Course Overview

The Microsoft PowerPoint Essentials Course provides learners with the skills needed to create, design, and deliver professional presentations. Participants will explore key features, including slide layout, text formatting, animations, transitions, and multimedia integration. The course covers best practices for presentation design, enhancing visual appeal, and engaging audiences. By the end of the course, learners will be able to navigate PowerPoint confidently, design structured presentations, and effectively communicate ideas.

 

Prerequisites

No prior experience with PowerPoint is required.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for beginners, office professionals, students, and anyone seeking to improve their presentation design and delivery skills using Microsoft PowerPoint. It is also suitable for individuals looking to create engaging, structured presentations.

Course Highlights

  • Learn PowerPoint basics, including slide layout, design, and formatting.
  • Develop skills in using themes, templates, and slide master for consistency.
  • Explore multimedia integration, including images, audio, and video.
  • Gain insights into adding animations, transitions, and interactive elements.
  • Understand best practices for creating impactful presentations.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Navigate PowerPoint’s interface and use essential design tools.
  • Apply basic slide formatting and layouts for effective presentations.
  • Use themes, templates, and Slide Master to create cohesive designs.
  • Integrate multimedia elements like images, audio, and video.
  • Add animations, transitions, and interactive elements.
  • Utilise PowerPoint’s Presenter View for rehearsing and delivering presentations.
  • Create accessible presentations with alternative text for visuals.
  • Organise content visually for better communication and audience engagement.
  • Export and share presentations in various formats.
  • Follow best practices for designing and delivering impactful presentations.

Course Outline

Instructional Methods: Hands-on exercises in slide creation, group discussions on PowerPoint applications, and practical activities to familiarise learners with the interface.

Topics Covered:

  • Overview of PowerPoint and its applications.
  • Navigating the PowerPoint interface: ribbon, toolbar, and slide pane.
  • Creating, duplicating, and organising slides.
  • Using shortcuts for efficient navigation and editing.
  • Saving, opening, and organising PowerPoint files.

Instructional Methods: Practical exercises in slide design, group discussions on layout principles, and case studies on visual hierarchy.

Topics Covered:

  • Applying slide layouts and content placeholders.
  • Formatting text for readability (fonts, size, colour).
  • Using bullet points and numbered lists for clarity.
  • Aligning and distributing content for balanced design.
  • Creating consistent slide structures for cohesive presentations.

Instructional Methods: Hands-on exercises in using themes, group discussions on style consistency, and practical examples for efficient design.

Topics Covered:

  • Applying and customising PowerPoint themes.
  • Working with templates for standardised slide design.
  • Using Slide Master to control overall design.
  • Customising fonts, colours, and layouts in Slide Master.
  • Saving and reusing customised themes for branding consistency.

Instructional Methods: Practical exercises in multimedia integration, group discussions on visual elements, and case studies on enhancing presentations.

Topics Covered:

  • Inserting and resizing images for visual impact.
  • Adding audio and video files to enrich presentations.
  • Using SmartArt for structured, visual representations of information.
  • Applying captions and alternative text for accessibility.
  • Formatting multimedia elements for smooth playback.

Instructional Methods: Hands-on exercises in applying animations, group discussions on presentation flow, and case studies on effective use of transitions.

Topics Covered:

  • Adding and customising slide transitions.
  • Animating text, images, and other slide elements.
  • Creating interactive elements (e.g., action buttons, hyperlinks).
  • Using animation pane to control sequence and timing.
  • Enhancing presentation flow without overwhelming the audience.

Instructional Methods: Group discussions on delivery techniques, practical exercises in rehearsing presentations, and case studies on effective communication.

Topics Covered:

  • Rehearsing presentations with PowerPoint’s Presenter View.
  • Tips for engaging and interacting with the audience.
  • Using slide show tools (laser pointer, pen, highlighter).
  • Avoiding common presentation pitfalls.
  • Exporting presentations to PDF or video formats.

Certification

A certificate of completion will be awarded upon successful completion of the course.

Course Fees

$788 $488

Microsoft PowerPoint Essentials

Master PowerPoint Design and Presentation Skills for Maximum Impact

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