Microsoft PowerPoint Introduction

What you'll learn

This training course is designed to enable users to get to grips with the main features of Microsoft PowerPoint 2007, 2010, 2013 or 2016, including a thorough treatment of the 'Ribbon' interface, originally introduced with Powerpoint 2007.

Requirements

Delegates should be proficient in using a PC with the Microsoft Windows operating system, but no prior experience with PowerPoint is required.

Description

MODULE 1: Getting Started with PowerPoint

Learning outcomes: Gain an understanding of basic features and tools within PowerPoint, required to start planning and creating slideshows.

Topics covered:

Meeting Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010

Creating a Presentation

Working with Your Presentation

Editing Your Presentation

Arranging Slides

Getting Help in PowerPoint

MODULE 2: Understanding & Customizing the PowerPoint Interface

Learning outcomes: Familiarize yourself with groups of tools and customize the workspace to easily access your favorite commands.

Topics covered:

Getting Acquainted

The Quick Access Toolbar

Tabs and Groups

Customizing the Ribbon

MODULE 3: Creating and Formatting Presentations

Learning outcomes: Begin putting the elements of your presentation together, creating and formatting bullet points, text and objects.

Topics covered:

Using Templates

Working with Text Boxes

Basic Editing Tools

Formatting Text: Effects; Fonts and Spacing

Formatting Text: Alignment; Indenting and Lists

Advanced Text Tools

MODULE 4: Adding Shapes and Art to Your Presentation

Learning outcomes: Use shapes and text boxes to develop diagrams and graphics. Format and customize the appearance of drawing objects.

Topics covered:

Drawing Shapes

Working with Shapes

Working with Text and Shapes

Advanced Shape Tasks

MODULE 5: Viewing and Printing Your Presentation

Learning outcomes: Understand different ways of viewing and running a presentation. Prepare the layout and print a PowerPoint file.

Topics covered:

Using Layouts and Views

Viewing a Slide Show

Preparing Your Presentation

Printing Your Presentation

MODULE 6: Adding the Finishing Touches

Learning outcomes: Finalize your presentation by proofing and adding interest with animation and transitions.

Topics covered:

Research Tools

Using Themes and Backgrounds

Creating Slide Transitions

Creating Basic Animations

Creating Advanced Animations

Who this course is for:

The course is intended for new users of Microsoft PowerPoint 2007, 2010, 2013 or 2016 who want to become productive in the shortest possible time.