MS PowerPoint

Course Objectives:

• Comprehend the basics of Microsoft® PowerPoint , and how it is different from its previous version
• Understand how to navigate smoothly to the relevant tools within the Microsoft® PowerPoint Ribbon
• Practice using useful PowerPoint tools and functions to prepare creative designs and slides
• Gain a superior understanding of the various PowerPoint tools, and how they can be used in your presentations, to create impactful and professional PowerPoint presentations
• Use keyboard shortcuts to improve your efficiency and speed while using PowerPoint
• Insert charts / graphs / movies / sounds, etc., into your PowerPoint
• Use the various Format functions available to enhance the creation and design of your PowerPoint slides

Course Outlines:

• The Microsoft® Ribbon & The Home Button – What Is in Microsoft® PowerPoint ?
• Understanding Commands, Tabs, & Groups
• Creating New PowerPoint Presentations
  – Inserting & Deleting Slides From Your Presentation
• Choosing The Layout For Your Slides
• Inserting Slides From Different PowerPoint Presentations
• PowerPoint Views & The Benefit Of Each
• Adding & Formatting Text Boxes To Your Slides
• Formatting Text In Your Slides
• Inserting Pictures, 3D Shapes & AutoShapes Into Your PowerPoint, & Working With Them
• Inserting Charts / Graphs Into Your PowerPoint Presentations
• Creating A Photo Album In PowerPoint
• Applying Pre-Set Design Themes To Your Slides
  – Customising Your Own Theme
• Building Your Own Custom Font & Colour Set
• Customising The Quick Access Tool Bar
• Running Your Slide Show
• Merge & Compare PowerPoint Presentations
• Printing Your PowerPoint Presentation & Handouts
• Inserting Tables Into Your Slides
  – Formatting The Style & Colour Of Your Table
  – Merging & Splitting Cells
  – Formatting Text, Rows & Columns Within Your Table
• Inserting Media Into Your PowerPoint Presentation
  – Downloading Media (Sound / Video Clip)
  – Converting Them To PowerPoint Compatible Formats
  – Trimming Your Videos In PowerPoint
  – Embedding Videos Within Your Slides
  – Formatting Media Icons In PowerPoint
• Adding Animation & Transition Effects To Your PowerPoint
  – Customising The Preset Animation Effects
  – Applying Animations & Transition Effects To Your PowerPoint
• Customising Your Slide Show
  – Inserting Links, Action Buttons Or ‘Mouse Over’ Commands
  – Rehearsing Your Presentation With Timings
  – Reviewing Tools Available For Use During A Slide Show
• Advanced Formatting For AutoShapes, Smart Art, Clip Art, Etc.
  – Adding Colour
  – Fill Options & Effects
  – Standard & Custom Colours
  – Adding Gradients & Textures
  – Formatting Shapes
  – Inserting Text Into Shapes
• Advanced Formatting For Pictures
  – Change Brightness, Contrast, Etc., For Pictures
  – Re-Colour Pictures
  – Compress Pictures In Your Presentation
  – Change The Order & Alignment Of Pictures
  – Rotate, Crop, Group & Ungroup Pictures
  – Maintaining Proportion While Resizing Pictures
• Inserting WordArt Into Your Slides
• Creating A PowerPoint Portable Package On CD
• Creating A Video Of Your PowerPoint Presentation
• Customising PowerPoint Options