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Sara Nefzaoui
At the end of this project, you will have all the basic skills to create a professional and attractive pitch deck to present your project using Canva, an online tool for creating and editing Marketing visuals. You will be able to create a credible presentation, which will attract your investors and preferred audience.
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Project Overview
At the end of this project, you will have all the basic skills to create a professional and attractive pitch deck to present your project using Canva, an online tool for creating and editing Marketing visuals. You will be able to create a credible presentation, which will attract your investors and preferred audience.
This project is intended for intermediaries, small business owners and startups who have some knowledge of project creation and want to create a Pitch Deck presentation in a quick and easy way.
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Taught by Sara Nefzaoui, who is known for their work in designing attractive pitch decks
Emphasizes the creation of pitches that attract investors and target audiences
Provides a quick and easy method for creating pitch decks using Canva
Designed for intermediaries, small business owners, and startups with some knowledge of project creation
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Mentor other Canva users
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Provide guidance and support to other learners who are using Canva.
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Identify opportunities to assist others who are learning Canva.
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Offer your knowledge and expertise through online forums, social media, or personal interactions.
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Provide constructive feedback and encouragement to other learners.
Review visual design principles
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Review core visual design principles to lay the groundwork for using Canva effectively.
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Visual Design
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Read articles or books on visual design principles.
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Watch tutorials on color theory, typography, and layout.
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Analyze successful pitch decks to identify effective visual elements.
Follow Canva tutorials
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Complete interactive tutorials provided by Canva to gain hands-on experience with the platform.
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Canva
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Access Canva's tutorial library.
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Choose tutorials relevant to your skill level and interests.
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Follow the step-by-step instructions to create your own designs.
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Practice designing different slide elements
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Focus on improving your design skills by practicing with specific slide elements.
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Identify specific elements of a slide to improve, such as headlines, images, or charts.
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Use Canva to design multiple variations of these elements.
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Compare your designs and analyze their strengths and weaknesses.
Create a detailed marketing plan for your pitch
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Develop a comprehensive plan to market your pitch deck and reach your target audience.
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Marketing Plan
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Define your target audience.
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Identify marketing channels appropriate for your audience.
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Develop a content strategy to promote your pitch deck.
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Establish a budget for your marketing plan.
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Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of your marketing efforts.
Participate in peer review sessions
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Engage with other learners to exchange ideas and provide constructive feedback.
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Join online forums or discussion groups related to Canva or pitch deck design.
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Share your designs and ideas with others.
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Provide constructive criticism to other learners.
Create a practice pitch deck
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Apply your skills by creating a pitch deck to demonstrate your understanding and ability.
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Pitch Deck
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Identify a project or idea to pitch.
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Research and gather relevant data to support your claims.
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Use Canva to design a visually appealing and informative pitch deck.
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Review and refine your pitch deck iteratively.
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Present your pitch deck to a small audience or mentor for feedback.
Participate in pitch deck competitions
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Test your skills and gain recognition by participating in pitch deck competitions.
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Pitch Deck
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Identify relevant pitch deck competitions.
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Prepare your best pitch deck according to the competition guidelines.
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Submit your pitch deck and present it effectively.
Mentor other Canva users
Show steps
Provide guidance and support to other learners who are using Canva.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify opportunities to assist others who are learning Canva.
- Offer your knowledge and expertise through online forums, social media, or personal interactions.
- Provide constructive feedback and encouragement to other learners.
Review visual design principles
Show steps
Review core visual design principles to lay the groundwork for using Canva effectively.
Browse courses on
Visual Design
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Read articles or books on visual design principles.
- Watch tutorials on color theory, typography, and layout.
- Analyze successful pitch decks to identify effective visual elements.
Follow Canva tutorials
Show steps
Complete interactive tutorials provided by Canva to gain hands-on experience with the platform.
Browse courses on
Canva
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Access Canva's tutorial library.
- Choose tutorials relevant to your skill level and interests.
- Follow the step-by-step instructions to create your own designs.
Five other activities
Expand to see all activities and additional details
Show all eight activities
Practice designing different slide elements
Show steps
Focus on improving your design skills by practicing with specific slide elements.
Browse courses on
Canva
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify specific elements of a slide to improve, such as headlines, images, or charts.
- Use Canva to design multiple variations of these elements.
- Compare your designs and analyze their strengths and weaknesses.
Create a detailed marketing plan for your pitch
Show steps
Develop a comprehensive plan to market your pitch deck and reach your target audience.
