Course
PowerPoint Essentials
Course Duration
1 Day
This course is aimed at those new to PowerPoint, or who have limited knowledge of the package. During this course delegates will explore the PowerPoint environment and create presentations.
Delegates will format text on slides, add graphical objects to a presentation, modify objects on slides, add tables to a presentation, add charts to a presentation and prepare to deliver a presentation.
Public Scheduled Dates
Delegates will format text on slides, add graphical objects to a presentation, modify objects on slides, add tables to a presentation, add charts to a presentation and prepare to deliver a presentation.
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Public scheduled prices per delegate +VAT
Private courses start from £645 for up to 8 delegates
Prerequisites
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- Delegates should have a good working knowledge of using a Windows based PC and be confident with using a mouse and keyboard. Delegates should feel at ease performing tasks such as arranging, sizing and switching between Windows.
Objectives
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- Produce a multi slide presentation that contains a variety of display methods: Charts, Organisational Chart, Radial Charts, Text Slides & Bullet Lists, Clip Art & Graphics.
- Display the presentation via a slide show and be able to set up slide show properties that allow the user to present with the 'No Hands' method.
- Create a design of their own that can be saved as a template and used in future presentations, to achieve a consistent and professional theme.
- Include effects to their presentation so that it adds variety and keeps the audience entertained while keeping the presentation professional.
What's included
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- Lunch and refreshments when training is delivered at our training venues
- Comprehensive course materials and exercises
- Telephone and Email Support
Course Content
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Exploring the PowerPoint EnvironmentExploring the user interface
Exploring the ribbon
Using Microsoft PowerPoint help
Customising the quick access toolbar -
Creating a PresentationCreating and saving a presentation
Adding slides to a presentation
PowerPoint galleries
Working with themes
Entering and editing text
Navigating through a presentation
Presentation views -
Master SlidesUnderstanding Master Slide View
Create your own Master Slide Style
Customising slide layouts
Creating custom themes -
Formatting Text on SlidesCharacter formats
Paragraph formats
Formatting text placeholders -
Linking data from other packages into presentationsCreating a link between Excel data and PowerPoint
Creating a link between Word data and PowerPoint
Updating links between packages -
Video and AudioAdd Video from File
Add Video from Online Source (YouTube etc.)
Edit Video Options e.g. Auto Start Video clip etc.
Add Audio Clips from File -
ChartsInserting a chart
Editing the chart type and options
Editing the data source
Applying a different chart style
Edit the titles for axis
Deleting the chart
Wrapping it to existing text -
Using SmartArt, Pictures and ScreenshotsCreate SmartArt diagrams e.g. Flow Diagrams, Hierarchy Structures etc.
Modify the diagrams and add extra information
Insert Pictures and use the new modifications tools such as Crop, Pictures Styles etc
Insert Screenshots from other windows and programs -
Modifying ObjectsWorking with objects
Changing object orientation
Formatting objects
Grouping and ungrouping objects
Arranging objects -
Adding Tables to a PresentationCreating a table
Formatting tables
Inserting a table from Microsoft Word -
Slide TransitionsAdding Transitions to slides
Setting consistent slide transitions
Editing the transitions options
Modifying and Removing Transitions -
AnimationsAnimation Types
Working with Entrance Effects
Emphasis Effects
Exit Effects
The Animation Pane
Modifying or Removing Animations -
Running the Slide ShowStarting the Slide Show presentation
Pausing and Stopping the presentation
Slide Show presentation options -
Customising a Slide Show PresentationAnnotating a presentation
Using action buttons to aid navigation through slides in the presentation
Setting up a slide show to repeat automatically
"The whole course in general was very good"
S.M. Bilfinger UK, PowerPoint Essentials
"The course has given me a foundation to design a better presentation"
T.M. South Tyneside Council, PowerPoint Essentials
"It was excellent"
J.B. Tyne and Wear Pension Fund, PowerPoint Essentials
Following this training what are you going to do differently
"Make presentations more visual, interesting...feel better equipped to create better presentations"
J.B. Tyne and Wear Pension Fund, PowerPoint Essentials
"Really good. Tailored to meet the needs of our group."
E.G. NHSBSA, PowerPoint Essentials
Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable
"Hot keys, inspiring creativity and better use of smart art and insertion of images"
A.F. , PowerPoint Essentials
Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable
"Everything was excellent.<br/>Transitions, morphing, shortcuts and video use"
H.H. , PowerPoint Essentials
Following this training what are you going to do differently
"I will do things much quicker !"
K.K. NHSBSA, PowerPoint Essentials
"Excellent course"
G.N. , PowerPoint Essentials
"I felt the course was tailored to our current ability and was adapted really well to our needs"
M.W. , PowerPoint Essentials
Are there any aspects of the course which you feel require improvement
"No it was really useful"
G.T. LYHA, PowerPoint Essentials
Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable
"Adding video and loop to my slide show"
G.A. Hyperdrive Innovation Ltd, PowerPoint Essentials
"Very useful, already knew some aspects of PowerPoint but learned lots of new things and brushed up on existing skills. [The trainer] was approachable and very knowledgeable."
L.R. Ryder Architecture, PowerPoint Essentials
"Was able to ask the questions I had and practice the skills as we learned. Very comfortable atmosphere, approachable trainer and informative content. Learned some really great new skills! Really feel I understand the full breadth of possibilities in PowerPoint."
M.M. Ryder Architecture, PowerPoint Essentials
"Explained and demonstrated in a simple way - not patronising. Tailored to our job role. Absolutely brilliant course so useful, thank you."
B.R. Dogs Trust, PowerPoint Essentials
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Oakville, 14 Durham Road West, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AU
0191 377 8377
ittrainingsolutions.co.uk
Printed:4/24/2024 8:29:06 AM