Learn how to create visually interesting presentations that will cause people to sit up and pay attention.
Learn how to create visually interesting presentations that will cause people to sit up and pay attention.
Microsoft PowerPoint is the most popular tool for presentations in the workplace, so using it effectively is a crucial skill for any business professional. In this course, our PowerPoint teacher Kathy Snizaski will show you how to use PowerPoint’s expert-level options and tools to create powerful and dynamic presentations.
Many of the tools in PowerPoint are designed to help you be a better presenter. Kathy will show you how to apply advanced animation, action buttons, and transitions to keep your audience interested. Did you know PowerPoint comes with a coach? You’ll learn how to rehearse your presentations to fine-tune the timing, and also how to take advantage of your built-in coach. You’ll also learn how to incorporate add-ins and manage video, along with other tools to customize and share your presentation.
Topics covered include:
- Merging and comparing presentations
- Using PowerPoint add-ins
- Customizing font sets
- Adding macros and ActiveX controls
- Using and customizing multiple slide masters
- Editing pictures, WordArt, icons, and equations
- Applying advanced animation, transitions, and action buttons
- Managing video
- Creating custom slide shows
- Adding subtitles and cameos
- Maximizing presentation skills with presenter view and rehearsal options
- Reviewing accessibility
- Recording, sharing, and publishing your presentation in multiple formats
