What is Basic Microsoft PowerPoint ?
From A-Z, we equip the user to create effective presentations whilst making the most of shortcut keys and methods to ensure maximum utility of Microsoft PowerPoint. Whether it be to convince management to invest in that new piece of equipment or present the new annual budget to the board of directors, we help you put it into action.
Basic Microsoft PowerPoint
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Thandi Dube
I loved this course and look forward to learn more in the Advanced PowerPoint course.
Pravesh Maharaj
I found this course very easy to do and enjoyed learning about creative ways of making a presentation beautiful.
- Computer/Laptop
- Email for notifications and communication
- Internet connection
- PDF viewer (e.g ADOBE Acrobat)
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- A web browser
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How long does it take to complete?
Unit 1 - Getting started with PowerPoint
1.1 Finding your way in the PowerPoint environment
1.2 The quick access toolbar
1.3 Navigating in PowerPoint
Unit 2 - Slide Basics
2.1 Inserting new slides
2.2 Modifying slide layouts
2.3 Moving and copying slides
2.4 Adding notes
Unit 3 - Working with text
3.1 Copying and moving text
3.2 Formatting text
3.3 Inserting and deleting text boxes
3.4 Formatting text in a text box
Unit 5 - Insert Images
5.1 Insert and manipulate a  picture
5.2 Inserting clipart
5.3 Inserting a screenshot
Unit 6 - Modifying lists
6.1 Apply bullets to a list
6.2 Customising the bullet style
6.3 Apply numbering to a list
6.4 Modifying number styles
6.5 Changing line spacing and indentation
Unit 4 - Working with themes
4.1 Applying a theme to a blank presentation
4.2 Modifying a theme
4.3 Saving a theme
It takes between 4 days and 2 weeks, depending on your speed.
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Unit 7 - Wordart and Shapes
7.1 Creating WordArt
7.2 Inserting shapes
7.3 Formatting shapes
Unit 8 - Transitions
8.1 Applying transitions
8.2 Modifying transitions
8.3 Advancing slides
Unit 9 - Preparing to show your slide show
9.1 Adding notes to your presentation
9.2 Spell check your presentation
9.3 Printing your slides, notes and handouts
9.4 Presenting your slides using presentation tools
Unit 10 -Adding header and footer
10.1 Adding a footer
10.2 Adding a date
10.2 Adding a number
