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Online Class: PowerPoint 2007

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Learn How to Create Dynamic Presentations with PowerPoint!

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Course Description

The purpose of this course is to help you understand what PowerPoint 2007 can do for you, whether you are familiar with PowerPoint 2003 or new to the application altogether. One of the most noticeable changes is the new user interface called the Microsoft Office Fluent which allows for the creation of dynamic, professional presentations in a much shorter period of time than earlier versions of PowerPoint. The Fluent interface has all commands, toolbars and task panes categorized into tabs and related groups. For the purpose of this course, we will call the Fluent user interface the "ribbon."
 

In general, the Ribbon tabs are separated into three levels (see corresponding numbers in Figure 0.1):
  1. The general type of task (i.e., Home)
  2. Categories of sub-tasks (i.e., Slides)
  3. Specific commands (i.e., New Slide)
Figure 0.2 shows the Insert Tab, which displays PowerPoint 2007's larger, easier to read icons along with an overall view of the application's new look.
 
Among the many new options offered by PowerPoint 2007 are new themes and quick styles, custom slide layouts, Smart Art graphics, more advanced graphic effects for text, pictures, objects, charts, graphs and tables, more effective proofing tools, user-friendly collaboration and permission features, and much more. This course will walk you through PowerPoint 2007, beginning with the basics and lead you through to some of the most advanced features available, offering additional helpful tips and hints along the way.
 
 

Course Goals

 

After completing this course, students will be able to:

 

  • Demonstrate understanding of the terminology and elements of presentations
  • Distinguish between the different options available for creating a presentation
  • Utilize the basics of a slide show including goals and effectiveness of a presentation
  • Create and manipulate text and text boxes using available tools and features
  • Employ the use of themes, styles and backgrounds
  • Create, format and make use of charts, graphs and tables
  • Insert, format and edit Smart Art, pictures and clipart
  • Incorporate sound, video and animation into a presentation
  • Create macro enabled presentations
  • Utilize the quick access toolbar and the slide master
  • Troubleshoot error messages and utilize both online and offline help files
  • Package and publish a presentation on the web and in other Office 2007 applications

 

Course Structure

This course is broken down into twelve lessons  to take you through each of the tools that PowerPoint 2007 offers the user.  Each lesson will cover learning goals and each goal is associated with one aspect of PowerPoint 2007.  You will be able to confirm your knowledge and understanding through a series of mini quizzes at the end of each Lesson.  Answers to the quiz are at the back of this course.  We recommend that you practice with PowerPoint 2007 to gain the best understanding of each lesson.

Each lesson will also include hyperlinks for you to find further information online along with hot tips.   As with all software, not everything runs smoothly all the time in PowerPoint 2007 and in each lesson we will also alert you to common errors or "pitfalls" to watch out for.

Before you begin:

   If you are a current user of Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 or an earlier version, before you download 2007 we recommend you uninstall these programs.  PowerPoint 2007 may not download properly if you are operating a previous version.

 
 
While this course is aimed at both beginners and advanced users, we take for granted that you already know how to turn your computer on, use your mouse and can understand in basic terms how to operate your computer.
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Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Define what a PowerPoint presentation is.
  • Create a basic presentation and define its building blocks.
  • Work with text, themes, and styles.
  • Work with charts, graphs, and tables.
  • Work with smart art, shapes and objects.
  • Work with media clips and animation.
  • Work with macros.
  • Customize, package, and publish your PowerPoint project, and
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Understanding PowerPoint Presentations

Introduction to terminology and elements of PowerPoint presentations
Demonstrate understanding of templates
Demonstrate understanding of slide layouts
Demonstrate understanding of Ribbon tabs
Demonstrate understanding of Tool bars

Lesson 2: Creating a Basic Presentation

Introduction to the different options available for creating your presentation
Learn how to create a presentation from a template (include web templates)
Learn how to create a presentation from an existing presentation (include converting a pres

Lesson 3: Building Blocks of a Presentation

Introduction to the basics of a slide show and presentation (include tips for good presentation practice including goals of a presentation)
Demonstrate understanding of the Elements of a slide
Learn how to Add slides

Lesson 4: Working with Text

Intro – understanding PowerPoint's text capabilities
Learn how to add text to your PowerPoint presentation (include text boxes)
Learn how to format text in your PowerPoint presentation (basic to advanced)

Lesson 5: Working with Themes and Styles

Introduction to themes and styles
Demonstrate understanding of themes
Learn how to apply and manipulate backgrounds
Learn how to create a customized theme

Lesson 6: Working with Charts, Graphs, & Tables

Introduction to understanding of charts, graphs & tables in PowerPoint
Learn how to add and format a table
Demonstrate understanding of inserting an table from another office application (Excel/Word)
Learn how to add a chart (include chart

Lesson 7: Working with Smart Art, Shapes and Objects

Introduction to understanding smartart, pictures and clipart in your presentation
Learn how to add smartart to a presentation
Demonstrate understanding of formatting Smartart
Learn how to work with organization charts

Lesson 8: Working with Media Clips and Animation

Introduction to understanding sound, video and animation in your presentation
Learn how to integrate sounds and movies into your presentation
Demonstrate understanding of sound and movie file formats
Learn how to customize sounds and movies

Lesson 9: Working with Macros and Customizing PowerPoint 2007

Introduction to macro enabled presentations, the quick access toolbar and slide masters
Demonstrate understanding of macro-enabled file formats
Learn how to create, edit and delete a macro
Demonstrate understanding of setting options

Lesson 10: Troubleshooting PowerPoint 2007

Introduction to error messages and troubleshooting help (where to find help on/offline)
Demonstrate understanding of error messages and prompts
Learn how to use help files
Demonstrate understanding of running office diagnostics

Lesson 11: Packaging and Publishing your Presentation

Introduction to making presentations and publishing your presentation on the web
Demonstrate understanding of delivering a PowerPoint presentation
Learn how to record a voice narration
Learn how to package presentations onto a CD

Additional Information

Course Title : PowerPoint 2007
CEU Value :

1.0 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

Standard :

Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard

Accreditation :

Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102.

Languages : English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries
Course Number : 7550338
Course Type : How To
Course URL :

http://powerpoint.onlineclasses.com

Course Rating : Excellent Course! 4 Star Rating
Instructor :

Dr. Metodija Stojanovski

Syllabus :

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Grading Policy :

Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned

Assessment Method :

Lesson assignments and review exams

Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Requirements : View Technical Requirements
Course Fee :

Basic Course: $40.00 (no CEU Certificate)

   

with CEU Certificate: $65.00

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