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Work Smarter with Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft

Work Smarter with Microsoft PowerPoint

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

(799 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
Approx. 19 hours
Learn at your own pace
98%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • How to create, save, and present a basic presentation; apply the basics of formatting; and add multimedia to a presentation

  • How to manage slides and presentations

  • How to apply transitions and animations

  • How to insert elements into a presentation

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Assessments

18 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

In this module, you’ll get started with Microsoft PowerPoint by learning how to navigate the PowerPoint environment, creating and saving a PowerPoint presentation, using help, and selecting a presentation type. During the module, you will build a presentation and edit text.

What's included

13 videos11 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

In this module, you’ll begin formatting with Microsoft PowerPoint. You’ll edit and format characters, paragraphs, objects, and text boxes. You’ll add graphics and SmartArt to a presentation and apply animation and grouping to objects.

What's included

16 videos13 readings5 assignments

In this module, you’ll enhance the appearance of a presentation using tables, charts, audio, and video. You’ll also use animations and transitions.

What's included

13 videos10 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt

This module focuses on the delivery of a presentation. Here you’ll review a presentation, apply slide transitions, print, and deliver a presentation. You’ll add comments, create, and manage sections, annotate, and set up a slide show. Finally, you’ll use hyperlinks and action buttons and record a presentation.

What's included

21 videos17 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt

In this module, you'll have the opportunity to complete an optional honors assignment for special recognition. You are not required to complete this assignment to get a Course Certificate but if you complete all honors assignments in the course, your Course Certificate will include a special Honor’s Recognition.

What's included

1 video1 reading1 peer review1 discussion prompt

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