Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2013: Part 1 (Preview)

Course Description

Overview:

It's hard to imagine a day going by without people passing along large amounts of information. Messages are everywhere, and the number of messages we receive seems to be increasing each day. Whether via phone, email, mass media, or personal interaction, we are subjected to a constant stream of information. With so much communication to contend with, it can be difficult to grab people's attention. But, we are often called upon to do just that. So, how do you grab and maintain an audience's focus when you're asked to present important information? By being clear, organized, and engaging. And, that is exactly what Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2013 can help you do.

Gone are the days of flip charts or drawing on a white board to illustrate your point. Today's audiences are tech savvy, accustomed to high-impact multimedia content, and stretched for time. By learning how to use the vast array of features and functionality contained within Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2013, you will gain the ability to organize your content, enhance it with high-impact visuals, and deliver it with a punch. In this course, you will use PowerPoint 2013 to begin creating engaging, dynamic multimedia presentations.

Course Objectives:

Target Student:

This course is designed for students who wish to gain the foundational understanding of Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2013 that is necessary to create and develop engaging multimedia presentations.

Microsoft Office Preview Software

This course was developed using the Microsoft Office Preview version of the software. Screenshots, procedures, and activity steps are consistent with the version of the preview software that was available at the time the course went to press. The course will be revised and re-issued when final software is available. It is possible that there may be interim updates to the preview software, which might cause minor discrepancies between the courseware and the application version you are running in your classes.

Prerequisites:

To ensure success, students should be familiar with using personal computers, and should have experience using a keyboard and mouse. Students should be comfortable in the Windows® 8 environment, and be able to use Windows 8 to manage information on their computers. Specific tasks the students should be able to perform include: launching and closing applications, navigating basic file structures, and managing files and folders.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Getting Started with PowerPoint

• Topic A: Navigate the PowerPoint Environment
• Topic B: Create and Save a PowerPoint Presentation
• Topic C: Use Help

Lesson 2: Developing a PowerPoint Presentation

• Topic A: Select a Presentation Type
• Topic B: View and Navigate a Presentation
• Topic C: Edit Text
• Topic D: Build a Presentation

Lesson 3: Performing Advanced Text Editing

• Topic A: Format Characters
• Topic B: Format Paragraphs
• Topic C: Format Text Boxes

Lesson 4: Adding Graphical Elements to Your Presentation

• Topic A: Insert Clip Art and Images
• Topic B: Insert Shapes

Lesson 5: Modifying Objects in Your Presentation

• Topic A: Edit Objects
• Topic B: Format Objects
• Topic C: Group Objects
• Topic D: Arrange Objects
• Topic E: Animate Objects

Lesson 6: Adding Tables to Your Presentation

• Topic A: Create a Table
• Topic B: Format a Table
• Topic C: Insert a Table from Other Microsoft Office Applications

Lesson 7: Adding Charts to Your Presentation

• Topic A: Create a Chart
• Topic B: Format a Chart
• Topic C: Insert a Chart from Microsoft Excel

Lesson 8: Preparing to Deliver Your Presentation