Microsoft PowerPoint for Advanced Users (PP365F) – Outline

Detailed Course Outline

1 Planning presentations
  • 1.1 Preliminary considerations for creating presentations
  • 1.2 Define objectives and target group
  • 1.3 Compiling information
  • 1.4 Organise information systematically
  • 1.5 Timing
  • 1.6 Selection of resources for the lecture
  • 1.7 Determining the structure of a presentation
  • 1.8 Creating an Outline with PowerPoint
  • 1.9 Structuring presentations with sections
2 Create slides with designs
  • 2.1 What are designs?
  • 2.2 Assigning designs and design elements
  • 2.3 Create and edit your own designs
  • 2.4 Exercises
3 Design templates professionally
  • 3.1 Basic information on the use of templates
  • 3.2 Using design elements in the slide master
  • 3.3 Dividing the space on the slide
  • 3.4 Notes on the design of the slide master
  • 3.5 Create additional masters
  • 3.6 Using several masters
  • 3.7 Creating an individual slide layout
  • 3.8 Using Microsoft Office templates
  • 3.9 Exercises
4 Use appropriate colours and fonts
  • 4.1 Using colours
  • 4.2 Selecting appropriate fonts
  • 4.3 Assigning suitable font sizes
  • 4.4 Designing presentations without barriers
  • 4.5 Changing alignment and indents of paragraphs in the Master
  • 4.6 Setting line and paragraph spacing in the master
  • 4.7 Exercises
5 Designing individual slides
  • 5.1 Notes on slide design
  • 5.2 Designing texts on transparencies
  • 5.3 Using appropriate character formatting
  • 5.4 Designing diagrams
  • 5.5 Inserting and designing additional slides
  • 5.6 Create presentation slides
  • 5.7 Navigating to sections with zoom functions
  • 5.8 Adding comments to slides
  • 5.9 Exercise
6 Using tables and diagrams on slides
  • 6.1 Designing tables
  • 6.2 Editing tables individually
  • 6.3 Designing diagrams
  • 6.4 Exercise
7 Using graphics and formulas on slides
  • 7.1 Using graphics in presentations
  • 7.2 Inserting graphics in PowerPoint
  • 7.3 Create a photo album from graphics
  • 7.4 Inserting mathematical formulas
  • 7.5 Exercises
8 Designing slides with AV media
  • 8.1 Using AV media
  • 8.2 Using videos
  • 8.3 Edit videos
  • 8.4 Using audio elements
  • 8.5 Compress multimedia elements
  • 8.6 Create screen recordings
  • 8.7 Exercise
9 Using Excel functions in PowerPoint
  • 9.1 Creating an Excel spreadsheet in PowerPoint
  • 9.2 Inserting an existing Excel table
  • 9.3 Exercises
10 Use animations
  • 10.1 Use animations sensibly
  • 10.2 Assigning animations
  • 10.3 Customize animations
  • 10.4 Timing animation sequences
  • 10.5 Using animation paths
  • 10.6 Animate diagrams
  • 10.7 Animating SmartArt graphics
  • 10.8 Animate 3D objects
  • 10.9 Exercise
11 Produce professional supporting material
  • 11.1 Creating notes for the presentation
  • 11.2 Designing and printing notes
  • 11.3 Prepare handouts for the audience
  • 11.4 Practical tips on notes and handouts
  • 11.5 Exercise
12 The optimal screen presentation
  • 12.1 Hiding slides in the slide show
  • 12.2 Using links in presentations
  • 12.3 Navigating with zoom functions
  • 12.4 Packaging screen presentations
  • 12.5 Sharing slide shows
  • 12.6 Using the instructor view
  • 12.7 Special presentation options
  • 12.8 Exercise
13 Presenting professionally
  • 13.1 What you should do before the presentation
  • 13.2 Prepare presentation at the venue
  • 13.3 Presenting professionally