Analyst Academy Reviews 251

The instructor was very helpful and gave specific tips on how to improve my slides.

Paul's instruction is very clear and hits the exact right level of specificity. It's very meta, as that's a large part of what the course is about, just pertaining to slide design. Word of caution: these courses are about a very specific kind of presentation- usually a consulting group answering a question for a company. I work at a firm that operates more in the people development space, so it's not always entirely relevant, but there's still some wisdom to glean anyway.

Great course, very useful for consultants. Provides homework to complete so interactive and forces engagement rather than just passive listening. Well structured framework for teaching concepts. Good pace and not too long of a course. However, I find that the concepts are more geared for MBB strategy consulting and may not be exactly way of making slides for operational consulting where you're not always leading the client to certain decision but instead conducting a design workshop or providing a status update at steerco meeting. If there were examples of how to apply the same principles but for non-strategy client scenario but more operational stakeholders where status reports, steerco meetings, and implementation plans are made via ppt.

This course is an excellent resource for anyone looking to elevate their presentation skills, especially in a consulting context. It offers clear, practical guidance on structuring points of view (POVs) and presenting data in a way that is both compelling and easy to follow. The emphasis on clarity, logical flow, and storytelling ensures that complex ideas are communicated effectively. I particularly appreciated the focus on visual polish—practical tips and design principles that make slides not only professional but also engaging. Highly recommended for anyone who wants their decks to look and feel like they came from a top consulting firm.

Shortcuts are very useful

Analyst Academy offers excellent material that’s both comprehensive and clearly explained. I couldn’t recommend it more for anyone looking to build a solid foundation in consulting

The exercises and the step-by-step guidance. I also have access to my courses a year later and hope to access it forever, which is useful in coming back to my learning.

The course is very straight-to-the-point, with hands-on exercises that challenge, but do not frustrate, people new to the topic of crafting and structuring slides.

The course is well structured with good case studies, quizzes, practical exercises which test the learners understanding.

Enjoyed the time saving shortcuts

The presenter, Paul, is clearly experienced and passionate about the topic, making the session both enjoyable and informative

Very insightful and useful course to help consultants to build well structured slides

Great course so far and I am learning a lot

a. Well structured program.
b. Skills taught are really helpful.
c. Making decks was a night mare for me and now when i see a slide, i see shortcuts :-) with which i can make a better slide.

The various shortcuts and formatting options are hugely important for developing my PowerPoint skills. This course does a fantastic job covering these areas.

If you think you know PowerPoint, you probably don't know as much as Paul! Truly insightful with so many tips and tricks to make some of the most painful slide issues a thing of the past. Thanks Paul!!!

The course was very helpful in improving how I present complex ideas. It taught me how to structure my slides better, focus on key messages, and make my presentations easier to understand. The visual examples were practical and directly applicable to strategic and analytical topics. Highly recommended for professionals who want to communicate more effectively.

Great content that provides a wonderful foundation for beginners and an excellent set of reminders for more experienced PPT users!

My name is Jide, and I have been a consultant with the Big 4 for about 10 years now. The insights I got from this course were like I was starting my career afresh. I have since taken the experience into creating presentations at work. I can present my thoughts more clearly with my slides look more professional. Thank you Analyst Academy. This is truly liberating and life-changing.