Upcoming dates
| Dates | Where | Status | Seat | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 2026 | Live Online 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM PT | Scheduled | $295 | |
| Nov 11 2026 | Live Online 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM PT | Confirmed to run Partner led | $295 | |
| Dec 9 2026 | Live Online 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM PT | Scheduled | $295 |
About this class
It's hard to imagine a day going by without people passing along large amounts of information. With so much communication to contend with, it can be difficult to grab people's attention. But, we are often called upon to do just that. So, how do you grab and maintain an audience's focus when you're asked to present important information? By being clear, organized, and engaging. And, that is exactly what Microsoft Office PowerPoint can help you do.
Gone are the days of flip charts or drawing on a white board to illustrate your point. Today's audiences are tech savvy, accustomed to high-impact multimedia content, and stretched for time. By learning how to use the vast array of features and functionality contained within PowerPoint during this one-day, instructor-led course, you will gain the ability to organize your content, enhance it with high-impact visuals, and deliver it with a punch.
In this course, you will use PowerPoint to begin creating engaging, dynamic multimedia presentations.
Features and functions in Office 365 and Office 2019 / 2016 are nearly identical. For this reason, users for all three versions (365, 2019 and 2016) attend the same class. The instructor will explain the few visual differences in the versions to you; just let the instructor know what version you are using.
What you'll be able to do
- An Overview of PowerPoint
- Creating a Presentation
- Formatting a Presentation
- Adding Tables to a Presentation
- Adding a Chart to Your Presentation
- Inserting and Modifying Graphic Objects
- Delivering a Presentation
Course outline
Module 1An Overview of PowerPoint
- Open PowerPoint
- Exploring the PowerPoint environment
- Working with the Quick Access toolbar
- Us ing the PowerPoint Tell Me Feature
- Open and navigate an existing presentation
- Viewing a presentation
- Usin g the Zoom Feature
- Minimiz e, Restore, Maximize and Close a Presentation
Module 2Creating a Presentation
- Creating a new presentation
- Save a presentation
- Enter text
- Add slides to your presentation
- Edit text in your slide
- Duplicate a slide
- Hid e and delete a slide
Module 3Formatting a Presentation
- Create and format a background
- Creating a font type, size, and color for your text
- Applying character and paragraph formats
- Using the Format Painter
Module 4Adding Tables to a Presentation
- Creating a table
- Formatting a table
- Adding table effects and styles
- Editing a table
Module 5Adding a Chart to Your Presentation
- Creating a c hart
- Ed iting a chart
- Formatting a c hart
Module 6Inserting and Modifying Graphic Objects
- Inserting and formatting a textbox
- Inserting and modifying c lipart
- Inserting and formatting pictures
- Drawing and formatting shapes
- Inserting and formatting WordArt
Module 7Delivering a Presentation
- Reviewing a presentation
- Adding animations and transitions
- Viewing a sli de show
- Printing a presentation
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Before you attend
Students should be familiar with using personal computers and have used a mouse and keyboard. You should be comfortable in the Windows environment and be able to use Windows to manage information on your computer. Specifically, you should be able to launch and close programs; navigate to information stored on the computer; and manage files and fo lders.
Run this for a team
Private cohorts run on your dates, at your site or online, with the labs pointed at your environment. Above about four people it usually costs less than buying seats.
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