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Course details
Fee £230
Days 2
Code PP1

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Powerpoint

The Powerpoint training course is available at our Cardiff training centre in Wales, which is also within easy reach of Newport, Bristol and South WalesMicrosoft Certified Gold Partner for Learning Solutions

Overview

This course introduces the skills necessary for developing presentations. It includes tasks to create, enhance, and print presentation slides; use the Office Assistant and Outline view to mention but a few

Examination information

  • This course helps prepare delegates for the ECDL Module 6 - Presentations examination and the Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint examination

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

  • Knowledge and experience in using a Windows environment

Course outline

Module 1 - Exploring PowerPoint

  • Starting PowerPoint
  • Using the Interface
  • Using PowerPoint Windows
  • Using the Task Pane

Module 2 - Using Basic Presentation Skills

  • Entering Text into a Presentation
  • Saving a New Presentation
  • Creating a New Presentation
  • Adding a New Slide

Module 3 - Working with Presentations

  • Using a Design Template
  • Navigating Slides
  • Creating Speaker Notes
  • Changing the Slide Layout
  • Changing the Design Template

Module 4 - Using the Outline Tab

  • Working with the Outline Tab
  • Creating a Bulleted List
  • Demoting and Promoting Text Lines
  • Rearranging Slides in the Outline Tab

Module 5 - Editing and Proofing Text

  • Selecting Text
  • Deleting Slide Items
  • Moving/Copying Text between Slides
  • Finding and Replacing Text
  • Running the Spelling Checker
  • Displaying Smart Tags in a Presentation
  • Importing Text from Word

Module 6 - Printing

  • Printing Presentations
  • Printing Slides
  • Printing Speaker Notes
  • Printing Outlines
  • Printing Handouts

Module 7 - Formatting Presentation Text

  • Formatting Text
  • Using the Format Painter
  • Changing Text Alignment
  • Modifying Paragraph Spacing

Module 8 - Formatting Bullets and Numbers

  • Adding and Removing Bullets
  • Adding and Removing Numbers
  • Customizing Bullets and Numbers

Module 9 - Using Slide Sorter View

  • Moving Slides in Slide Sorter View
  • Copying Slides in Slide Sorter View
  • Deleting Slides in Slide Sorter View

Module 10 - Editing Multiple Presentations

  • Viewing Multiple Presentations
  • Copying Slides between Presentations

Module 11 - Using Graphic Images

  • Working with Graphics
  • Using the Clip Art Task Pane
  • Inserting a Picture
  • Formatting a Graphic
  • Inserting Clips with Clip Organizer
  • Organizing Clips

Module 12 - Working with Drawing Objects

  • Drawing an Enclosed Object
  • Changing the Fill Colour of an Object
  • Creating a Text Box
  • Drawing an AutoShape

Module 13 - Using Slide Show View

  • Running a Slide Show
  • Navigating a Slide Show
  • Setting Slide Transitions
  • Adding Speaker Notes

Module 14 - Creating Basic Charts

  • Creating a Chart
  • Deleting Data from the Datasheet
  • Entering Data into the Datasheet
  • Changing the Chart Type

Module 15 - Using Tables

  • Creating a PowerPoint Table
  • Inserting a Word Table
  • Editing a Word Table
  • Linking a Word Table

Module 16 - Customising Presentations

  • Customising a Colour Scheme
  • Customising the Slide Background
  • Saving a Custom Template
  • Applying an Existing Template

Module 17 - Editing Presentation Masters

  • Formatting the Slide Master
  • Formatting the Title Master
  • Inserting a New Slide Master
  • Inserting a New Design Master
  • Applying Multiple Masters

Module 18 - Editing Notes and Handout Masters

  • Formatting the Notes Master
  • Adding a Notes Master Placeholder
  • Formatting the Handout Master

Module 19 - Adding Special Effects

  • Animating Text and Objects
  • Setting Animation Timing
  • Animating a Chart
  • Inserting Sounds and Video

Module 20 - Setting Up the Slide Show

  • Setting Automatic Slide Timings
  • Hiding a Slide
  • Rehearsing Slide Transition Timings

Module 21 - Expanding a Slide Show

  • Creating a Custom Show
  • Creating a Hyperlink
  • Using an Action Button
  • Jumping to Another Presentation
  • Using the Slide Finder

Module 22 - Presenting to a Wider Audience

  • Sharing Presentation Ideas
  • Packaging a Presentation
  • Using the PowerPoint Viewer
  • Previewing a Presentation as a Web Page
  • Scheduling an Online Meeting

Module 23 - Collaborating on a Presentation

  • Sending a Presentation for Review
  • Reviewing a Presentation
  • Combining Reviewed Presentations
  • Reviewing Merged Changes

Module 24 - Editing and Importing Charts

  • Editing Charts
  • Formatting the 3D View of a Chart
  • Exploding a Pie Chart
  • Selecting Chart Options
  • Importing an Excel Chart

Module 25 - Creating Custom Charts

  • Formatting Chart Gridlines
  • Formatting Chart Axes
  • Changing the Data Series
  • Inserting a Data Table

Module 26 - Using Organisation Charts/Diagrams

  • Creating an Organisation Chart
  • Adding Text to Shapes
  • Formatting Shapes
  • Inserting a Diagram

Module 27 - Exporting Outlines and Slides

  • Exporting Notes and Handouts to Word
  • Exporting an Outline to Word