Create polished, engaging presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. This introductory course guides you through the essential tools and skills needed to build, design, and deliver a professional presentation. Although the class is taught using PowerPoint 2019, the lessons apply to multiple versions and are fully suitable for Microsoft 365 users.
Recommended Experience: Basic familiarity with the Windows operating system.
Overview: PowerPoint offers a wide range of features that help you organize information, incorporate visual elements, and present your message effectively. In this course, you will learn how to use these core features to create dynamic multimedia presentations from start to finish.
Course Objective: Build and present a complete PowerPoint presentation using essential tools and design techniques.
Target Student: Individuals who want a solid introduction to PowerPoint and need the foundational skills required to create clear, visually appealing presentations.
You will learn to:
- Recognize and use basic PowerPoint tools and features.
- Create, save, and structure a new presentation.
- Edit and format text with advanced techniques.
- Insert and organize images, shapes, and other graphics.
- Adjust and customize visual elements.
- Prepare and finalize your presentation for delivery.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Getting Started with PowerPoint 2019
Topic A: Navigate the PowerPoint Environment
Topic B: View and Navigate a Presentation
Topic C: Use PowerPoint Help
Lesson 2: Developing a PowerPoint Presentation
Topic A: Create and Save a Presentation
Topic B: Edit Text
Topic C: Work with Slides
Topic D: Design a Presentation
Lesson 3: Performing Advanced Text Editing Operations
Topic A: Format Characters
Topic B: Format Paragraphs
Lesson 4: Adding and Arranging Graphical Elements
Topic A: Insert Images
Topic B: Insert Shapes
Topic C: Create SmartArt
Topic D: Insert Icons and 3D Models
Topic E: Arrange and Size Objects
Lesson 5: Modifying Graphical Elements
Topic A: Format Images
Topic B: Format Shapes
Topic C: Customize SmartArt
Topic D: Format Icons
Topic E: Format 3D Models
Topic F: Animate Objects
Lesson 6: Preparing to Deliver Your Presentation
Topic A: Review Your Presentation
Topic B: Apply Transitions
Topic C: Print a Presentation
Topic D: Deliver Your Presentation
