Introduction
In today’s fast-paced business world, effective communication is key to success.
Busy executives often need to deliver compelling presentations and communicate complex information quickly and concisely.
This course is designed to teach participants how to create quick professional presentations and engaging infographics using Canva, a user-friendly graphic design tool. Canva has a free version with many features and templates. It also supports exporting designs in various formats, including PDF, PNG, and PowerPoint.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Apply design principles to create professional and visually appealing presentations and infographics.
- Utilize Canvas features and tools to design and customize presentations and infographics.
- Incorporate data visualization techniques to present complex information effectively.
- Develop a consistent and cohesive visual identity for their presentations and infographics.
Visual Communication and Design Principles
- Design principles: colour, typography, layout, and composition
- Creating a visual hierarchy for effective Presentations
Getting Started with Canva
- Canva: features, templates, and resources
- Navigating the Canva interface and workspace
- Customizing templates to suit executive presentations
- Incorporating brand elements and colours into designs
- Using images, icons, and illustrations effectively
Designing Professional Presentations
- Structuring presentations for maximum impact
- Creating visually appealing slides with Canva
- Using text, headings, and bullet points effectively
- Designing charts, graphs, and diagrams to present data
- Enhancing presentations with multimedia elements (audio, video)
Creating Engaging Infographics
- Understanding the power of infographics in executive communication
- Designing infographic layouts and sections
- Using Canvas infographic templates and elements
- Presenting data visually through charts, graphs, and icons
- Adding visual storytelling elements to engage busy executives
AI-Powered Features and Magic Tools in Canva
- Canva Animator:- bring your design to life
- Colour Palette Generator – cohesive colour schemes
- Design Evaluation: provides feedback & suggestions on your designs,
Exporting / Saving to PowerPoint