MS PowerPoint module, Office Admin ProgramPowerPoint Module: Professional Presentations

Microsoft PowerPoint is the world's leading desktop presentation program, used to create impressive professional presentations. This module is part of the Office Admin Program.

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Eight parts of the course

From the basics to a full presentation project. 1

Introduction

PowerPoint interface, saving presentations, slides, layouts and text.2

Images and shapes

Images, clipart, shapes, Smart Art and slide transitions.3

Slide design

Themes, templates, colors, fonts and design best practices.4

Multimedia and animation

Audio, video, playback options, animations and timing.5

Collaborating and sharing

Collaborative editing, comments, exporting to PDF or video, sharing.6

Advanced features

Charts, graphs and custom slide shows.7

Automation and macros

Slide masters, branding, recording and running simple macros.8

Final project and tips

A comprehensive presentation, delivery techniques and Q&A.

Detailed course content

Topics covered in each part.

1. Introduction to PowerPoint

✓Overview of PowerPoint interface✓Creating and saving presentations✓Inserting, deleting and rearranging slides✓Choosing appropriate slide layouts✓Entering, editing and formatting text

2. Working with images and shapes

✓Adding images and clipart✓Adjusting image properties✓Creating and customizing shapes✓Working with Smart Art graphics✓Applying slide transitions

3. Mastering slide design

✓Applying themes to your presentation✓Customizing templates✓Choosing colors and fonts✓Creating visually appealing slides

4. Multimedia and animation

✓Embedding audio and video clips✓Setting playback options✓Applying animations to objects✓Timing and sequencing animations

5. Collaborating and sharing

✓Using PowerPoint in collaboration with others✓Version history and comments✓Saving in different formats (PDF, video, etc.)✓Sharing options (OneDrive, SharePoint, email)

6. Advanced features

✓Creating and customizing charts✓Visualizing data effectively✓Creating custom slide shows for specific audiences✓Hiding slides and custom navigation

7. Automation and macros

✓Working with slide master layouts✓Applying consistent branding✓Recording and running simple macros✓Streamlining repetitive tasks

8. Final projects and tips

✓Final project: create a comprehensive presentation✓Effective presentation delivery techniques✓Handling questions and feedback✓Review course highlights and Q&A

Course assessment

✓Weekly quizzes to assess understanding✓Hands-on projects to apply knowledge✓Project: a professional document showcasing PowerPoint skills

Support and salient features

Career support and classroom features that come with the course.

Staffing support

✓Resume preparation✓Mock interview preparation✓Phone interview preparation✓Face to face interview preparation✓Project and technology preparation✓Internship with internal project work✓Externship with client project work

Our salient features

✓Hands-on labs and homework✓Group discussion and case study✓Course project work✓Regular quiz and exam✓Regular support beyond the classroom✓Students can re-take the class at no cost✓Dedicated conference rooms for group project work✓Live streaming for remote students✓Video recording to catch up on a missed class

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Eight parts of the course

From the basics to a full presentation project.1

Introduction

PowerPoint interface, saving presentations, slides, layouts and text.2

Images and shapes

Images, clipart, shapes, Smart Art and slide transitions.3

Slide design

Themes, templates, colors, fonts and design best practices.4

Multimedia and animation

Audio, video, playback options, animations and timing.5

Collaborating and sharing

Collaborative editing, comments, exporting to PDF or video, sharing.6

Advanced features

Charts, graphs and custom slide shows.7

Automation and macros

Slide masters, branding, recording and running simple macros.8

Final project and tips

A comprehensive presentation, delivery techniques and Q&A.

Detailed course content

Topics covered in each part.1

Introduction to PowerPoint

✓Overview of PowerPoint interface✓Creating and saving presentations✓Inserting, deleting and rearranging slides✓Choosing appropriate slide layouts✓Entering, editing and formatting text2

Working with images and shapes

✓Adding images and clipart✓Adjusting image properties✓Creating and customizing shapes✓Working with Smart Art graphics✓Applying slide transitions3

Mastering slide design

✓Applying themes to your presentation✓Customizing templates✓Choosing colors and fonts✓Creating visually appealing slides4

Multimedia and animation

✓Embedding audio and video clips✓Setting playback options✓Applying animations to objects✓Timing and sequencing animations5

Collaborating and sharing

✓Using PowerPoint in collaboration with others✓Version history and comments✓Saving in different formats (PDF, video, etc.)✓Sharing options (OneDrive, SharePoint, email)6

Advanced features

✓Creating and customizing charts✓Visualizing data effectively✓Creating custom slide shows for specific audiences✓Hiding slides and custom navigation7

Automation and macros

✓Working with slide master layouts✓Applying consistent branding✓Recording and running simple macros✓Streamlining repetitive tasks8

Final projects and tips

✓Final project: create a comprehensive presentation✓Effective presentation delivery techniques✓Handling questions and feedback✓Review course highlights and Q&A9