Introduction to Infographic Design using Microsoft PowerPoint 

• Types of infographics: statistical, process, timeline, comparison, hierarchical, geographic
• Matching infographic types to business goals and audience needs
• Visual storytelling fundamentals and narrative structures
• Simplifying technical concepts for visual presentation 
• Conveying data-driven insights effectively to non-technical audiences
• Infographic selection criteria for different business contexts 
• Data interpretation frameworks and methodologies 
• Translating complex metrics into visual stories 
• Identifying key insights from datasets 
• Consulting stakeholders to determine suitable visualization methods
• Engaging in collaborative discussions to refine infographic approaches
• Converting business questions into visual metrics
• Choosing the right data visualization based on data type

• Overview of infographic design tools (PowerPoint, Tableau, Canva, etc.)
• Comparative analysis of tool capabilities and limitations 
• Integration capabilities with data sources 
• Tool selection criteria for different project requirements 
• Industry trends in data visualization tools 
• Resources for staying current with visualization techniques
• Cost-benefit analysis of visualization tools
• Free vs. paid tool comparisons
• License models and organizational scaling considerations
• ROI measurement for visualization tool investments 
• Budget planning for infographic projects
• Cost optimization strategies for infographic creation 

• PowerPoint's visualization capabilities and limitations
• Design principles for effective infographics: contrast, repetition, alignment, proximity 
• Color theory and palette selection for data visualization 
• Typography best practices for infographics 
• Creating custom shapes and graphics in PowerPoint 
• Chart and graph design principles 
• Layout strategies for information hierarchy
• Design considerations for different screen sizes and formats 
• Translating Design Theory into Business Practice
• Designing Infographics in PowerPoint for Business Presentations 
• Applying storytelling techniques to enhance infographic effectiveness
• Implementing best practices and industry standards in infographic-based reports
• Developing structured presentations to deliver data-driven insights with clarity 
• Handling audience engagement and Q&A in infographic presentations 
• Creating a consistent organizational visualization style guide 
• Analyzing case studies of effective infographic presentations 
• Evaluating infographic effectiveness based on impact and stakeholder feedback

An infographic is a visual representation of information, data, or knowledge designed to communicate complex concepts quickly and clearly. It combines graphics, charts, images, and minimal text to present key information in a visually engaging and easy-to-understand format. Infographics are often used in marketing, education, business, and journalism to simplify complex data, highlight trends, or tell a story. They make information more digestible and can help capture the audience's attention more effectively than text-heavy content.

Microsoft PowerPoint is a user-friendly and versatile tool for creating infographics. It offers design tools like shapes, charts, and templates to transform complex data into clear visuals. With seamless integration with Excel and Word, and sharing and collaboration features, PowerPoint simplifies teamwork. Its animation options add dynamic elements, enhancing engagement and storytelling.

This course has been accredited as a WSQ course and is eligible for funding under the SkillsFuture funding, subject to all eligibility criteria being met. Participants are advised to assess the suitability of the course and its relevance to his/her business activities or job roles. The SkillsFuture Funding provides 50% - 70% course fee subsidy support for direct training costs subject to all eligibility criteria being met.

Find out more on https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/funding-individuals

Yes. For self-sponsored Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above, you can use your SkillsFuture Credit to offset the remaining course fees after WSQ funding.

To check your SkillsFuture credit balance, please follow these steps:

1. Go to https://myskillsfuture.gov.sg
2. Click on ‘Submit SkillsFuture Credit Claims’
3. Login with your SingPass
4. Click on the arrow (>) at the top right hand corner. You will be able to see a drop-down list of your Available SkillsFuture Credits.

After you have registered for a course, an Aventis representative will reach out to guide you with the SkillsFuture Credits

Yes, all our courses are eligible for Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) Funding. NTUC Union members can use UTAP to offset 50% of unfunded course fees (capped at $500 per year).

This claim must be done after completion of the course. Please refer to the UTAP FAQ for more information.

Yes, both can be utilized concurrently. UTAP claims are processed after SkillsFuture Credits have been applied.

Illustrative Example:

• Total Course Fee: $1,000
• IBF Subsidy (70%): $700
• Remaining Fee: $300
• SkillsFuture Credit Applied: $200
• Out-of-Pocket Expense: $100
• UTAP Reimbursement (50% of $100): $50
• Final Cost After Reimbursements: $50

The IBF funding support works on a nett fee model. This means that the subsidy is applied upfront, and you will only need to pay the balance course fees after the subsidy. For example, if you are eligible for 70% subsidy, you only need to pay the remaining 30% upfront.

To be eligible, you’ll have to meet the following prerequisites.

For Self-Sponsored:

All Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) that are physically based in Singapore and successfully complete the course will be eligible.

• Be a Singaporean Citizen or PR based in Singapore
• Minimum of 75% attendance (this means that you must attend at least 6 out of 7 lessons)
• Pass the final assessment

Any balance course fees can be offset using your SkillsFuture Credits & NTUC UTAP funding.

For Company-Sponsored:

To ensure a smooth and productive workshop experience, please take note of the following hardware and software requirements:

Hardware

• Kindly bring along your laptop, charger, and mouse. The use of a mouse is highly recommended for better precision and ease during hands-on activities.

Software

• Please ensure that Microsoft PowerPoint (any version, including Office 365) is installed on your laptop.
• Your laptop should also be able to connect to the internet, especially important for participants from the public service sector

Upon successful completion of this WSQ-accredited course, you'll receive a Introduction to Infographic Design using Microsoft PowerPoint certification to showcase your knowledge and expertise in this field.

Our programmes are highly respected by leading companies, who actively shape our curriculum and utilize our courses for employee training.