Microsoft Powerpoint

International Open Academy

Module Exams

Included in course price

The course begins with the basics of creating and editing slides. Students will then progress to making those slides visually appealing with themes and colors. In the following two modules, students will learn how to create and insert charts and infographics, and how to include audio and video that can be played directly from the slideshow. The course ends with final review, adding notes and creating printable handouts, and saving the slideshow appropriately.

Introduction to creating dynamic, attractive slides

Start at the very beginning with the basics of opening, editing and saving a file. Learn to add and edit text, images and shapes to begin building the content of your presentation. Then, take your creation and make it shine with visually pleasing themes, backgrounds and fonts. Increase the appeal of your presentation even further by adding snappy transitions and animations to your slides.

More advanced modifications add class and style

Learn to add links to relevant websites, and create charts and other infographics for your business presentations. Then add interesting audio clips or relevant clips of video that play right from your slide.

Final touches to present like a pro

Learn to use review tools to assure the presentation is accurate and easy to read. Create notes and handouts and show your audience that you’ve come prepared to wow them. Assure you’ve saved the final presentation and any associated media in the right file format.

Don’t miss the chance to advance your presentation skills!

Our online, self-paced PowerPoint course will give you the knowledge and skills you need to take your presentations to the next level.

How is the PowerPoint course assessed?

There is a short multiple-choice exam at the end of each module for you to take and you’ll know your score immediately.

By studying Ms PowerPoint online with IOA, you do not pay an extra fee for sitting an exam or have to wait for a set date to sit an exam.

Microsoft Powerpoint Course Breakdown

Module 1: Introduction To Powerpoint

• Opening a new file
• Editing a slide
• Adding a new text area
• Formatting text
• Creating a list
• Adding a shape
• Adding and formatting an image
• Adding a new slide
• Saving the slideshow
• How to play the slideshow

Module 2: Slides With Style

• Selecting and changing a slideshow theme
• Changing a color scheme
• Selecting a font scheme
• Selecting a background style
• Slide transitions
• Animations

Module 3: Links, Charts And Infographics

• How to create and use a hyperlink
• How to create and insert a chart
• How to create and insert SmartArt infographics

Module 4: Embedding Audio And Video

• Inserting and playing an audio clip
• Insertingand playing a video clip from your computer
• Inserting and playing a video clip from the Internet

Module 5: Finalizing The Presentation

• Checking spelling
• Reviewing for visibility and legibility
• Adding notes
• Printing handouts
• Restricting editing
• Saving the file in different formats

• Anyone who wants to create appealing and informative PowerPoint presentations
• Business people and managers who regularly present sales pitches, proposals or data analysis
• Educators and speakers who teach or lead groups
• Students who want to be at the head of the class when giving presentations

This Microsoft PowerPoint course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.

Knowing how to create engaging, professional PowerPoint presentations will serve you well in any career path! To have this skill will be a building block on the road to getting the job you want, no matter what that job is.