Creating a visually persuasive message is a vital workplace skill. This course guides participants through the design and delivery of impactful presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint 365’s latest tools and features. The course covers essential design techniques, layout skills, and multimedia integration for business or academic purposes.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand the PowerPoint 365 interface and tools
Create well-structured slide content
Apply consistent formatting and visual design
Insert images, videos, and audio for engagement
Deliver and manage live presentations effectively
Key Topics:
PowerPoint 365 ribbon and workspace features
Text formatting and layout design
Inserting and formatting images, charts, and media
Transitions, animations, and timing controls
Presentation delivery tools and settings
Exam Details
This course is designed to build participants’ understanding of key concepts and competencies aligned with the ICDL Presentation certification.
The certification evaluates practical ability in creating, editing, and delivering professional presentations using standard presentation software. It is suited for individuals seeking to validate workplace-ready digital presentation skills.
Topics covered include slide formatting, text editing, chart creation, image insertion, animation, transitions, and presentation output. The course supports preparation for the practice-based ICDL exam in presentations.
To maximise success, participants are strongly encouraged to complement the course with additional self-study, revision of course materials, and dedicated practice before attempting the exam.
Module 1. Exploring PowerPoint
- Working with PowerPoint
- Starting PowerPoint
- Using the Quick Access Toolbar
- Set Basic Options and Preferences
- Use PowerPoint Help
- Exit PowerPoint
- Labs - Exploring PowerPoint
Module 2. Using Basic Presentation Skills
- Entering Text into a Presentation
- Saving a New Presentation
- Closing a Presentation
- Creating a New Presentation
- Opening an Existing Presentation
- Adding a New Slide
- Renaming an Existing Presentation
- Saving to Another File Type
- Switch Between Open Presentations
- Labs
Module 3. Working with Presentations
- Applying a Design Template/Theme
- Applying a Background Color
- Changing Slide Orientation
- Changing the Magnification
- Creating Speaker Notes
- Switching Views
- Add a New Slide Using Layout
- Maintaining Consistent Design using Master Slide
- Insert/Remove a Graphic from Master Slide
- Labs
Module 4. Editing and Proofing Text
- Selecting Text
- Deleting Slide Items
- Moving/Copying Text between Slides
- Using the Paste Options Button
- Using the Clipboard Task Pane
- Using Undo and Redo
- Finding and Replacing Text
- Checking Spelling as You Type
- Running the Spelling Checker
- Labs
Module 5. Formatting Presentation Text
- Changing an Existing Font
- Modifying the Font Size
- Changing Font Style and Effect
- Changing the Font Color
- Use Change Case
- Changing Text Alignment
- Setting Tab Stops
- Modifying Paragraph Spacing
- Working with Indents
- Using Hyperlinks
- Labs
Module 6. Formatting Bullets and Numbers
- Adding and Removing Bullets
- Adding and Removing Numbers
- Modifying Bullets and Numbers
- Adjust Spacing before/after numbered list
- Labs
Module 7. Creating Basic Table
- Inserting a Table
- Adjust Table Cell
- Select Row & Column
- Insert Row & Column
- Labs
Module 8. Using Graphic Images
- Inserting a Picture
- Use Slide Layout
- Move a Graphic
- Resize a Graphic
- Change Arrow Start Style, Arrow Finish Style
- Labs
Module 9. Using SmartArt
- Inserting a SmartArt Object
- Resizing/Repositioning a SmartArt Object
- Inserting Text into a SmartArt Object
- Formatting Text Within a SmartArt Object
- Adding Shapes to a SmartArt
- Labs
Module 10. Working with Slides
- Selecting Multiple Slides
- Moving Slides
- Duplicating Slides
- Copying Slides
- Hiding Slide
- Deleting Slides
- Labs
Module 11. Working with Drawn Objects
- Drawing an Enclosed Object
- Changing the Fill Color of an Object
- Applying a Fill Effect
- Applying Effects
- Drawing a Line
- Formatting Lines
- Creating a Text Box
- Rotating an Object
- Flipping an Objects
- Arranging Objects
- Aligning Objects
- Grouping Objects
- Labs
Module 12. Creating Charts
- Inserting a chart
- Adding/removing/Edit Chart
- Changing Chart Type
- Applying Chart Style
- Adding Data Label
- Inserting Pictures
- Formatting Background
- Labs
Module 13. Adding Special Effects
- Adding Slide Transition
- Animating Text and Objects
- Labs
Module 14. Page Setup
- Selecting Page Setup Options
- Printing Presentation
- Printing Speaker Notes
- Printing Outlines
- Printing Handouts
- Creating Footers
- Labs
Module 15. Using Slide Show View
- Running a Slide Show
- Navigate a Slide Show
- Labs
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