About this Course
This in-depth one-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge to use Microsoft PowerPoint to create slides for presentation while building two unique qualities: appropriate skills and personal confidence.
This confidence comes from knowing what you want to say and being comfortable with your communication skills. In this course, you will master the skills that will make you a better speaker and presenter.
Audience Profile
This course is intended for Information workers who want to take advantage of Microsoft PowerPoint capabilities and time saving techniques to create appropriate presentations.
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Prepare materials and create outline for the presentation
Create professional looking presentations
Know how to set up the room for presentation
Learn how to build speaker confidence
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must be:
An intermediate user of Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 or 2000 for at least 1 year
Module 1: Presentation Skills
This module explains how to get general overview of what a presentation need to be a successful one.
Lessons
Why You Need to Present
Overcome Presentation Nightmare
Prepare, Prepare, Prepare
Lab : Review
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Overcome presentation nightmare
Discover what is needed to create a successful presentation
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Module 2: Preparing Your Materials
This module explains how to put the thought process in creating a presentation into meaningful outlines.
Lessons
Planning Your Presentation
Why Use Microsoft PowerPoint for Your Presentation?
Organize Your Outline with Microsoft PowerPoint
Create an Outline
Rearrange an Outline
Lab : Review
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Plan your presentation
Use the outlining feature to organize your points
Module 3: Create Professional-Looking Slides
This module explains how to use Microsoft PowerPoint feature to enhance how the slide look.
Lessons
Tips on Choosing Fonts
Embed Fonts in Your Presentation
Customize Slide Background
Use Fill Effects as Background
Apply a Design Template
Create Summary Slides
Insert Date and Slide Numbers
Create Speakers’ Notes
Print Speakers’ Notes
Create Handouts
Lab : Review
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand how to use fonts successfully in a presentation
Customize background with fill effects
Create an apply design templates, summary slide and speaker notes
Module 4: Using Animation
This module explains how to use animation appropriately in a presentation.
Lessons
Enhance Your Presentation with Animation
Apply a Preset Animation Scheme
Add Custom Animation Effects to a Slide
Change and Remove Effects
Animate by Word or By Letter
Add Transition Effects with Sound
Insert Multimedia Objects
Package for CD
Lab : Review
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Apply animation to text and objects
Package contents of a presentation
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Module 5: Preparing the Room
This module explains how to prepare the room for successful presentation.
Lessons
What Do You Need to Prepare?
Room Atmosphere and Temperature
Seating Arrangements
Presentation Equipment
Lab : Review
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Use the appropriate seating arrangement for the type of presentation you are giving
Ensure the room atmosphere and equipment is conducive for a good presentation outcome
Module 6: Building Speaker's Confidence
This module explains how to build a speaker's confidence quickly.
Lessons
Building Speaker’s Confidence
Personal Grooming
Anticipate Questions
Develop A Contingency Plan
Lab : Review
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Use tips on building speaker’s confidence
Prepare better for a successful presentation
Develop a contingency plan
Module 7: Presentation Tips
This module explains how to apply useful tips and tricks of successful presenters.
Lessons
Presentation Tips – Before the Presentation
Presentation Tips – During the Presentation
Annotate Your Slides
Lab : Review
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Use tips for before and after the presentation.
Before attending this course, students must be:
An intermediate user of Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 or 2000 for at least 1 year
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.