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PowerPoint skills
are used across all walks of life
Educators and teachers use PowerPoint to teach lessons and engage learners
Businesses use PowerPoint for marketing, planning, general meetings
Government offices use PowerPoint for kiosk content
Parents use PowerPoint for learning aids for numbers, alphabet, word recognition
Anyone can use PowerPoint for photo albums, birthday parties and remembrances
Job seekers can use PowerPoint as a digital resume for interviews - showcasing
prior experiences
Course Overview
New users of PowerPoint will learn the basic techniques of developing a presentation and concepts for screen presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. During this course participants will
- create new presentations which incorporate basic design principles
- format and enhance existing presentations with icons and graphics
- use a variety of templates and learn how modify for their own use
- learn how to apply various transitions and animations to add emphasis or interest
- learn how to use presenter view for delivering presentations
In a classroom setting, participants even have the opportunity of presenting their work using the instructor's presentation equipment if they wish.
Courses are conducted on PowerPoint 365, PowerPoint 2019, PowerPoint 2016 and PowerPoint 2013. PowerPoint 2010 is also available upon request. Just choose the version when booking.
Audience:
The course has been designed for new users of PowerPoint.
Prerequisites:
Students must have basic keyboard and mouse skills and be familiar with the Windows operating system.
Course Content
Starting PowerPoint
- Creating a Blank Presentation
- Selecting an AutoLayout
- PowerPoint Windows
- Menu Commands
- Display / Hiding Toolbars
- Display Hidden Toolbar Buttons
- Move / Resize Toolbars
- Change Menu & Toolbar Options
- Exiting PowerPoint
Building a Presentation
- Creating a new presentation
- Entering Text into a Presentation
- Saving a New Presentation
- Closing a Presentation
- Opening an Existing Presentation
- Adding a New Slide
- Using Different Slide Layouts
- Bullet Lists
- Clipart & Graphics
- WordArt
- Artistic Effects
- Chart & Organisational Charts
- Applying a Design Template
- Removing a Design Template
- Renaming an Existing Presentation
Navigating & Views
- Navigating Slides
- Switching Views
- Using Normal View
- Changing the Magnification
- Changing the Slide Layout
Outline Pane
- Creating a Bulleted List
- Collapsing and Expanding Slides
- Demote /Promote Text Lines
- Moving Text Lines
- Adding Slides in the Outline Pane
- Delete Slides from the Outline Pane
- Rearrange Slides in the Outline Pane
- Creating a Summary Slide
Spell Check
- Checking Spelling as You Type
- Running the Spelling Checker
- Finding and Replacing Text
Enhancing a Presentation
- Changing the Font & Size
- Changing Font Style and Effect
- Changing Text Alignment
- Adding and Removing Bullets
- Creating a Numbered List
- Modifying Bullets and Numbers
- Modifying Paragraph Spacing
- Adding WordArt
- Modifying a Chart
Drawing Objects
- Drawing Toolbar
- Drawing Objects
- Lines
- AutoShapes
- Filled Objects
- Copying Drawing objects
- Rotating Objects
- Modifying Objects
- Combining Text with drawing object
Slide Master
- Using a Slide Master
- Changing the Slide Master
- Using Headers and Footers
Designing & Running a Show
- Slide Show View
- Transitions & Animations
- Transitions
- Adding Present Animations
- Slide Timings
- Rehearsal
- Running a Slide Show
Printing
- Page Setup Options
- Printing Slides
- Printing Outlines, Speaker Notes & Handouts
- Send Presentations via E-mail
- Publish a Presentation to the Web
Delivery Options
Public Courses
Live online - learn by doing.
Our Live Online courses are conducted through a dedicated learning platform that enables us to provide instructor-led, hands-on training to develop real skills, in real time. Each participant logs into their own virtual environment setup specifically for the course. This is a fully interactive experience - just like in a classroom. No passive lectures. No videos to follow - real time hands-on practice with your instructor guiding you every step.
Instructor:
- provides real-time live hands-on instruction and demonstration,
- provides step-by-step practical activities for participants,
- can assist participants on their screen, if necessary,
- can share participant screens to enhance discussion.
Participants:
- receive hands-on instruction, step-by-step exercises and skill-builder activities,
- see the instructor screen while working on their own environment,
- can interact with the instructor and the group of participants,
- can ask questions at any time,
- join the course from any location with internet using a Course Invitation.
- no need for any software, just a computer with internet and a browser.
- no downloads on installs necessary on the participant computer.
Inclusions:
- E-Book Training Manual/activity booklet will be provided
- Certificate of Completion
- Post-course support to the level of the course
- Access to any training exercises used during the session
Session Times:
- Full Day Course: 9:00 am-4:30 pm
- Half Day Course: 9:00 am-12:30 pm or 1:30 pm-5:00 pm
Private Courses
Private sessions can be arranged through our Live Online platform for group training. Group training content and duration can also be tailored to your needs. To discuss your training requirements, contact our Course Scheduling team.
Classroom
Classroom sessions are delivered at a nominated location (Private courses only).
Requirements:
If training is being delivered on your site:
- A computer is required for each participant, configured with appropriate software (if necessary).
- If participants are using laptops, ensure power cords are provided for use during the session.
- The instructor will bring their own laptop - please provide power
- Screen/Projector for trainer to connect their laptop to. Please indicate the connection method - hdmi or wifi.
Inclusions:
- Training Manual/activity booklet
- Certificate of Completion
- Post-course support for queries relating to the course content.
Brochure
PowerPoint Essentials
| Event | Event Date | Location | Individual Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PowerPoint Essentials | 01-04-2026 | Live Online | $440.00 | |
| PowerPoint Essentials | 07-05-2026 | Live Online | $440.00 | |
| PowerPoint Essentials | 09-06-2026 | Live Online | $440.00 |