Basic PowerPoint Training Classes in Denver Colorado

Learn to express ideas effectively with Microsoft PowerPoint in this Basic PowerPoint training class. Navigating the software is simple with our tips and tricks.

Training Class Goals

Students exiting this class will be able to build a simple PowerPoint presentation using graphics, text, and other engaging elements.

Prerequisites

Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Windows.

Training Topics Covered

Navigating through PowerPoint

• Quick Access menu
• Moving through slides
• Views
• Zooming
• Building a new presentation
• Entering text
• Saving the presentation

Outline View

• Creating new slides
• Indent levels
• Cutting & pasting text

Slide Master & Slide View

• Formatting the slide master
• Applying designs and styles
• Working in the normal view
• Inserting new slides
• Customizing a slide

Pictures & Graphics

• Inserting pictures
• Resizing & moving pictures
• AutoShapes
• Entering text
• Placing a picture on a slide
• Placeholders
• Drawing shapes

Charts

• Adding a chart
• Editing data in a chart
• Formatting a chart

Transitions & Animations

• Slide sorter view
• Duplicating & rearranging slides
• Slide show window
• Animating text
• Transitioning slides

Viewing the Presentation & Tools

• Running the presentation
• Packaging for CD
• Audience handouts