Browse courses on
Marketing Plan
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Define your target audience.
- Identify marketing channels appropriate for your audience.
- Develop a content strategy to promote your pitch deck.
- Establish a budget for your marketing plan.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of your marketing efforts.
Participate in peer review sessions
Show steps
Engage with other learners to exchange ideas and provide constructive feedback.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Join online forums or discussion groups related to Canva or pitch deck design.
- Share your designs and ideas with others.
- Provide constructive criticism to other learners.
Create a practice pitch deck
Show steps
Apply your skills by creating a pitch deck to demonstrate your understanding and ability.
Browse courses on
Pitch Deck
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify a project or idea to pitch.
- Research and gather relevant data to support your claims.
- Use Canva to design a visually appealing and informative pitch deck.
- Review and refine your pitch deck iteratively.
- Present your pitch deck to a small audience or mentor for feedback.
Participate in pitch deck competitions
Show steps
Test your skills and gain recognition by participating in pitch deck competitions.
Browse courses on
Pitch Deck
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify relevant pitch deck competitions.
- Prepare your best pitch deck according to the competition guidelines.
- Submit your pitch deck and present it effectively.
Career center
Learners who complete Design a pitch deck with Canva will develop knowledge and skills
that may be useful to these careers:
Marketing Manager
Marketing Manager
Marketing managers are responsible for planning, developing, and executing marketing campaigns to promote products or services. They work with creative teams to develop marketing materials, such as brochures, website content, and social media posts. This course can help marketing managers learn how to create professional and attractive pitch decks to present their marketing plans to potential investors or clients. The course teaches students how to use Canva, an online tool for creating and editing marketing visuals, to create visually appealing presentations that will help them capture attention and get their message across.
Project Manager
Project Manager
Project managers are responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects. They work with stakeholders to define the project scope, develop the project plan, and track the project's progress. This course can help project managers learn how to create pitch decks to present their project plans to potential investors or clients. The course teaches students how to use Canva to create visually appealing presentations that will help them capture attention and get their message across. Additionally, the course teaches students how to create a credible presentation, which will increase trustworthiness and enhance their ability to attract clients and investors.
Sales Manager
Sales Manager
Sales managers are responsible for leading and managing sales teams. They develop sales strategies, set sales targets, and monitor sales performance. This course can help sales managers learn how to create pitch decks to present their sales plans to potential investors or clients. The course teaches students how to use Canva to create visually appealing presentations that will help them capture attention and get their message across. Additionally, the course teaches students how to create a credible presentation, which will attract investors and preferred audience.
Business Analyst
Business Analyst
Business analysts gather and analyze data to help businesses make better decisions. They work with stakeholders to identify business needs, develop solutions, and implement changes. This course can help business analysts learn how to create pitch decks to present their findings and recommendations to potential clients or investors. The course teaches students how to use Canva to create visually appealing presentations that will help them capture attention and get their message across. Additionally, the course teaches students how to create a credible presentation, which will increase trustworthiness and enhance their ability to attract clients and investors.
Product Manager
Product Manager
Product managers are responsible for the development and launch of new products. They work with engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to bring products to market. This course can help product managers learn how to create pitch decks to present their product ideas to potential investors or stakeholders. The course teaches students how to use Canva to create visually appealing presentations that will help them attract attention and get their ideas across. Additionally, the course teaches students how to create a credible presentation, which will attract investors and preferred audience.
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs are individuals who start their own businesses. They are responsible for all aspects of their business, from developing the product or service to marketing and sales. This course can help entrepreneurs learn how to create pitch decks to present their business ideas to potential investors or customers. The course teaches students how to use Canva to create visually appealing presentations that will help them capture attention and get their message across. Additionally, the course teaches students how to create a credible presentation, which will increase trustworthiness and enhance their ability to raise funds and attract customers.
Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager
Business development managers are responsible for generating new business leads and developing relationships with potential customers. They work with sales teams to close deals and grow revenue. This course can help business development managers learn how to create pitch decks to present their business development plans to potential investors or clients. The course teaches students how to use Canva to create visually appealing presentations that will help them capture attention and get their message across. Additionally, the course teaches students how to create a credible presentation, which will attract investors and preferred audience.
UX Designer
UX Designer
UX designers focus on the user experience of a product or service. They work with engineers and designers to create products that are easy to use and enjoyable to interact with. This course can help UX designers learn how to create pitch decks to present their design ideas to potential clients or investors. The course teaches students how to use Canva to create visually appealing presentations that will help them capture attention and get their message across. Additionally, the course teaches students how to create a credible presentation, which will increase trustworthiness and enhance their ability to attract clients and investors.
