For trainers, facilitators and workshop presenters
PowerPoint Timer for Trainers โ Workshops, Activities & Training Sessions
Use a PowerPoint timer for trainers to run workshops, CPD, staff training and timed activities without leaving your presentation. UbiTimer adds countdown and count-up timing to the PowerPoint workflow you already use.
For the full range of countdown, count-up, per-slide and presentation timing options, see the main PowerPoint timer overview.
Time breakout activities, discussions, breaks, speaker slots, practical tasks and presentation sections from the same PowerPoint session.
UbiTimer is designed for supported Microsoft PowerPoint environments. Exact availability can depend on PowerPoint, Microsoft 365 and organisation settings.
How Trainers Use Timers in PowerPoint
Training sessions often contain several different timed elements. A PowerPoint timer can keep the time limit beside the instructions participants are already viewing.
Group Activities
Give participants a defined time window for discussion, planning, problem solving or collaborative tasks.
Timed Discussions
Set a countdown for paired discussion, table conversations, reflection or feedback.
Break Timers
Display a return countdown during comfort breaks or scheduled pauses between training sections.
Speaker Slots
Give speakers, delegates or group representatives a defined presentation duration.
Practical Tasks
Time exercises, simulations, role play and other structured workshop activities.
Session Transitions
Use short timers when participants need to move between activities or prepare for the next section.
Common Workshop Timer Scenarios
The timer can match the language you already use when facilitating a session.
โYou have 5 minutes to discuss this question in pairs.โ
โWe are taking a 10-minute break.โ
โEach group has 2 minutes to share its feedback.โ
โThis activity has 15 minutes.โ
Keep the Task and Timer Together
When the countdown is part of the PowerPoint workflow, participants can see the task instructions and available time without the trainer needing to switch to a separate browser timer.
For simple sessions, a per-slide countdown may be enough. Longer workshops can use advanced UbiTimer workflows where different parts of the presentation require different timing behaviour.
Advanced PowerPoint Timing for Workshops
Trainers running longer or more structured sessions may need more than a timer on one slide. UbiTimer provides additional workflows for those situations.
Global Timer
Keep one countdown running while you move through multiple training slides.
Timer Groups
Give different slide ranges their own timing settings for separate workshop activities.
Auto-Start
Configure supported timer workflows to begin automatically when the relevant slide appears.
Presenter-Only Timer
Monitor your own timing privately when participants do not need to see the countdown.
Countdown to a Specific Time
Count down towards a clock time such as the end of a break or the start of the next session.
Radial Timer
Use a circular visual countdown where a visual representation of remaining time suits the activity.
Advanced features are available with eligible paid plans. See UbiTimer plans and pricing for current availability.
Get the Trainer Timer Setup Guide
Planning a workshop, CPD session, webinar, conference slot or staff training day? Get a short guide showing how to use UbiTimer for activities, breaks, speaker timings, group tasks and timed discussions.
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UbiTimer Options for Trainers and Training Teams
The appropriate option depends on whether you need everyday timing, advanced presentation controls, presenter-focused tools or access for several trainers.
Classroom Free
Use countdown and count-up timing for everyday workshop activities and PowerPoint sessions.
Pro Lifetime
Suitable for individual trainers who need advanced UbiTimer timing features beyond everyday countdown and count-up use.
Presenter Plus
Designed for regular presenters who also want presenter-focused practice and pacing capabilities.
Team / School / Organisation
Explore multi-user options for training providers, departments and organisations where several people need UbiTimer access.
How to Add a Timer to a Training Presentation
Open UbiTimer
Install UbiTimer and open the add-in from your PowerPoint presentation.
Configure the Timer
Choose the timing mode and duration required for the workshop activity, break or presentation section.
Run Your Session
Present as usual and use the timer with the relevant training activity.
For the general setup process, see How to Add a Timer in PowerPoint .
Trainer Timing vs General Presentation Timing
Training & Workshop Timing
Trainers often need several timers during one session: activities, breaks, discussions, exercises and group feedback.
This page focuses on those trainer-specific workflows.
General Presentation Timing
If your main requirement is staying within the overall duration of a talk, conference session or presentation, see our dedicated presentation timer guide.
PowerPoint Timer for Trainers FAQ
Can I add a timer to PowerPoint for a training session?
Yes. UbiTimer lets you add countdown and count-up timing to PowerPoint for workshops, CPD, training sessions and timed participant activities.
Can I use a PowerPoint timer for workshop activities?
Yes. A timer can be used for group tasks, discussions, reflection activities, exercises, feedback rounds and other workshop sections.
Can I use UbiTimer as a break timer?
Yes. Trainers can display a countdown during a scheduled break so participants can see how much time remains.
Can one timer continue across several training slides?
Yes. UbiTimer Global Timer can keep one timing session running while you move through multiple PowerPoint slides. See Timer Across Slides .
Can different workshop sections have different timers?
Timer Groups can be used to give different PowerPoint slide ranges their own timing settings. See PowerPoint Timer Groups .
Can I count down to the end of a training break?
Yes. Countdown to Time lets you target a specific clock time, such as 14:30, rather than manually calculating the remaining duration. See PowerPoint Countdown to a Specific Time .
Which UbiTimer option is suitable for a training team?
If several trainers need access, see the UbiTimer Team / School / Organisation options and compare current licensing on the dedicated multi-user page.
Related PowerPoint Timer Guides for Trainers
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