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Microsoft 365: PowerPoint Intermediate (2023)

Learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint 365 to create an attractive slideshow with advanced features that will help you stand out from other users
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Course: On-Demand
Intermediate Provider Deanna Schmuck  6 chapters ·  22 Lessons ·  2h 28m  in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese 

Course Description

Individuals and organizations often need ways to visually present information such as a product, an important message, or even to collaborate among clients or employees. Microsoft PowerPoint is presentation software in the Microsoft Office Suite that enables users to create slideshows, or decks, to aid in presentation delivery and more.

In this intermediate course on Microsoft 365: PowerPoint 2023, you will learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint 365 to create an attractive slideshow with advanced features that will help you stand out from other users. We will explore formatting, layering and grouping objects, modifying slide backgrounds, using the Draw tab, creating and customizing bulleted and numbered lists, and how to add and customize audio and videos. We’ll also cover creating advanced slide transitions and animations including animating text, as well as best practices for inserting and formatting charts, tables, and diagrams. By the end of this course, you will be able to create a slideshow with advanced features.

What You'll Learn

  • Format images and shapes and apply effects, including layering and grouping objects
  • Customize slide backgrounds, use the Draw tab, and apply the Format Painter
  • Create and customize bulleted and numbered lists, and add and customize audio and video
  • Build advanced slide transitions and animations, including animating text
  • Insert and format charts, tables, and diagrams, including working with infographics
  • Create an attractive slideshow with advanced PowerPoint features

Key Takeaways

  • Microsoft PowerPoint is presentation software in the Microsoft Office Suite that lets users create slideshows, or decks, to aid in presentation delivery.
  • This intermediate course covers advanced features such as formatting, layering and grouping objects, and modifying slide backgrounds.
  • Learners explore adding and customizing audio and video, plus advanced slide transitions and animations including animating text.
  • The course covers best practices for inserting and formatting charts, tables, and diagrams.
  • By the end of the course, learners will be able to create a slideshow with advanced features that helps them stand out from other users.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I be able to do after completing this course?

By the end of the course you will be able to create a slideshow with advanced features, demonstrating proficiency in formatting and manipulating visual elements, customizing slideshows with advanced visual formatting tools, and adding lists, audio, and advanced transitions.

What topics does this PowerPoint course cover?

It covers formatting, layering and grouping objects, modifying slide backgrounds, using the Draw tab, creating and customizing bulleted and numbered lists, adding and customizing audio and video, advanced slide transitions and animations including animating text, and inserting and formatting charts, tables, and diagrams.

What level is this course?

This is an intermediate course on Microsoft 365: PowerPoint 2023, focused on advanced features that help you stand out from other users.

What skills will I gain?

You will build skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, PowerPoint animation, and presentation software.

Does the course cover working with media in slides?

Yes. The course includes adding audio to slides and customizing audio, as well as adding video to slides and customizing videos.