Microsoft PowerPoint Basic (2025)

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R1,500.00R2,194.00 (Excl. VAT)

COURSE FEATURES

PowerPoint Basic training is designed for beginners and serves as a fundamental step in acquiring the ability to create professional and impactful presentations for personal, academic, or professional use. It focuses on core concepts like slide creation, text formatting, image insertion, and basic animation, enabling participants to convey information in a clear and engaging manner.

What you will learn in this course

Lesson 1: Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint

  • What Is Microsoft PowerPoint?
  • Launching PowerPoint
  • Understanding the PowerPoint Interface
  • Creating a New Presentation

 

Lesson 2: Working with Slides

  • Adding and Deleting Slides
  • Slide Layouts and Design
  • Slide Themes and Variants
  • Rearranging and Copying Slides

 

Lesson 3: Adding and Formatting Text

  • Typing and Editing Text
  • Text Formatting (Font, Size, Colour)
  • Bulleted and Numbered Lists
  • Spell Check and Proofreading

 

Lesson 4: Adding Images and Graphics

  • Inserting Pictures and Clip Art
  • Image Formatting and Cropping
  • Adding Shapes and Icons
  • Working with SmartArt

 

Lesson 5: Slide Transitions and Animation

  • Applying Slide Transitions
  • Animation Basics
  • Custom Animation
  • Timing and Sequencing

 

Lesson 6: Slide Master and Templates

  • Using Slide Master
  • Creating Custom Slide Layouts
  • Designing Presentation Templates
  • Theme Customization

 

Lesson 7: Adding Multimedia and Links

  • Embedding Videos and Audio
  • Hyperlinks and Action Buttons
  • Interactive Elements
  • Speaker Notes and Presenter View

 

Lesson 8: Slide Show Delivery and Tools

  • Starting a Slide Show
  • Presenter View
  • Slide Show Options
  • Annotations and Markups

 

Lesson 9: Printing and Exporting

  • Printing Slides, Handouts, and Notes
  • Exporting to PDF or Video
  • Sharing and Collaboration
  • File Management and Compatibility

 

Lesson 10: Tips and Tricks

  • Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Customizing PowerPoint Options
  • Troubleshooting Common Issues
  • Presentation Tips for Success

 

Who should attend?

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint, covering the essential skills and tools needed for creating and delivering effective presentations. Participants will gain foundational knowledge required for both personal and professional slide creation and presentation tasks.

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