Work Smarter with Microsoft PowerPoint
This course is intended for learners with some experience using Microsoft Windows, who are seeking to build presentation skills with Microsoft PowerPoint. To be successful in this course you should have an understanding of the basics of using a Windows-based computer. Experience with printing and using a web browser are an asset, but not required.Knowing how to use Microsoft Office products is essential in any professional setting. Whether you want to expand your expertise to apply for a new role, start your own business, or simply develop a new personal skill this course is for you.
This course is intended to help you get up to speed on many of the different features found in PowerPoint and to become familiar with its more advanced selection of features. You will learn how to create, save, and present a basic presentation; apply the basics of formatting; and add multimedia to a presentation. If you are familiar with PowerPoint’s basic features you can take your skills to the next level. If you are a beginner you will get the opportunity to develop your presentation skills using PowerPoint.
By the end of this course, you should be comfortable with customizing the PowerPoint user interface, customizing design templates, implementing media and custom animations in a presentation, using collaboration tools, customizing slide shows in a number of different ways, as well as securing and distributing a presentation.
This course will help you prepare for Exam MO-300: Microsoft PowerPoint (PowerPoint and PowerPoint 2019). You will be able to demonstrate the ability to create and manage presentations, insert and format shapes and slides, create slide content, apply transitions and animations, and manage multiple presentations. You will be able to apply the principal features of PowerPoint and complete tasks independently.
You will learn how to create, save, and present a basic presentation; apply the basics of formatting; and add multimedia to a presentation.
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Getting started with PowerPoint
Week 2
Developing a presentation
Week 3
Enhancing the appearance of a presentation
Week 4
Preparing to deliver a presentation
Week 5
Honours: Hands-on practice using Microsoft PowerPoint
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Great module, helped me in my educational and professional life.
Wonderful journey, thanks COURSERA and MICROSOFT for providing us with this quality of course material.
I would love to recommend this course for newbie and if you want to remaster Power Point skills. Week 3 and 4 syllabus is really beneficial for Power Point understanding.
THE COURSE IS GOOD BUT SOMETHING IS MISSING LIKE THE WINDOW AND MACROS FUNCTION ARE MISSING AND SOME PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF AL FUNCTIONS ARE MISSING.
