This course will give you the tools to create text slides and charts in PowerPoint. However, to be able to fully prepare a PowerPoint presentation it is necessary to attend both the Beginners and Intermediate Courses. We offer the beginners and intermediate courses as a two-day beginner's course as well.
Version 2003
Duration
1 day
2 day combined Beginners and Intermediate also available
Outcomes
This course will enable the student to create text slides and charts in PowerPoint.
Unit Standards
Saqa US ID: 117923: Use a graphical user interface (gui)-based presentation application to prepare and produce a presentation according to a given brief
Saqa US ID: 116930: Use a graphical user interface (gui)-based presentation application to enhance presentation appearance
Prerequisites
A knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Excel and Word.
Course content
Module 1: PowerPoint Essentials
- Tips for Designing an effective presentation
- The PowerPoint Screen
- Using Auto Layouts
- Using a Slide Design
- Using the Different Views:
- Outline, Slide, Slide Sorter, SlideShow, Notes Page
Module 2: Creating a Presentation
- Creating a text draft using Outline View
- Using Slide View
- Creating and Enhancing Text Slides:
- Fill, Fill Effects, Lines, Colour
- Formatting Text
- Editing and Enhancing Bulleted Slides
- Changing Slide Layouts
- Adding New Slides
- Creating Tables
- Adding Text Boxes
- File Management
- Printing
Module 3: Charts
- Creating Charts
- Creating Organisation Charts
Module 4: Graphics
- ClipArt
- Modifying ClipArt
- Working with the Picture Toolbar
