PowerPoint 2016 - Beginner

Course Overview

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® Office 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.

You can also use the course to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification exam for Microsoft PowerPoint 2016.

Duration

6 Hours. Training times can be arranged in more manageable sessions of 3 hours over 2 days.

Delivery Method

Training times can be arranged according to your date and times requirements, delivered virtually or on-site at your premises by one of our professional facilitators. Alternatively, you can join a virtual public course by clicking on the Register Now button.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for students who wish to gain a foundational understanding of Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 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

Course Content

1. Getting Started with PowerPoint

• Navigate the PowerPoint environment
• View and navigate a presentation
• Create and save a PowerPoint presentation
• Use PowerPoint help

2. Developing a PowerPoint Presentation

• Select a presentation type
• Edit text
• Build a presentation

3. Performing Advanced Text Editing Operations

• Format characters
• Format paragraphs
• Format text boxes

4. Adding Graphical Elements to Your Presentation

• Insert images
• Insert shapes

5. Modifying Objects in Your Presentation

• Edit objects
• Format objects
• Group objects
• Arrange objects
• Animate objects

6. Adding Tables to Your Presentation

• Create a table
• Format a table
• Insert a table from other Microsoft Office applications

7. Adding Charts to Your Presentation

• Create a chart
• Format a chart
• Insert a chart from Microsoft Excel

8. Preparing to Deliver Your Presentation

• Review your presentation
• Apply transitions
• Print your presentation
• Deliver your presentation

The Secret to Success

Short courses are an easy and effective way to upskill your people. This enables them to apply their new knowledge in your workplace immediately.