Embark on an exciting learning journey through our Microsoft Power course! Discover the art of crafting captivating and dynamic multimedia presentations using PowerPoint. Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of impactful visuals and engaging content organization. The Microsoft Word course and lab are tailor-made for enthusiastic learners who crave the ability to wield the full spectrum of PowerPoint's features and functionalities. Unlock your potential as you gain mastery in creating presentations that truly resonate. Elevate your skills to new heights, infuse your content with high-energy visuals, and deliver presentations that pack a punch. Get ready to captivate your audience with confidence and style. Your path to becoming a presentation master begins here—venture forth and embrace the excitement of learning!

Certification Objectives

Lesson 1: About This Course

•     Course Description

Lesson 2: Getting Started with PowerPoint 2021

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

Lesson 3: Developing a PowerPoint Presentation

•     Topic A: Create Presentations
•     Topic B: Edit Text
•     Topic C: Work with Slides
•     Topic D: Design a Presentation

Lesson 4: Formatting Text

•     Topic A: Format Characters
•     Topic B: Format Paragraphs

Lesson 5: Adding and Arranging Graphical Elements

•     Topic A: Insert Images
•     Topic B: Insert Shapes
•     Topic C: Create SmartArt
•     Topic D: Insert Stock Media, Icons, and 3D Models
•     Topic E: Size, Group, and Arrange Objects

Lesson 6: Modifying Graphical Elements

•     Topic A: Format Images
•     Topic B: Format Shapes
•     Topic C: Customize SmartArt
•     Topic D: Format Icons
•     Topic E: Format 3D Models
•     Topic F: Animate Objects

Lesson 7: Preparing to Deliver Your Presentation

•     Topic A: Review Your Presentation
•     Topic B: Apply Transitions
•     Topic C: Print or Export a Presentation
•     Topic D: Deliver Your Presentation

Appendix A: Microsoft® PowerPoint® Common Keyboard Shortcuts

Appendix B: Guidelines for Presentation Design

•     Appendix Introduction
•     Topic A: Presentation Design Principles

Hands-on LAB Activities

Getting Started with PowerPoint 2021

•     Using Underline in the Title Text
•     Inserting Content into a Placeholder
•     Creating and Saving a Basic Presentation

Developing a PowerPoint Presentation

•     Creating a Presentation from a Word Outline
•     Using the Clipboard to Paste the Text
•     Copying Text from the Document and Pasting into a Slide
•     Changing the Title Text on the Title Slide
•     Arranging a Slide in the Slide Sorter View
•     Reusing Slides from Another Presentation
•     Moving a Slide in the Normal View
•     Deleting Non-Contiguous Slides in the Slide Sorter View
•     Modifying the Slide Layout
•     Deleting a Series of Three Slides in the Normal View
•     Inserting a New Slide into the Presentation
•     Applying a Fill to the Background

Formatting Text

•     Using the Mini Toolbar to Change the Color of the Text on a Slide
•     Changing the Bullet Style

Adding and Arranging Graphical Elements

•     Adding an Online Image
•     Inserting an Image from the Desktop
•     Converting Text to a SmartArt Graphic
•     Converting SmartArt Graphics to Text
•     Inserting Cutout People
•     Inserting a Video
•     Inserting an Icon
•     Showing Gridlines

Modifying Graphical Elements

•     Adding Alternate Text to the Image
•     Applying a Gradient Fill to the Shape
•     Applying a Shape Style
•     Adding a Fill to a Text Box
•     Adding a Text Box to the Slide
•     Applying an Animation Effect to a Shape
•     Animating Bulleted Text

Preparing to Deliver Your Presentation

•     Fixing the Missing Alternative Text Errors
•     Adding Missing Slide Titles
•     Fixing Text Contrast Warnings
•     Checking the Spelling Automatically
•     Adding a Transition Between Slides
•     Hiding a Slide

Who Should Pursue This Certification?

Microsoft PowerPoint 2021 certification is valuable for a diverse range of individuals. Business professionals in various industries benefit from creating and delivering compelling presentations, while students and educators use it for academic projects and teaching materials. Sales and marketing teams rely on PowerPoint for persuasive pitches and promotional materials, and trainers and coaches utilize it for effective training sessions. Job seekers can enhance their resumes with this certification, particularly for roles requiring strong communication and presentation skills. Administrative professionals often use PowerPoint for meetings and reports, and entrepreneurs employ it for investor presentations or internal use. Ultimately, anyone seeking to improve their communication skills can benefit from becoming proficient in PowerPoint, as it is a versatile tool with applications across numerous contexts.

🔥Benefits and Beyond:

Earning Microsoft PowerPoint 2021 certification offers a host of benefits. It signifies high proficiency, boosts productivity, enhances communication skills, and provides a competitive edge in the job market. This certification fosters teamwork, supports versatility, and encourages continuous learning, potentially leading to leadership roles.