Microsoft 365 - PowerPoint Level 1

Overview

This hands-on 1-day course is based on the current Microsoft 365 Desktop version of PowerPoint. Participants using earlier versions will be able to follow along, although some of the newest features may not be available in older versions.

This course is designed for learners with no previous experience with PowerPoint and for those who use PowerPoint for basic tasks but have not had recent training. Experienced self-taught users may find this course a valuable refresher.

Microsoft PowerPoint is a powerful presentation tool used to create visually engaging slideshows for meetings, training sessions, classrooms, and professional presentations. It allows users to combine text, images, charts, audio, video, and animations into organized slides that effectively communicate ideas and information. With customizable themes, templates, and design tools, PowerPoint helps users create polished, professional presentations quickly and easily. Its features support everything from simple slide decks to complex, media-rich presentations, and its integration with Microsoft 365 makes collaboration and sharing seamless across teams and devices.

Prerequisites

• Basic familiarity with using a Windows or macOS computer
• Mac users can fully follow along with all core lessons; however, Navigation and Tool Options may differ. Familiarity with MacOS is required.
• Access to Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Desktop application

Learning Objectives

Through the use of hands-on exercises participants will learn to:

• Confidently create and edit basic presentations
• Navigate the PowerPoint interface
• Apply themes and layouts
• Add and format text, insert images and simple graphics
• Organize slides for clear communication
• Run a slideshow, manage presenter tools, and save or share presentations

Course Modules

Module 1 - Introduction to PowerPoint

Overview of the interface, Ribbon, views (Normal, Slide Sorter, Reading), and basic navigation.

Module 2 - Creating a New Presentation

Starting from a blank file or template, choosing themes, and using slide layouts.

Module 3 - Working with Text

Adding text placeholders, formatting text, adjusting alignment, spacing, and using the mini toolbar.

Module 4 - Managing Slides

Inserting new slides, duplicating slides, rearranging order, deleting slides.

Understanding slide hierarchy.

Module 5 - Using Images and Graphics

Inserting pictures, icons, shapes, and screenshots.

Basic formatting such as resizing, cropping, and applying styles.

Module 6 - Applying Themes and Transitions

Using built-in themes to give slides a consistent design.

Adjusting colors, fonts, and background styles.

Applying basic transitions between slides.

Module 7 - Running, Saving and Sharing a Slideshow

Entering Slide Show mode, advancing slides, using Presenter View, and working with speaker notes.

Saving in different formats (PPTX, PDF), printing slides, and sharing via email or OneDrive.

Module 8 - Tips and Tricks

Best practices for layout, spacing, contrast, and minimal text.

Learn to be more efficient in PowerPoint and what resources are available.

Using AI (CoPilot, ChatGPT etc.)

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