MS PowerPoint 2003 is probably one of the most convenient software applications in the Office suite because it allows you to do so much – easily. Whether you want to create professional presentations for the office or just brush up on your skills, you'll find MS PowerPoint 2003 not only useful, but fun to learn. By the time you're finished with this course, you'll be able to put together advanced slide shows as well as create and deliver board room-style presentations with ease. You'll also feel so comfortable with PowerPoint that you won't be able to believe you didn't use it more before!
MS PowerPoint 2003 can be used in much the same way as video creation software, but without all the headaches and complications! This course is designed to teach you all the fundamentals that you need to know, as well as advanced tips to give you a head start with the software.
You'll learn:
The MS PowerPoint 2003 interface
How to create presentations
How to add special effects
How to insert movies and pictures into your presentations
How to create and run slide shows
The various features of PowerPoint 2003 that make your presentation a professional masterpiece.
In addition to teaching you everything you need to know to easily use MS PowerPoint 2003, this course will also give you:
Public speaking tips
Tips to make your presentation more interesting and effective
And rehearsal tips
No matter if you're being asked to take this course for work or doing it on your own to stay up-to-date, you'll find this course will make using MS PowerPoint 2003 easier than you could have ever imagined.
Course Requirements
This course will not require you to have previous experience in any particular area but you should have the following:
- PowerPoint version 2003 - a high school reading level.
No books will be required.
Course Outline
Lesson 1: Introduction to PowerPoint 2003
What is PowerPoint
What PowerPoint can be used for
Opening PowerPoint
Learning the interface
Learning the task pane
Learning how to work with the slides/outline pane
Working with toolbars
How to customize toolbars
Organizing a toolbar
Using menus
Lesson 2: Creating Presentations in PowerPoint 2003
AutoContent
Design templates
Existing presentations
Blank presentations
Creating new slides
Changing the layout of a slide
Color schemes
Editing color schemes
Getting new templates on the web
Lesson 3: Slide Text
Entering text onto a slide
Managing text overflow
Formatting text
Bullets and numbering
Type speaker notes
Lesson 4: Inserting Pictures and Clip Art
Insert clip art
Resize clip art
Rotate and move clip art
Insert a photo
Resize a photo
Rotate and move a photo
Format a photo
Using the picture toolbar
Create a photo album
Lesson 5: Inserting Tables and Charts
Inserting a table
Entering and formatting data in a table
Format a table
Insert a word table
Insert a chart
Manage chart data
Format a chart
Lesson 6: Drawing Shapes
Insert AutoShapes
Modify AutoShapes
Using 3D effects
Using Fill Color
Edit line properties
Duplicate shapes
Align shapes
Manage stack order
Drawing basic shapes
Drawing an arc
Grouping shapes
Put text on shapes
Use connectors
Use WordArt
Create a flow chart
Format a flow chart
Insert text on flow chart
Lesson 7: Custom Templates
Changing a template’s colors
Make a design template in b&w/grayscale
Edit a title master
Edit a slide master
Create a color scheme
Create a background
Save a presentation as a design template
Lesson 8: Multimedia
Use multimedia on slides
Insert movies
Manage movie action
Insert audio clips
Manage audio playback
Use CD music
Record sound
Work with hyperlinks
Lesson 9: Transitions and Animation
About transitions
Apply a transition to a slide
Using animation
Animation options
Apply animation to a slide
Manage animation
Lesson 10: Editing, Rehearsing, and Printing
Edit a presentation
Use Spelling and Research
Set up a show
Rehearse a show
Save custom shows
Use hidden slides
Print audience handouts
Print speaker notes
Lesson 11: Delivering a Presentation
Move between slides
Use screen options
Use pointers
Delivery tips
Course Materials
All course material will be provided in the lessons and netlinks. There are no required materials to purchase before taking the class. In order to fully benefit from this course, though, you do need access to PowerPoint 2003.
Grading Policy
Each lesson will include a lesson review exam along with an assignment. Students will successfully complete this course with 70% or better
Learning Outcomes
By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
Create presentations.
Create slide text.
Insert pictures, clip art, tables, and charts
Draw shapes.
Create custom templates.
Insert multimedia and create special effects.
Edit, rehearse, customize, print, and deliver presentations, and
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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