Basic Microsoft PowerPoint Computer Course
This course teaches you the essentials of Microsoft PowerPoint. You’ll learn how to create clear, attractive presentations using slides, text, images, and simple animations. Ideal for beginners who want to build confidence and communicate ideas effectively.
Create presentations with confidence and ease
Learn how to design and deliver clear, engaging presentations that capture your audience’s attention. This course covers the essentials of Microsoft PowerPoint, including creating slides, adding images and graphics, using animations and transitions, and organising your content effectively. Build your confidence to communicate ideas clearly and professionally in any setting.
Ready to create impressive presentations?
- Learn to build clear, effective slides
- Add images, text, and graphics easily
- Use animations and transitions with confidence
- Organise your content for maximum impact
- Develop skills to engage any audience
Description
What is Microsoft PowerPoint?
Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation software developed by Microsoft. It allows users to create slide-based presentations that can include text, images, charts, videos, and animations. PowerPoint is widely used in business, education, and various other fields to communicate ideas and information effectively.
Why Learn Microsoft PowerPoint?
Learning Microsoft PowerPoint enables individuals to:
- Create professional presentations
- Enhance audience engagement through multimedia
- Organise information clearly
- Customize slides to suit various purposes
- Improve communication and presentation skills
Key Features of Microsoft PowerPoint
- Slide Templates – Use pre-designed layouts to organize your content
- Text & Media Tools – Add text, images, audio, and video easily
- Transitions & Animations – Apply effects to keep the audience engaged
Benefits of Using Microsoft PowerPoint
- Easy to Learn – Beginner-friendly with drag-and-drop tools
- Highly Customisable – Adjust colors, fonts, and layouts to suit your style
- Works Everywhere – Access on computers, tablets, and mobile devices
Note: This online PowerPoint course is perfect for beginners who want to create professional, engaging presentations. In just a short time, you’ll be presenting with confidence and clarity.
Course Content
Unit 1: Getting started with PowerPoint
- Finding your way in the PowerPoint environment
- Create and save a PowerPoint presentation
- Using the help function in PowerPoint
Unit 2: Developing a PowerPoint presentation
- Creating and ordering multiple slides
- Creating slide layouts with placeholders
- Working with themes
- Working with text
Unit 3: Performing advanced text editing
- Formatting characters
- Creating bulleted and numbered lists
- Adjusting spacing options
- Formatting text boxes
Unit 4: Adding graphical elements to your presentation
- Inserting images
- Inserting shapes and WordArt
- Inserting tables
- Inserting charts
- Lines
Unit 5: Delivering a presentation
- Transitions
- Preparing notes
- Proofing the presentation
- Printing handouts
- Preparing to present
- Hiding slides
Unit 6: Working in multiple presentations
- Working in multiple presentations
Unit 7: Wordart and shapes
- Creating WordArt
- Inserting shapes
- Formatting shapes
Unit 8: Transitions
- Applying transitions
- Modifying transitions
- Advancing slides
Unit 9: Preparing to present your slideshow
- Adding notes to your presentation
- Spell check your presentation
- Printing your slides, notes and handouts
- Presenting your slides using presentation tools
Unit 10: Adding a header and footer
- Adding a footer
- Adding a date
- Adding a number
- Non-accredited: Short course only
- Duration: 03h 40m
- Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
- Access Period: 12 Months
