Course details

After an introduction to PowerPoint's window components and Help system, students will learn to create, save, rearrange presentations, format text, use drawing objects, work with graphics, insert tables and charts, use templates, themes and transitions.

Course Outline

1 - Getting started

  • The PowerPoint window
  • Getting help

2 - New presentations

  • Creating presentations
  • Saving presentations
  • Rearranging and deleting slides
  • Using slides from other presentations

3 - Formatting slides

  • Formatting text
  • Modifying text
  • Formatting paragraphs

4 - Using drawing objects

  • Using drawing objects
  • Adding shapes
  • Modifying objects
  • Using text in objects

5 - Working with graphics

  • WordArt
  • Pictures
  • Clip art

6 - Using tables and charts

  • Tables
  • Charts
  • Diagrams

7 - Modifying presentations

  • Templates and themes
  • Slide masters
  • Transitions and timings
  • Speaker notes
  • Slide shows

8 - Proofing and delivering presentations

  • Proofing presentations
  • Running presentations
  • Printing presentations

Target Audience: This course is intended for an inpidual who wants to learn the basic features of PowerPoint to create effective presentations by using the drawing tools, clip art, WordArt, charts, and tables.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About New Horizons Ireland

With a very convenient location next to Jervis street in Dublin 1, we offer a wide range of IT and business skills courses and we can also send our instructors to your location.

We are 100% Irish owned, but we are also part of the largest independent IT Training Provider, New Horizons Computer Learning Centres who deliver more courses than any other IT training company.

Because we're local, we understand the needs of business and individuals in our community. Whether you choose to take classes in person or online, you're always welcome to call or stop by.

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