Microsoft PowerPoint

This training equips participants with the skills to create engaging and effective PowerPoint presentations. Participants will learn how to design visually appealing slides, incorporate multimedia elements, use animations and transitions, and deliver presentations with confidence. This course emphasizes the importance of clear communication and the ability to captivate an audience. 

Target Audience: This course is suitable for students, educators, business professionals, and anyone who needs to create and deliver presentations.

Module 1: Introduction to PowerPoint & Interface Navigation

• Understanding the PowerPoint environment (Microsoft 365 updates)

• Using the ribbon, tabs, and groups

• Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar

• Working with different presentation views

• Creating a new presentation from scratch or using templates

Module 2: Designing Effective Slides

• Principles of effective visual design (contrast, alignment, repetition, proximity)

• Working with slide layouts and themes

• Creating and customizing slide masters

• Applying and modifying design templates and color schemes

Module 3: Working with Text & Formatting

• Inserting and formatting text boxes

• Using bullet points and numbering effectively

• Text alignment, spacing, and font customization

• Adding WordArt and SmartArt

Module 4: Working with Visual Elements

• Inserting and formatting images

• Inserting and customizing shapes and icons

• Creating photo albums

• Using charts and graphs to represent data visually

• Using SmartArt to show processes and relationships

Module 5: Tables, Diagrams, and Media

• Creating and formatting tables

• Embedding and linking videos and audio

• Best practices for multimedia use

Module 6: Animations & Transitions

• Applying and customizing slide transitions

• Animating text, objects, and charts

• Using the animation pane for timing and order

• Triggering animations with clicks and media

Module 7: Creating Interactive Presentations

• Adding hyperlinks to slides, files, or websites

• Creating action buttons for non-linear navigation

• Building quizzes and interactive elements

Module 8: Finalizing the Presentation

• Proofing tools: spelling, grammar, accessibility checker

• Setting up slide shows and rehearsal timings

• Using presenter view effectively

• Adding speaker notes

Module 9: Delivering with Impact

• Tips for public speaking and presentation delivery

• Managing nerves and engaging your audience

• Using body language, tone, and pacing

• Handling Q&A sessions professionally

Module 10: Saving, Sharing & Exporting

• Saving in different formats (PPTX, PDF, video)

• Exporting presentations for web or email

• Collaboration tools in Microsoft 365 (real-time editing and comments)

• Printing handouts and creating custom slide shows