PowerPoint 2016/2019/365: Level 1 – Creating Dynamic Presentations

PowerPoint 2016/2019/365: Level 1 - Creating Dynamic Presentations

COURSE OUTLINE:

Description It's hard to imagine a day going by without people passing along large amounts of information. Messages are everywhere, and the number of messages we receive seems to be increasing each day. Whether via phone, email, mass media, or personal interaction, we are subjected to a constant stream 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® PowerPoint® 2016 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 2016, 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 2016 to begin creating engaging, dynamic multimedia presentations. Audience This course is designed for students who wish to gain a foundational understanding of Microsoft PowerPoint 2016/2019/365 that is necessary to create and develop engaging multimedia presentations.Prerequisites To ensure success, students should be familiar with using personal computers, and should have experience using a keyboard and mouse. Students should be comfortable in the Windows® 10 environment, and be able to use Windows 10 to manage information on their computers. Specific tasks the students should be able to perform include: launching and closing applications, navigating basic file structures, and managing files and folders. To meet this prerequisite, you can take either of the following Logical Operations courses:

Using Microsoft® Windows® 10
Microsoft® Windows® 10: Transition from Windows® 8

Learning Objectives Upon completing this course, you will be able to create and deliver engaging multimedia presentations that convey the key points of your message through the use of text, graphics, and animations.

You will:

Identify the basic features and functions of PowerPoint 2016.
Develop a PowerPoint presentation.
Perform advanced text editing operations.
Add graphical elements to your presentation.
Modify objects in your presentation.
Add tables to your presentation.
Add charts to your presentation.
Prepare to deliver your presentation.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Getting Started with PowerPoint

Topic A: Navigate the PowerPoint Environment

Topic B: View and Navigate a Presentation

Topic C: Create and Save a PowerPoint Presentation

Topic D: Use PowerPoint Help

Lesson 2: Developing a PowerPoint Presentation

Topic A: Select a Presentation Type

Topic B: Edit Text

Topic C: Build a Presentation

Lesson 3: Performing Advanced Text Editing Operations

Topic A: Format Characters

Topic B: Format Paragraphs

Topic C: Format Text Boxes

Lesson 4: Adding Graphical Elements to Your Presentation

Topic A: Insert Images

Topic B: Insert Shapes

Lesson 5: Modifying Objects in Your Presentation

Topic A: Edit Objects

Topic B: Format Objects

Topic C: Group Objects

Topic D: Arrange Objects

Topic E: Animate Objects

Lesson 6: Adding Tables to Your Presentation

Topic A: Create a Table

Topic B: Format a Table

Topic C: Insert a Table from Other Microsoft Office Applications

Lesson 7: Adding Charts to Your Presentation

Topic A: Create a Chart

Topic B: Format a Chart

Topic C: Insert a Chart from Microsoft Excel

Lesson 8: Preparing to Deliver Your Presentation

Topic A: Review Your Presentation

Topic B: Apply Transitions

Topic C: Print Your Presentation

Topic D: Deliver Your Presentation

Appendix A: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2016 Exam 77-422

Appendix B: PowerPoint 2016 Common Keyboard Shortcuts

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