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Microsoft 365: PowerPoint Beginner (2023)
Learn how to create, format, and deliver attractive and effective slideshows in Microsoft PowerPoint 365Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 16 lessons.
Beginner Provider : Deanna Schmuck 6 chapters · 16 Lessons · 1h 29m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
Organizations often need to visually present or communicate information in an engaging way. This information could be an important message, introducing a product, an analysis or overview, meeting agenda, instructions to complete, and much more. Microsoft PowerPoint is the presentation software in Microsoft 365. PowerPoint enables users to create slideshows, or decks, to aid in presentation delivery, share content, and beyond. These skills are essential for many kinds of professionals.
In this course on Microsoft 365: PowerPoint 2023, you will learn how to create, format, and deliver attractive and effective slideshows. We will explore navigating PowerPoint, building slide decks and formatting slides, as well as inserting text, images, SmartArt, videos, and links into slide decks. We’ll also discuss adding slide transitions and animations, adding themes and backgrounds, printing slides, and running a slideshow. By the end of this course, you will be able to create and run an effective slideshow.
What You'll Learn
- Create and deliver effective slideshows in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Format slides for a consistent feel with themes and backgrounds
- Insert text, images, SmartArt, videos, and links into slide decks
- Add slide transitions, animations, and text animation
- Navigate PowerPoint and run a slideshow with presentation options
- Print, download, and save copies of slides and handouts
Key Takeaways
- Microsoft PowerPoint is the presentation software in Microsoft 365 used to create slideshows, or decks, to aid in presentation delivery and share content.
- Organizations use presentations to communicate information such as an important message, a product introduction, an analysis or overview, a meeting agenda, or instructions.
- The course covers building slide decks, formatting slides, and inserting text, images, SmartArt, videos, and links.
- It also covers adding slide transitions and animations, themes and backgrounds, printing slides, and running a slideshow.
- By the end of the course, learners are able to create and run an effective slideshow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is for professionals who need to visually present or communicate information in an engaging way, since presentation skills are described as essential for many kinds of professionals.
What will I be able to do after completing this course?
By the end of the course, you will be able to create, format, and deliver attractive and effective slideshows, and run an effective slideshow.
What topics does this course cover?
It covers navigating PowerPoint, building slide decks and formatting slides, inserting text, images, SmartArt, videos, and links, adding slide transitions and animations, adding themes and backgrounds, printing slides, and running a slideshow.
Which software does this course use?
It uses Microsoft PowerPoint, the presentation software in Microsoft 365, in the 2023 version.
What skills will I gain from this course?
Skills include Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Presenter, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office 365, PowerPoint Animation, and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) - PowerPoint.
