PowerPoint for Business

As technology continues to change the way that we engage in business communications, the art of presenting has also undergone a shift. No longer can presenters rely solely on their spoken words to deliver their messages. Now, audiences expect to see multimedia slideshows that both inform and entertain. This course will consider how to plan and design effective slideshow presentations using Microsoft's PowerPoint software. It includes practical tips and examples for mapping the presentation, incorporating research, using templates, selecting visual elements, and delivering the presentation. Learning Outcomes Identify and understand the different components of the PowerPoint interface Create, delete, duplicate, and rearrange slides Insert and edit text boxes with consideration for readability Import images into a PowerPoint slide from different sources Utilize the Shapes and SmartArt tools to communicate concepts visually Add charts, graphs, and tables to present information in a non-text format Incorporate transitions and animations into a slide Apply a PowerPoint theme to a presentation Leverage certain PowerPoint tools to prepare and deliver a presentation Save, export, and print a presentation