Trainer Basics

PowerPoint Presentations

PowerPoint presentations have become ubiquitous in the training profession and, so, merit a brief discussion here. The software is the default software for nearly all presentations whether used by trainers for classroom programs or organizational meetings. PowerPoint has all but eliminated the use of overhead projectors, which were once a training staple, and has made it possible for every trainer to be a graphic artist.

Here are 10 rules that every trainer needs to know about PowerPoint presentations:

1. Keep the design clean.

2. Don’t add too many effects.

3. Keep the background subtle.

4. Use clip art sparingly.

5. Use the right graph style for the data.

6. Limit colors to three per slide.

7. Adhere to the six-by-six format: no more than six ...