MOS PowerPoint 2007

Course details

Microsoft® Office PowerPoint 2007 teaches students how to create and manage presentations. You will use a variety of commands and functions to create different items such as pictures, text boxes, shapes to enhance the text in the presentation. The course is designed for computer users who are new to presentation manager programs, or who only plan to use PowerPoint occasionally.Students who complete this course will have reviewed all of the exam objectives and be on their way to preparing for a Microsoft Office Specialist Exam #77-603.

Course Length

The Microsoft Business Certification Series can adapt to meet various course length requirements. There are two types of exercises in this book: Learn the Skill and Practice the Skill (refer to the Conventions and Graphics section to identify the different icons used for each type).For the shortest course lengths, students can perform just the Learn the Skill exercises. For longer course lengths, students can complete both the Learn the Skill and Practice the Skill exercises.Instructors should refer to the Instructor Resources for this book to learn more about how the material can be adapted.

Course Prerequisites

This course is designed for students who are familiar with personal computers, using a keyboard and using a mouse.The course assumes that students have completed the Microsoft Windows Level 1 course or have equivalent Microsoft Windows knowledge and experience.Students who wish to become proficient using the features of Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 will benefit from taking this course.

Course Outline

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• Lesson 1: Introducing PowerPoint
• Lesson 2: Working with Text
• Lesson 3: Working with Text Content
• Lesson 4: Working with Illustrations and Shapes
• Lesson 5: Working with SmartArt
• Lesson 6: Working with Charts and Tables
• Lesson 7: Working with Slide Masters
• Lesson 8: Using Animations
• Lesson 9: Finalizing the Presentation
• Lesson 10: Using External Content
• Lesson 11: Using Collaborative Features and Securing Shared Presentations
• Lesson 12: Preparing and Rehearsing Presentation Delivery

Appendices

• Appendix A: A Quick Review of Basics
• Appendix B: Apply Your Skills Exercises
• Appendix C: Answers to Review Questions
• Appendix D: Microsoft Office PowerPoint
• 2007 Exam Objectives
• Appendix E: Glossary of Terms
• Appendix F: Index