Do I need prior experience to enroll?

No prerequisite is required. This is a beginner-friendly course.

What certification will I receive?

You will earn a certificate validating your proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, presentation design, slide formatting, multimedia integration, and collaboration.

How does this course help in real-world scenarios?

It helps you create professional presentations, collaborate effectively, communicate ideas with confidence, and deliver impactful presentations across academic, personal, and workplace environments.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

MS PowerPoint & Google Slides Training for Beginners

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MS PowerPoint & Google Slides Training for Beginners

This course is part of Master Productivity and Data Skills Certification Specialization

Instructor: Priyanka Mehta

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Create professional presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint
Design engaging slides with layouts, themes, graphics, and multimedia
Collaborate and share presentations using Google Slides
Communicate ideas confidently through effective presentation design

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There are 2 modules in this course

Master professional presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides. This beginner-friendly course covers PowerPoint fundamentals, slide creation, layouts, themes, graphics, multimedia, presentation design, and Google Slides collaboration. Build practical skills to create engaging presentations, collaborate in real time, and communicate ideas effectively across business, education, and personal projects.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Create professional presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint - Apply slide layouts, themes, graphics, and multimedia - Design visually engaging presentations - Build, edit, and collaborate using Google Slides - Share presentations and collaborate in real time - Communicate ideas with confidence through effective presentation design Ideal for beginners, students, educators, office professionals, and anyone looking to build presentation design and collaboration skills using Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides.

Master the fundamentals of Microsoft PowerPoint and learn to create professional presentations with confidence. This beginner-friendly module covers the PowerPoint interface, slide creation, layouts, backgrounds, themes, text boxes, and graphics. Build practical presentation design skills to organize content effectively, create visually engaging slides, and communicate ideas clearly for business, education, and personal presentations.

What's included

7 videos2 readings3 assignments

7 videosTotal 11 minutes

Introduction2 minutes
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint1 minute
Inserting New Slides2 minutes
Choosing Slide Layouts1 minute
Formatting Slides Backgrounds and Colors1 minute
Inserting and Editing Text Boxes2 minutes
Inserting Graphics3 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Course Syllabus10 minutes
Understanding the PowerPoint Interface10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 130 minutes

Quiz on Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint15 minutes
Quiz on Building Your First Presentation55 minutes
Assignment for Microsoft PowerPoint Fundamentals60 minutes

Master presentation design and create engaging, professional presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides. This beginner-friendly module covers visual design principles, multimedia integration, presentation best practices, Google Slides fundamentals, slide creation, editing, and sharing. Build practical skills to design impactful presentations, collaborate in real time, and communicate ideas effectively across business, education, and professional settings.

What's included

8 videos2 readings4 assignments

8 videosTotal 16 minutes

Importance of Visual Enhancements in a Presentation2 minutes
Adding Audio and Video in Microsoft PowerPoint2 minutes
Essentials of a Good Presentation2 minutes
Introduction to Google Slides1 minute
Accessing Google Slides2 minutes
Creating Google Slides2 minutes
Editing and Sharing Google Slides2 minutes
Quick Recap2 minutes

2 readingsTotal 25 minutes

Working with Microsoft PowerPoint 15 minutes
Working with Google Slides10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 145 minutes

Quiz on Presentation Design Essentials15 minutes
Quiz on Getting Started with Google Slides15 minutes
Quiz on Creating and Sharing Google Slides55 minutes
Assignment for Presentation Design and Google Slides60 minutes

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This course teaches presentation creation, slide design, multimedia integration, and real-time collaboration using Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides.

Ideal for beginners, students, job seekers, office professionals, educators, administrative staff, and anyone looking to build essential presentation design and collaboration skills.

You will learn Microsoft PowerPoint presentation creation, slide design, layouts, themes, graphics, multimedia integration, Google Slides collaboration, and presentation best practices.

To access course materials, assignments, and earn a Certificate, you'll need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. Eligible learners may also have the option to start with a Free Trial. Some courses may also offer a Full Course, No Certificate option. This lets you access course materials, submit required assessments, and receive a final grade, but you won't be able to earn or purchase a Certificate.