Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1

About Course

Microsoft PowerPoint Fundamentals (Level 1) is a comprehensive 9-hour course designed to introduce participants to the basic features and functionalities of Microsoft PowerPoint. This course is ideal for beginners who are new to PowerPoint or want to refresh their knowledge of its fundamental capabilities. Through interactive sessions, hands-on exercises, and practical examples, participants will learn how to create professional-looking presentations, add and format content, incorporate multimedia elements, and deliver engaging slideshows.

Understand the purpose and benefits of using Microsoft PowerPoint for creating presentations.
Learn how to create, save, and open PowerPoint presentations.
Familiarize yourself with the PowerPoint interface and navigation.
Discover how to add and format text, images, and shapes in PowerPoint slides.
Explore basic design and layout options for creating visually appealing presentations.
Understand how to add multimedia elements such as audio and video to PowerPoint slides.
Learn how to deliver presentations effectively and engage your audience.

Course Content

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
Overview of PowerPoint and its uses in various contexts Understanding the PowerPoint interface: Ribbon, Slides pane, Notes pane, etc. Creating a new presentation and selecting a design theme

Working with Slides
Adding, deleting, and rearranging slides in a presentation Applying slide layouts and master slides for consistent formatting Customizing slide backgrounds and colors

Adding and Formatting Text
Inserting text boxes and typing text onto slides Formatting text: font styles, sizes, colors, and alignment Applying text effects and styles to enhance readability

Inserting and Formatting Images
Adding images from your computer or online sources to slides Adjusting image size, position, and alignment Applying image formatting options such as borders and effects

Using Shapes and SmartArt
Inserting and customizing shapes to create diagrams and illustrations Exploring SmartArt graphics for visualizing information and processes Applying formatting options to shapes and SmartArt graphics

Basic Design and Layout Options
Understanding design principles for creating visually appealing presentations Choosing appropriate color schemes, fonts, and styles Using layout options to organize content on slides effectively

Adding Multimedia Elements
Inserting audio and video clips into PowerPoint presentations Adjusting multimedia playback settings and controls Exploring multimedia embedding options and considerations

Slide Transitions and Animations
Adding slide transitions for smooth transitions between slides Applying animations to text, images, and shapes to add visual interest Adjusting animation settings and timing for effective presentation delivery

Delivering Presentations
Preparing for a presentation: rehearsing timings, setting up presenter view, etc. Delivering presentations effectively: engaging the audience, managing questions, etc. Saving, printing, and sharing presentations with others

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint Overview of PowerPoint and its uses in various contexts Understanding the PowerPoint interface: Ribbon, Slides pane, Notes pane, etc. Creating a new presentation and selecting a design theme

Working with Slides Adding, deleting, and rearranging slides in a presentation Applying slide layouts and master slides for consistent formatting Customizing slide backgrounds and colors

Adding and Formatting Text Inserting text boxes and typing text onto slides Formatting text: font styles, sizes, colors, and alignment Applying text effects and styles to enhance readability

Inserting and Formatting Images Adding images from your computer or online sources to slides Adjusting image size, position, and alignment Applying image formatting options such as borders and effects

Using Shapes and SmartArt Inserting and customizing shapes to create diagrams and illustrations Exploring SmartArt graphics for visualizing information and processes Applying formatting options to shapes and SmartArt graphics

Basic Design and Layout Options Understanding design principles for creating visually appealing presentations Choosing appropriate color schemes, fonts, and styles Using layout options to organize content on slides effectively

Adding Multimedia Elements Inserting audio and video clips into PowerPoint presentations Adjusting multimedia playback settings and controls Exploring multimedia embedding options and considerations

Slide Transitions and Animations Adding slide transitions for smooth transitions between slides Applying animations to text, images, and shapes to add visual interest Adjusting animation settings and timing for effective presentation delivery

Delivering Presentations Preparing for a presentation: rehearsing timings, setting up presenter view, etc. Delivering presentations effectively: engaging the audience, managing questions, etc. Saving, printing, and sharing presentations with others