Course Outline

Module 1: PowerPoint Basics

Learning Outcomes:

• Navigate the PowerPoint interface and manipulate core components

• Design presentations with templates, themes, and layouts

• Add and format text and images

Lesson 1: Getting Started with PowerPoint

• Navigating the PowerPoint Interface

• Viewing a Presentation’s Different Components

• Creating and Saving PowerPoint Presentations

• Using PowerPoint Help

Lesson 2: Developing a PowerPoint Presentation

• Selecting a Presentation Type

• Editing Text with Shortcuts

• Building a Presentation

• Using PowerPoint Designer (Office 365 Users)

Lesson 3: Performing Advanced Text Editing Operations

• Formatting Characters

• Formatting Paragraphs

• Formatting Text Boxes

Lesson 4: Adding Graphical Elements to Your Presentation

• Inserting and Formatting Images

• Using the Background Removal Tool

• Inserting and Formatting Shapes

• Using the PowerPoint Eyedropper

Module 2: Advanced PowerPoint Techniques

Learning Outcomes:

• Align, layer, and group PowerPoint objects

• Create or import table data into a PowerPoint presentation

• Create charts using PowerPoint or Excel

• Create dynamic presentations with animations and transitions

Lesson 5: Modifying Objects in Your Presentation

• Formatting Objects

• Grouping Objects

• Arranging and Aligning Objects

• Animating Objects

Lesson 6: Adding Tables to Your Presentation

• Creating a Table

• Formatting Tables

• Inserting a Table from Other MS Office Applications

Lesson 7: Adding Charts to Your Presentation

• Creating a Chart

• Formatting a Chart

• Inserting a Chart from MS Excel

Lesson 8: Preparing to Deliver Your Presentation

• Reviewing Your Presentation

• Using MORPH and Other Transitions

• Printing Your Presentation

• Delivering Your Presentation

Course Outline

Module 3: Advanced Customization and Design

Learning Outcomes:

• Customize the Ribbon for easier access to commands

• Create and update templates and slide master layouts

• Incorporate SmartArt, headers, footers, and math equations

Lesson 1: Modifying the PowerPoint Environment

• Customizing the Ribbon

• Setting PowerPoint Options

Lesson 2: Customizing Design Templates

• Modifying Slide Masters and Slide Layouts

• Creating Custom Layouts using placeholders

• Adding Headers and Footers

• Modifying the Notes Master and the Handout Master

Lesson 3: Adding SmartArt and Math Equations

• Creating and Modifying SmartArt

• Animating SmartArt

• Adding Math Equations

Module 4: Media, Collaboration, and Presentation

Outcomes:

• Insert audio and video files for presentations

• Collaborate on PowerPoint design and revisions using OneDrive

• Utilize PowerPoint’s presentation prep and delivery features

Lesson 4: Working with Media and Animations

• Adding Audio to a Presentation

• Adding Video

• Using Microsoft Stream or Files from your Computer

• Utilizing the Screen Recording Tool

• Setting Video/Audio Playback Options

• Customizing Animations and Transitions

Lesson 5: Collaborating on a Presentation

• Reviewing a Presentation

• Marking as Final

• Inspecting Presentations for Hidden Properties

• Storing and Sharing Presentations via OneDrive and MS Teams

Lesson 6: Customizing a Slide Show

• Annotating a Presentation

• Adding Subtitles

• Setting Up a Slide Show

• Creating Custom Slide Shows

• Adding Action Buttons and Hyperlinks for Navigation

• Adding a Zoom Feature to Images

• Recording and Replaying a Presentation with Narration