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MICROSOFT® OFFICE POWERPOINT® 2016: PART 1 (DESKTOP/OFFICE 365™)

Course Specifications

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 pr
esent 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.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completing this course, you will be able to create and deliver engaging multimedia presentations that convey the key points of your message through the use of text, graphics, and animations.
 
You will:

  • Identify the basic features and functions of PowerPoint 2016.
  • Develop a PowerPoint presentation.
  • Perform advanced text editing operations.
  • Add graphical elements to your presentation.
  • Modify objects in your presentation.
  • Add tables to your presentation.
  • Add charts to your presentation.
  • Prepare to deliver your presentation.

TARGET STUDENT:

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.

COURSE CONTENT
 

Lesson 1: Getting Started with PowerPoint

 Topic A: Navigate the PowerPoint Environment
 Topic B: View and Navigate a Presentation
 Topic C: Create and Save a PowerPoint Presentation
 Topic D: Use PowerPoint Help

Lesson 2: Developing a PowerPoint Presentation

 Topic A: Select a Presentation Type
 Topic B: Edit Text
 Topic C: Build a Presentation

Lesson 3: Performing Advanced Text Editing Operations

 Topic A: Format Characters
 Topic B: Format Paragraphs
 Topic C: Format Text Boxes

Lesson 4: Adding Graphical Elements to Your Presentation

 Topic A: Insert Images
 Topic B: Insert Shapes

Lesson 5: Modifying Objects in Your Presentation

 Topic A: Edit Objects
 Topic B: Format Objects
 Topic C: Group Objects
 Topic D: Arrange Objects
 Topic E: Animate Objects

Lesson 6: Adding Tables to Your Presentation

 Topic A: Create a Table
 Topic B: Format a Table
 Topic C: Insert a Table from Other Microsoft Office Applications

Lesson 7: Adding Charts to Your Presentation

 Topic A: Create a Chart
 Topic B: Format a Chart
 Topic C: Insert a Chart from Microsoft Excel

Lesson 8: Preparing to Deliver Your Presentation

 Topic A: Review Your Presentation
 Topic B: Apply Transitions
 Topic C: Print Your Presentation
 Topic D: Deliver Your Presentation

 

MICROSOFT® OFFICE POWERPOINT® 2016: PART 2

Course Specifications

Course Number: 091061

Overview:

Meetings, instruction, training, pitches; these are all a part of our daily lives. We are often called upon to deliver presentations with little notice, at multiple venues, and with varying requirements. And, some of these presentations include sensitive information that needs to be guarded. Given all the variables, it may seem an overwhelming task to deliver your content, on time, to all audiences, and to only those who need to see it. Oh, and by the way, you need to make it interesting, informative, and memorable. So, how do you do it? Without the help of a robust set of tools, it would be nearly impossible. But Microsoft® Office PowerPoint® 2016 provides you with a variety of such tools that can help you deliver content in nearly any situation, while saving time and effort. By taking advantage of these tools, you will be creating presentations that not only stand out from the crowd, but also don't consume all of your available time.
 
You can also use the course to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification exam for Microsoft PowerPoint 2016.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completing this course, you will be able to customize the PowerPoint 2016 application, and effectively create, collaborate on, secure, and distribute complex multimedia presentations for a variety of situations.
 
You will:

  • Modify the PowerPoint environment.
  • Customize design templates.
  • Add SmartArt and math equations to a presentation.
  • Work with media and animations.
  • Collaborate on a presentation.
  • Customize a slide show.
  • Secure and distribute a presentation.

TARGET STUDENT:

This course is intended for students who have a foundational working knowledge of PowerPoint 2016, who wish to take advantage of the application's higher-level usability, security, collaboration, and distribution functionality.

PREREQUISITES:

To ensure success, students should have experience using PowerPoint 2016, running within the Windows® 10 operating system, to create, edit, and deliver multimedia presentations. To attain this level of knowledge and skills, you can take the following Logical Operations courses:

  • Using Microsoft® Windows® 10 or Microsoft® Windows® 10: Transition from Windows® 8
  • Microsoft® Office PowerPoint® 2016: Part 1

COURSE CONTENT
 

Lesson 1: Modifying the PowerPoint Environment

 Topic A: Customize the User Interface
 Topic B: Set PowerPoint 2016 Options

Lesson 2: Customizing Design Templates

 Topic A: Modify Slide Masters and Slide Layouts
 Topic B: Add Headers and Footers
 Topic C: Modify the Notes Master and the Handout Master

Lesson 3: Adding SmartArt and Math Equations to a Presentation

 Topic A: Create SmartArt
 Topic B: Modify SmartArt
 Topic C: Write Math Equations

Lesson 4: Working with Media and Animations

 Topic A: Add Audio to a Presentation
 Topic B: Add Video to a Presentation
 Topic C: Customize Animations and Transitions

Lesson 5: Collaborating on a Presentation

 Topic A: Review a Presentation
 Topic B: Store and Share Presentations on the Web

Lesson 6: Customizing a Slide Show

 Topic A: Annotate a Presentation
 Topic B: Set Up a Slide Show
 Topic C: Create a Custom Slide Show
 Topic D: Add Hyperlinks and Action Buttons
 Topic E: Record a Presentation

Lesson 7: Securing and Distributing a Presentation

 Topic A: Secure a Presentation
 Topic B: Broadcast a Slide Show
 Topic C: Create a Video or a CD