ICT 456 - Microsoft PowerPoint Levels 1 and 2

Course Description

Microsoft PowerPoint allows the information worker to create and manage presentations.

Students will learn how to: add and edit text; create templates; add and modify slides layouts and themes; add and modify WordArt, graphics, shapes or illustrations, SmartArt, tables and charts; create and modify slide masters; add, remove and create custom animations; use slideshow features; create a presentation from an outline; import slides; insert hyperlinks, media clips and sounds; view and manage markups and comments; add signatures and security; remove hidden data; create self-running presentations and publish to a web server.

Course Details

Registration

• Registrations within 24 hours of course start time must be made by phone (403-220-2866).

Course Content

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Create a presentation
• Format a presentation using slide masters
• Customize presentation options and views
• Configure and present slideshows
• Insert and formats slides, shapes, text, tables, charts, SmartArt, images, and media
• Apply transitions between slides
• Animate slide content
• Set timing for transitions and animations
• Merge content from multiple presentations
• Track changes and resolve differences
• Print, save, protect and share presentations

Proficiencies

• Students must be familiar with the personal computer, keyboard and mouse.
• Students must have Microsoft Windows skills and knowledge, and be able to perform the following tasks:
  • start and run Windows
  • use the taskbar, Start button and Help feature
  • use Minimize, Maximize, Restore Down/Up and Close
  • use the left and right mouse buttons appropriately
  • understand file management techniques
  • navigate between files, folders, or drives

Applies Towards the Following Program(s)

• Certificate in Office Applications : PowerPoint Courses