Session 1
Section A: Introduction to PowerPoint
· How to Create Effective Presentations
Section B: Effective Presentations
· Overview
· Take AIM
· Audience
· Intent
· Message
· Presentation Structure
· Visuals
· Nonverbal Communication
· Presentation Tips
Section C: Creating Presentations
· Opening PowerPoint
· New Presentations
· Opening Templates
· Interface Layout
· Changing Views
· Navigation
· Saving a Presentation
· File Extensions
· PowerPoint Process
Section D: Creating Initial Content
· Placeholders
· Working With Text
· Adding Slides
· Changing Slide Layouts
· Arranging Slides
· Copying and Pasting
Section E: Themes
· Live Preview
· Theme Colors
· Customizing Colors
· Theme Fonts
· Theme Effects
· Saving Themes
· Setting Default Themes
Section F: Customizing Slide Masters
· Using Masters
· Slide Master View
· New Slide Master
· New Layout
· Headers and Footers
· Renaming Layouts
· Using New Layout
· Preparing Templates
· Saving Templates
Section G: Working With Text
· Mini Toolbar
· Paragraph Formatting
· Font Formatting
· Editing Master
· Synonyms
· Format Text Box
· Turning Off Mini Toolbar
Section H: Working With Lists
· Creating Bulleted Lists
· Modifying Bulleted Lists
· Customizing Bullets
· Setting Tabs
· Using the Ruler
· Applying Indents
Session 2
Section A: Using Existing Content
· Headings
· Creating New Slides
· Outline View
· Bullets
· Arranging Slides
· Adding Slides
· Saving as an RTF
· Creating Word Handouts
· Reusing Slides
· Slide Libraries
Section B: Charts
· Excel 2007
· Inserting Charts
· Excel Charts
· Paste Special
· Changing Chart Types
· Selecting Data Sources
· Layout Options
· Chart Formatting
· Chart Templates
Section C: Tables
· Inserting Tables
· Design Options
· Merging Cells
· Entering Text
· Changing Table Settings
· Copy and Paste
Section D: Shape Properties
· Starting With Shapes
· Fill Options
· Texture Fill
· Inserting Pictures
· Shadows
· 3-D Effects
· Modifying Text
Section E: Drawing Tools
· Inserting Shapes
· Arranging Shapes
· Distributing Shapes
· Selection Pane
Section F: SmartArt Diagrams
· Converting Bulleted Lists
· Working With the Text Pane
· SmartArt Tools
· Creating SmartArt
· Adding Shapes
Section G: Pictures and Photo Albums
· Creating Photo Albums
· Album Layout
· Captions
· Inserting Pictures
· Compressing Pictures
Section H: Backgrounds and Watermarks
· Background Styles
· Hiding Background Graphics
· Inserting Watermarks
Session 3
Section A: Multimedia
· Supported File Types
· Inserting Sound Clips
· Sound Tools
· Modifying Sound Files
· Sound Insert Options
· Narration
· Inserting Movies
· Movie Tools
Section B: Animations
· Creating Animations
· Customizing Animations
· Previewing Animation
· Animating Text
· Animation Settings
· Animating SmartArt
· Animating Charts
· Motion Paths
Section C: Customizing Slide Shows
· Transitions
· Individual Transitions
· Hiding Slides
· Custom Show
Section D: Save for Web Viewing
· Hyperlinks
· Action Buttons
· Saving as a Web Page
· Viewing as a Web Page
Section E: Delivery Formats
· Page Setup
· Saving as a Picture
· PowerPoint Show
· PDF/XPS
· Package for CD
· CD Options
Section F: Proofing and Reviewing
· Visual Check
· Spell Check
· AutoCorrect
· Research
· Comments
Section G: Prepare and Protect
· Document Properties
· Document Inspector
· Encryptions and Passwords
· Information Rights Management
· Digital Signature
· Mark as Final
· Compatibility Checker
Section H: Prepare for the Presentation
· Printing Tips
· Optimization Tips
· Running a Show
· Speaker’s Notes
· Setting Up the Show
· Rehearsing Timings
· Using Presenters View
· Print Options
· Print Preview
