Introduction to PowerPoint- PowerPoint level 1
Learn how to produce informative and eye-catching presentations with this Introduction to PowerPoint course.
Introduction to PowerPoint- Course Objectives
This hands-on course helps new users master Microsoft PowerPoint’s features and functions. Delegates create slideshows and presentation materials step by step. Learn how to enter and edit text, use text proofing tools, create and edit drawings, import graphics, build graphs, set up slideshows with special effects and print slides and handouts.
Introduction to PowerPoint- Course Contents
Getting Started
The PowerPoint screen – ribbons, toolbars, scroll bar, menus, viewing modes.
Masters & Templates
Understanding and changing PowerPoint Master slide layouts and selecting/modifying Templates (colour schemes/designs, themes, etc.).
Adding Text
Adding text to a slide, selecting objects and formatting text.
Bullets
Using bulleted lists in a presentation.
Drawing Tools/Clipart
Using PowerPoint’s drawing facilities to enhance a slide and adding pre-drawn pictures (ClipArt).
Charting
Creating and modifying graphs (charts) to illustrate data.
Text Editing
Improving the appearance of text in a slide and use of Microsoft’s ‘WordArt’ feature.
Utilities
Using spell check and find and replace facilities.
Slide Shows / Printing
Setting up a slide show with a variety of special effects and examining PowerPoint’s print options.
Introduction to PowerPoint- Course Details
This is a one-day introductory course running from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm. Courses run in Swansea.
Prerequisites
To gain the maximum benefit from this course an attendee should have a basic knowledge of Windows and be able to use the mouse.
Qualification
This course covers material from the standard International Certificate of Digital Literacy (Module 6) and the Microsoft Office Specialist Core PowerPoint syllabus.
What Next? PowerPoint Level 2
Improve your use of PowerPoint by designing custom templates and integrating the package with Word and Excel.