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Microsoft Office 2021: PowerPoint Intermediate

Learn how to enhance your PowerPoint presentations with video, audio, and other advanced techniques
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Course: On-Demand
Intermediate Provider Erin Sullivan  9 chapters ·  24 Lessons ·  2h 16m  in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese 

Course Description

In this course on Microsoft PowerPoint 2021 Intermediate, you will learn about some of the advanced functions and techniques you can use to take your presentations to the next level. We will explore how you can add audio and visual media, add animations, and create pre-recorded presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint 2021. By the end of this course, you will be able to deliver better presentations and make the most out of what Microsoft PowerPoint 2021 has to offer.

We will explore how to use templates and themes to create presentations that save time in formatting and use cohesive elements throughout. You will also learn how to use different types of animations and transition techniques to add excitement to your slides, as well as how you can insert video and audio from a variety of sources. We will also explore how to use Presenter View while delivering presentations, and how you can use the Slide Sorter view to better organize your presentations. This course will also teach you how to set up your slide show for in-person delivery, as well as how to record presentations and other exporting options so you can share your work with audiences around the world.

What You'll Learn

  • Insert and manage video, audio, and screen recordings from a variety of sources in your presentations
  • Apply animation effects, paths, and transition techniques using the Animation Pane and timing controls
  • Use templates and themes to create cohesive presentations that save time in formatting
  • Record presentations and use exporting options to share your work with audiences around the world
  • Deliver presentations using Presenter View and organize slides with the Slide Sorter view
  • Add and manage comments, speaker notes, and annotations when reviewing a presentation

Key Takeaways

  • The course covers advanced PowerPoint 2021 functions including adding audio and visual media, animations, and pre-recorded presentations.
  • Learners explore inserting video, screen recordings, and audio from a variety of sources into their slides.
  • Templates and themes are used to create presentations that save time in formatting and apply cohesive elements throughout.
  • The course teaches setting up slide shows for in-person delivery as well as recording presentations and other exporting options.
  • Presenter View and Slide Sorter view are covered to help deliver and organize presentations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in this PowerPoint 2021 Intermediate course?

You will learn advanced functions and techniques such as adding audio and visual media, applying animations, creating pre-recorded presentations, using templates and themes, and exploring exporting options in Microsoft PowerPoint 2021.

Does this course cover adding multimedia to presentations?

Yes. The course explores how to insert video, screen recordings, and audio from a variety of sources, and how to add additional media to presentations.

Will I learn how to record and share presentations?

Yes. The course teaches how to record presentations and use exporting options so you can share your work with audiences around the world.

What skills does this course help build?

This course helps build skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, advanced function presentation, and presentation software.

Does the course cover delivering presentations?

Yes. It covers setting up a slide show for in-person delivery and using Presenter View while delivering presentations, as well as using the Slide Sorter view to organize presentations.