Course description
Microsoft PowerPoint: Essentials (Online Training)
Learn how to create stunning PowerPoint Presentations with our Essentials course that is perfect for complete beginners or those who are self-taught in PowerPoint. Whilst aimed at being Level 1, our trainers will guide you through all of the essential features you need to create presentations for any purpose.
As with all of our courses, you will also receive a certificate of attendance and extensive manual upon completion. To find out more about our training options, please speak to our team today.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
After this course you will feel confident in how to use animation, slide masters and a whole host of handy tips and tricks.
Training Course Content
Overview of Microsoft PowerPoint
- Understanding the PowerPoint Screen, Ribbon and View
- Customising the Quick Access Toolbar
Text Slides
- Creating Title Slides
- Creating Bullet Slides
- Customising the Indents
- Adding Tabs to Slides
- Moving and Sizing Text Boxes
- Reapplying the Formats
Editing a Presentation
- Using Outline View to Edit and Create a Presentation
- Using the Slide Sorter
- Deleting, Copying and Moving Slides
Charts
- Creating Chart from within PowerPoint
- Selecting the Right Chart
- Customising Chart
- Updating Charts
- Importing Data from Excel
Graphics and SmartArt
- Creating Organisation Charts using SmartArt Graphics
- Drawing Organisation Charts - Flow Diagrams
- Inserting Graphics and Objects
- Sizing and Moving Objects
- Using the Drawing Toolbar to Create Drawings
- Formatting Objects
- Aligning and Spacing Techniques
- Grouping and Ungrouping Objects
Templates, Designs and the Slide Master
- Adding a Template/Design
- Understanding the Importance of the Slide Master
- Adding Images to all Slides
- Customising the Layouts of Slides
- Customising the Bullets, Fonts and Colour and Formatting
- Changing the Background Colour
Animating Text, Graphics and Slides
- Using Entrance, Emphasis and Exit Animation
- Slide Transitions
Presenting a Slide Show
- Setting up the Slide Show
- Tips for Delivering an Effective Presentation
- Keyboard Shortcuts for Presentations
Printing Hand-outs, Speaker Notes, Outline View and Slides
- Printing Hand-outs for your Audience
- Creating and Printing Speaker Notes
- Printing the Presentation Outline
- Slide Printing Options
Why choose SquareOne Training
25 years' experience of delivering quality IT Training Services
All trainers Certified Microsoft Office Trainer (MOS) or higher
Public and in-house training throughout the UK
Expenses
This course is delivered online live through Microsoft Teams or WebEx. To access the training, you will require a PC/Laptop with Internet connection and audio.
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