‘Microsoft PowerPoint Advanced’ Overview
The PowerPoint Advanced is a one-day course taking participants to the next level in presentation enhancement. Learners discover techniques to create more content-rich presentations by including pictures, charts and tables, as well as incorporating sound and video and custom themes. Advanced presentation skills are introduced, including animation and setting up shows for differing output, such as creating self-running presentations for trade shows. Learners will also discover ways to improve productivity, including creating custom templates, using outlines and re-using slides.
Course Code: PPTADV
Duration: 1 Day
‘Microsoft PowerPoint Advanced’ Audience
This course is intended for competent PowerPoint users who wish to extend their knowledge and skills beyond the basics. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to use advanced techniques to create interactive presentations for a range of purposes.
‘Microsoft PowerPoint Advanced’ Prerequisites
Participants need to have completed the Microsoft PowerPoint for Beginners course, or have otherwise gained the equivalent skills.
'Microsoft PowerPoint Advanced' Modules
Module 1: Tables
- Inserting a Table Using the Ribbon
- Inserting Rows and Columns
- Applying a Table Style
- Merging and Splitting Cells
- Adjusting Column Widths
- Adjusting Row Heights
- Resizing and Positioning a Table
- Formatting Table Data
- Aligning Table Data
- Applying Borders
- Applying Shading
Module 2: Charts
- Understanding Charts
- Inserting a Chart Using the Ribbon
- Changing the Chart Type
- Chart Elements
- Using Quick Layouts
- Understanding Chart Buttons
- Changing the Layout of Chart Elements
- Applying a Chart Style
- Understanding the Chart Format Panes
- Formatting Chart Elements
- Editing a Data Series
- Hiding Data Series
- Working With Pie Charts
Module 3: Images
- Understanding Pictures
- Understanding Online Pictures
- Working With PowerPoint Designer
- Inserting a Picture From File
- Inserting an Online Picture
- Resizing an Image
- Positioning an Image
- Rotating and Flipping Images
- Inserting a Screenshot
- Inserting a Screen Clip
- Creating a Photo Album
Module 4: Enhancing Images
- Understanding Picture Enhancements
- The Format Picture Pane
- Removing an Image Background
- Applying Colour Corrections
- Recolouring an Image
- Applying a Picture Style
- Applying Picture Effects
- Applying Artistic Effects
- Cropping an Image
Module 5: Animations and Transitions
- Understanding Animation
- Animating Text
- Animating Objects
- Applying Multiple Effects
- Applying Motion Paths
- The Animation Pane
- Setting the Timing
- Animating SmartArt Graphics
- Using Slide Transitions
Module 6: Media and Action Buttons
- Understanding Media in PowerPoint
- Inserting an Online Video
- Inserting an Audio Clip
- Formatting Media Clips
- Editing Audio Clips
- Optimising and Compressing Media
- Understanding Action Buttons
- Inserting Action Buttons
Module 7: Themes
- Understanding Themes
- Applying a Theme
- Changing the Theme Colours
- Creating Custom Theme Colours
- Changing the Theme Fonts
- Changing the Slide Background
- Saving a Customised Theme
- Using a Customised Theme
- Deleting a Customised Theme
Module 8: Slide Masters
- Understanding Slide Masters
- Viewing the Slide Master
- Changing the Master Font
- Modifying Bullets
- Inserting an Image
- Applying Slide Transitions to the Slide Master
- Inserting Slide Numbers
- Creating Custom Slide Layouts
- Modifying Slide Layouts
Module 9: Templates
- Understanding Templates
- Setting a Custom Templates Location
- Using an Existing Template
- Creating a Template From a Template
- Saving a Custom Template
- Creating a Template From a Theme
- Modifying a Template
- Using a Custom Template
Module 10: Setting Up the Show
- About Self Running Presentations
- Recording a Slide Show
- Setting Up a Self Running Presentation
- Rehearsing Timings
- Setting Up a Speaker-Led Show
- Creating a Custom Show
- Understanding Presenter View
- Using Presenter View
Module 11: Saving and Sharing Presentations
- Packaging Presentations for CD
- Saving a Presentation as a PDF Document
- Saving a Presentation as a Video
- Sending a Presentation via Email
- Presenting a Slide Show Online
- Saving to a Storage Device
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Certified Trainers
All our trainers are SharePoint experts in their own right and must first be qualified to teach in our own World Education Alliance (WEA) Training Certification Program before delivering any of our courses.
We feel that it is important that all of the trainers and instructors can take their real-world experiences into the classroom, in order to ensure that they are well equipped to respond to any queries and questions which may be put their way, as well as give accurate and relevant guidance in the most appropriate methods to leverage the technology which SharePoint and its related tools provide.
Course Material Provided
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FREE Email Support
We offer free post-course support with all of our courses, available via email, telephone, or our Viva Engage community.
FREE Re-sits within 10 Months
Once you've attended any of our public courses, you can re-sit the same course as many times as you like within the next 10 months, as long as your re-sit course has reached the minimum number of paid attendees required to go ahead.
Certificate of Completion
Anyone attending a 3grow course will be provided with a personalised certificate of completion.
Get Hands-on Experience
All 3grow courses include plenty of hands-on experience, delivered via a combination of instructor-led follow-along demos and comprehensive lab exercises.
Personal Class Sizes
Although we allow a maximum of only 10 attendees on our public courses, the average is around 5 students, therefore each participant will leave the course feeling like they received the personal attention they deserve.
