Course Details

Course Description

This course provides learners with the foundational skills needed to create engaging and professional presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Students will be introduced to the PowerPoint interface, including the Ribbon, Slides Pane, and Presentation Views, and will learn how to design and organize slides effectively. The course covers essential skills such as adding and formatting text, images, shapes, and charts, as well as applying themes, slide layouts, and transitions to create visually appealing presentations.

In addition, learners will gain practical experience in structuring presentations for clarity and impact, inserting multimedia elements, and using animations to enhance communication. The course also explores tools for reviewing, collaborating, and delivering presentations confidently. By the end of this course, students will be able to design and present slideshows suitable for academic, business, or personal use, equipping them with a key digital skill for modern communication.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

• Students who need to create presentations for school projects and academic work.

• Job seekers and professionals who want to improve their presentation and communication skills.

• Business owners and entrepreneurs looking to design slides for pitching ideas, products, or services.

• Teachers, trainers, and facilitators who need effective tools for delivering lessons and workshops.

• Anyone new to PowerPoint who wishes to gain practical skills in creating engaging and visually appealing presentations.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to PowerPoint

• What is PowerPoint and its uses

• Exploring the PowerPoint interface (Ribbon, Tabs, Slides Pane, Notes Pane)

• Creating, saving, opening, and closing presentations

• Understanding slide views (Normal, Slide Sorter, Reading, Slide Show)

Unit 2: Working with Slides

• Creating a new presentation (Blank & Templates)

• Adding, duplicating, deleting, and rearranging slides

• Applying themes and design templates

• Choosing slide layouts (title, content, comparison, blank, etc.)

Unit 3: Adding and Formatting Text

• Inserting text in placeholders and text boxes

• Formatting fonts, colors, and sizes

• Using bullet points and numbered lists

• Aligning and spacing text for readability

Unit 4: Working with Objects

• Inserting and formatting shapes, icons, and SmartArt

• Adding pictures and screenshots

• Working with charts and tables

• Layering and grouping objects

Unit 5: Design and Layout

• Applying and customizing themes

• Using slide backgrounds (colors, gradients, images)

• Working with slide masters for consistency

• Creating custom slide layouts

Unit 6: Animations and Transitions

• Applying slide transitions

• Adding animations to text and objects

• Setting animation timing and order

• Best practices for professional animations

Unit 7: Multimedia in PowerPoint

• Inserting audio and video files

• Adding screen recordings

• Using hyperlinks and action buttons

• Embedding YouTube videos or online media

Unit 8: Reviewing and Proofing Presentations

• Spell check and proofing tools

• Adding comments

• Collaboration and co-authoring in PowerPoint

• Comparing two presentations

Unit 9: Running and Delivering Presentations

• Slide show setup (timings, rehearsing, custom shows)

• Using Presenter View (notes, laser pointer, zoom)

• Printing slides, handouts, and notes pages

• Exporting to PDF and video formats

Unit 10: Practical Projects

• Create a company profile presentation

• Design a school/academic project presentation

• Create a product or event pitch presentation

• Prepare a multimedia slideshow with images, audio, and video

Unit 11: Course Review and Assessment

• Review of PowerPoint essentials

• Hands-on assessment

• Q&A and feedback session