Course Aims

• Introduce students to the PowerPoint environment and tools.

• Teach how to create visually appealing presentations from scratch.

• Equip learners with essential design and animation skills.

• Build confidence to present effectively using PowerPoint.

Course Outline

Session 1: Introduction to PowerPoint & First Slides, Working with Text & Formatting

• Understanding what PowerPoint is used for

• Exploring the interface: ribbons, slides pane, notes, and view modes

• Creating a new presentation and saving files

• Adding, duplicating, and deleting slides

• Using different slide layouts

• Adding and editing text boxes and placeholders

• Formatting text: fonts, sizes, colors, alignment, spacing

• Using bullets, numbered lists, and quick styles

• Introduction to using the Slide Master for consistent design

Session 2: Adding Images, Shapes & Icons, Themes, Design & Visual Appeal

• Inserting and resizing images and screenshots

• Adding shapes, icons, and simple illustrations

• Aligning, arranging, and grouping objects

• Using image styles, effects, and cropping

• Applying and changing themes and variants

• Choosing slide backgrounds and customizing them

• Using Design Ideas (AI-powered suggestions)

• Keeping slides clean and visually balanced

Session 3: Transitions, Animations & Media, Preparing & Delivering Your Presentation

• Adding transitions between slides

• Basic animations for text and objects

• Using animation pane for order and timing

• Inserting video, audio, and recording narration

• Slide show mode, Presenter View & rehearsal tools

• Setting up slide timings and practicing delivery

• Printing slides, handouts, and notes pages

• Final project: create a short (5–6 slides) presentation on a topic of your choice