Graphic designer
Graphic designer
Graphic designers create visual content for a variety of purposes, such as marketing materials, websites, and social media posts. This course can help graphic designers learn how to create pitch decks to present their design ideas to potential clients or investors. The course teaches students how to use Canva to create visually appealing presentations that will help them capture attention and get their message across. Additionally, the course teaches students how to create a credible presentation, which will increase trustworthiness and enhance their ability to attract clients and investors.
Web Designer
Web Designer
Web designers create and maintain websites. They work with clients to develop the website's design and functionality. This course can help web designers learn how to create pitch decks to present their design ideas to potential clients or investors. The course teaches students how to use Canva to create visually appealing presentations that will help them capture attention and get their message across. Additionally, the course teaches students how to create a credible presentation, which will increase trustworthiness and enhance their ability to attract clients and investors.
UI Designer
UI Designer
UI designers focus on the user interface of a product or service. They work with engineers and designers to create products that are visually appealing and easy to use. This course can help UI designers learn how to create pitch decks to present their design ideas to potential clients or investors. The course teaches students how to use Canva to create visually appealing presentations that will help them capture attention and get their message across. Additionally, the course teaches students how to create a credible presentation, which will increase trustworthiness and enhance their ability to attract clients and investors.
Marketing Consultant
Marketing Consultant
Marketing consultants provide marketing advice to businesses. They help businesses develop marketing plans, create marketing materials, and implement marketing campaigns. This course can help marketing consultants learn how to create pitch decks to present their marketing plans to potential clients. The course teaches students how to use Canva to create visually appealing presentations that will help them capture attention and get their message across. Additionally, the course teaches students how to create a credible presentation, which will increase trustworthiness and enhance their ability to attract clients.
Creative Director
Creative Director
Creative directors are responsible for the creative vision of a company. They oversee the development of marketing materials, such as brochures, website content, and social media posts. This course can help creative directors learn how to create pitch decks to present their creative ideas to potential clients or investors. The course teaches students how to use Canva to create visually appealing presentations that will help them capture attention and get their message across. Additionally, the course teaches students how to create a credible presentation, which will increase trustworthiness and enhance their ability to attract clients and investors.
Art Director
Art Director
Art directors are responsible for the visual design of marketing materials. They work with creative directors to develop the creative vision for a company. This course can help art directors learn how to create pitch decks to present their design ideas to potential clients or investors. The course teaches students how to use Canva to create visually appealing presentations that will help them capture attention and get their message across. Additionally, the course teaches students how to create a credible presentation, which will increase trustworthiness and enhance their ability to attract clients and investors.
Motion Designer
Motion Designer
Motion designers create animated content for a variety of purposes, such as marketing videos, websites, and social media posts. This course can help motion designers learn how to create pitch decks to present their design ideas to potential clients or investors. The course teaches students how to use Canva to create visually appealing presentations that will help them capture attention and get their message across. Additionally, the course teaches students how to create a credible presentation, which will increase trustworthiness and enhance their ability to attract clients and investors.
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Design thinking human-centered approach to problem-solving that can be used to develop innovative products and services. provides a practical guide to applying design thinking in business.
An inspiring and practical guide to fostering creativity and innovation in organizations. It provides insights into the culture and practices of Pixar Animation Studios, one of the most creative companies in the world.
A classic work on innovation that examines why large, successful companies often fail to innovate. It provides insights into the challenges of disruptive innovation and how companies can overcome them.
A practical guide to using Lean principles to develop and launch new products and services. It covers topics such as customer discovery, product validation, and agile development.
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A practical guide to scaling up a startup. It provides a framework for measuring and tracking key metrics, and making decisions that will drive growth.
A comprehensive guide to starting and running a successful startup. It covers topics such as customer development, fundraising, and marketing.
A classic work on customer development and product validation. It provides a framework for understanding customers, developing products that they want, and launching them successfully.
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A clear and concise guide to developing and implementing good strategy. It provides a framework for distinguishing between good and bad strategy, and shows how to create a strategy that will lead to successful outcomes.
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Good to know
Taught by Sara Nefzaoui, who is known for their work in designing attractive pitch decks
Emphasizes the creation of pitches that attract investors and target audiences
Provides a quick and easy method for creating pitch decks using Canva
Designed for intermediaries, small business owners, and startups with some knowledge of project creation
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