Microsoft PowerPoint: Creating a Master Presentation (Beginners)

THIS WEBINAR IS FOR MARYLAND RESIDENTS/BUSINESSES ONLY.

Course Description:

This beginner-friendly course introduces participants to the fundamentals of Microsoft PowerPoint. Whether you're preparing a business presentation, school project, or community slideshow, this hands-on course teaches you how to confidently design, build, and deliver engaging presentations. Participants will learn how to create slides, add multimedia elements, and apply visual design principles to captivate their audience. No prior experience required.

Objectives:

To help participants:

• Understand the purpose and potential of PowerPoint in various settings.
• Learn step-by-step slide creation and design best practices.
• Gain confidence using PowerPoint tools to enhance content visually.
• Practice delivering short presentations using basic tools.
• Build a complete presentation by the end of the course.

Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Navigate the PowerPoint interface and understand basic presentation structure.
2. Create a new presentation using built-in templates and themes.
3. Insert and format text, images, shapes, and icons on slides.
4. Apply and customize slide layouts, transitions, and simple animations.
5. Use SmartArt and charts to visually represent information.
6. Manage slide order and organize content using sections.
7. Prepare and deliver a presentation using Presenter View and print options.
8. Save, export, and share presentations in multiple formats.