From Canva to AI to PowerPoint - full-spectrum skills for the modern workplace

11-12 Feb, 2026, Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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DR ANGELINE ANN SAMUEL
PHD in Behavioural Economics NUS
Bachelor of Software Engineering (Hons), University of
Staffordshire
CEO & Founder Of A TECH
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)

 

Our consultant is an experienced specialist in professional development and digital marketing. She has been spearheading a global development company, primarily the management consulting wing specializing in providing world class professional development, human capital development and social media marketing solutions. She was involved with ensuring progressive growth of the business through management of its Advisory functions. Currently she is the CEO of a digital marketing firm in Malaysia.

 

Her everyday role entails: strategic planning, managing and leading teams in diverse roles, sales/ marketing/ advisory/ operations management, digital marketing, market expansion strategies, business development initiatives, competitive & market intelligence, determining pricing strategies and control and monitoring of budget/spend of products under the
portfolio.

 

Her unique interpretation of online business allows her to travel the globe as a speaker, trainer and
consultant, working with multiple organisations.

 

Her Client’s Include :
• SIRIM , Malaysia
• MATA , Malaysia
• Palace of the Golden Horses, Malaysia
• Royal Chulan, Malaysia
• Bank Islam, Malaysia
• B Braun Malaysia
• Total Worx Asia
• Lafarge Cement
• PETRONAS Malaysia
• Dragon Oil Dubai
• Halliburton
• Zimbabwe Power Corporation
• Canon
• National Bank Of Malawi
• PNG Ports Corporation Limited
• Qatar Petroleum Company
• Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO)
• The Tanzania Institute Of Bankers
• Alinta Energy Sydney, Australia
• Celestica Malaysia Sdn Bhd
• Mozambique Airlines (LAM)
• Base Titanium, Zambia
• Arabian Pipes Co, Saudi Arabia
• Al Abdullatif Manufacturing & Investment Co, Saudi Arabia
• Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
• PNG Ports Corporation Limited
• Vanuatu National Provident Fund
• La’ala Al Kuwait Real Estate Establishment, Kuwait
• Hikma Pharmaceuticals, Jordon
• Jordan Bromine Company Limited
• Al Samer JCI Controls, Saudi Arabia
• Tanga Cement, Tanzania
• Arab Potash Company, Jordan
• Base Titanium, Kenya
• Egyptian Banking Institute
• First Gulf Bank, Abu Dhabi
• Saudi International Trading Company Limited
• Mopani Copper Mines PLC
• Prysmian Cables

 

Venue Details

Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur
2 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,
Phone : 03 2144 2200

https://kualalumpur.concorde hotelsresorts.com/

Contact us

Juliany,
03 2283 6109
juliany@ipa.com.my

Phoebe,
03 2283 6100
phoebe@ipa.com.my 

FOR CUSTOMISED IN-HOUSE TRAINING
Jane,
03 2283 6101
Jane@ipa.com.my

ADDRESS 
A-28-5, 28th Floor, Menara UOA Bangsar, 
No.5, Jalan Bangsar Utama 1, 
59000 Kuala Lumpur
www.ipa.com.my

FOCUSING ON

Session 1: Canva & Canva AI Mastery +
Visual Communication
• Module 1: Modern Design Thinking for Every Professional
• Module 2: Canva Essentials: Designing Like a Pro
• Module 3: Canva AI Power Tools to Create
Anything in Minutes
• Module 4: Practical Lab: Build a Real Brand Campaign

Session 2: ChatGPT + Gemini for Research, Strategy,
Writing & Presentation
• Module 1: The New AI Workspace: How ChatGPT & Gemini Think
• Module 2: AI for Research, Insights & Strategy Development
• Module 3: AI for Content Creation, Campaigns & Visual Planning
• Module 4: AI for Business Workflows + PowerPoint &
Persuasion Skills

OBJECTIVES

This immersive 2-day course equips you with the complete skillset to thrive in a digital-first world by mastering the power of AI-driven design, research, content creation, and persuasive communication.

Session 1: Focuses on transforming you into a confident visual designer using Canva and Canva AI, enabling you to build professional brand assets, social media content, and campaign materials with speed and creativity.

Session 2: Elevates you into AI-powered Business Strategist by teaching you how to use ChatGPT and Gemini for research, insights, planning, writing, and presentation storytelling—before ending with high-impact persuasion and PowerPoint mastery.

At the end of the course, you will think smarter, design faster, communicate clearer, and present with executive-level influence.


AFTER ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL RETURN TO YOUR JOB…
  1. Understanding the fundamentals of visual communication, branding, and modern design thinking.
  2. Using Canva and Canva AI confidently to create professional designs and brand assets.
  3. Applying layout, spacing, alignment, and typography principles for high-quality visuals.
  4. Building posters, carousels, brochures, and social media content from scratch.
  5. Using Canva’s Magic Write, Magic Design, AI Video, and Canva Code to accelerate content creation.
  6. Developing a complete brand kit (logo, colours, fonts) and export-ready campaign materials.
  7. Understanding how ChatGPT and Gemini think, process information, and respond to prompts.
  8. Applying prompt engineering techniques to get expert-level results from AI tools.
  9. Using AI for deep market research, SWOT, PESTLE, and competitor analysis.
  10. Creating full marketing campaign plans, content calendars, scripts, and storyboards with AI.
  11. Automating business tasks such as SOPs, proposals, emails, event planning, and reports using AI.
  12. Converting raw information into clear, structured, persuasive presentations.
  13. Using PowerPoint’s advanced features (Morph, Zoom, animations, infographics) to elevate slide decks.
  14. Applying visual storytelling frameworks to create presentations that influence decision-making.
  15. Delivering confident, clear, and persuasive presentations with strong voice, tone, and presence.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is perfect for:
• Marketing, Branding, Communications, and Social Media Teams
• Corporate Executives, Managers, and Team Leaders
• Sales Teams needing stronger presentation and persuasion skills
• HR, L&D, and Training Professionals creating communication materials
• Admin and Operations Staff who want to improve efficiency using AI tools
• Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and startups building brand identity
• Anyone who creates reports, proposals, slides, or content regularly
• Professionals who want to future-proof their career with AI and design mastery
METHODOLOGY
The Active Learning Activities will include:
• Hands-On Exercises
• Group Discussions
• Case Studies
• Workshops
• Interactive Storytelling
DAY 1
 

Session 1: Canva & Canva AI Mastery + Visual Communication

9:00

Module 1: Modern Design Thinking for Every Professional

  • Why visual communication matters in 2025
  • Understanding brand identity: color psychology, typography & consistency
  • Thinking like a designer even without design background
  • Overview of Canva & the Canva AI
    ecosystem (Magic Studio, Canva Code, AI Video)
10.45

Module 2: Canva Essentials: Designing Like a Pro

  • Layout mastery: grids, spacing, alignment, white space
  • Using templates strategically (not copy- pasting)
  • Image editing: background remover, filters, color grading
  • Branding with Canva: brand kit, brand templates, brand guidelines
  • Designing posters, brochures, social media content (IG, TikTok, LinkedIn)
1:00 Lunch
2:00

Module 3: Canva AI Power Tools to Create Anything in Minutes

  • Magic Write (copywriting)
  • Magic Design (instant layouts)
  • AI Animation (motion graphics)
  • AI Video (vertical videos, explainers)
  • Canva Code (forms, landing pages, interactivity)
  • Turning any idea ? ready-to-use design in seconds

3:45

Module 4: Practical Lab: Build a Real Brand Campaign

Participants will:
• Create a brand identity (logo, colors, fonts)
• Build social media content:
– Carousel
– Poster
– Reel storyboard
• Produce export-ready files: PDF, video, assets pack

5:00 End of Day 1
DAY 2
 

Session 2: ChatGPT + Gemini for Research, Strategy, Writing & Presentation


9:00

Module 1: The New AI Workspace: How ChatGPT & Gemini Think

  • Difference between ChatGPT vs Gemini (strengths & limitations)
  • When to use which tool
  • Prompt engineering fundamentals
  • How to communicate with AI to get expert- level results
10.45

Module 2: AI for Research, Insights & Strategy Development

  • Deep research using AI
  • Creating market analysis reports
  • SWOT, PESTLE, Porter’s 5-Forces using AI
  • Competitor profiling & customer personas
  • Turning raw information into actionable insights & business strategy
1:00 Lunch
2:00

Module 3: AI for Content Creation, Campaigns & Visual Planning

  • AI for captions, hooks, storytelling
  • Building content calendars
  • AI to create full marketing campaign plans
  • Generating scripts, storyboards, ad ideas
  • Gemini for image & video concept generation
3:45

Module 4: AI for Business Workflows + PowerPoint & Persuasion Skills

Part A -Automating Complex Business Workflows with AI

  • SOP, proposal & report writing
  • Email crafting for corporate communication
  • AI for training slides, event planning & scheduling
  • AI as a personal assistant for admin, research & planning
 

Part B - PowerPoint + Presentation & Persuasion Skills

  • Layouts, grids, spacing, master slides
  • High-end infographics & charts
  • Morph, Zoom & animation for storytelling
  • Visual storytelling framework:
    Hook- Problem- Proof - Vision- Action
  • Voice, tone, delivery & confidence
  • Reading the audience & handling Q&A
5:00 End of Course