Dynamic PowerPoint
Transforming Ideas into Engaging Visuals
Target Audience:
Everyone in the organization
Program Duration:
Two Days
Creativity in every Slide!
This program is a comprehensive 2-day course designed for beginner to intermediate participants seeking advanced skills in creating dynamic presentations.
Day 1 focuses on mastering text and image techniques, including formatting, image manipulation, and layering. Participants delve into SmartArt creation, chart customization, hyperlinks and practical applications.
Day 2 builds on these fundamentals with sessions on advanced formatting, morph transitions for seamless animations, and leveraging AI for efficient slide creation. Half of Day 2 focusses on hands-on practical session where participants apply their acquired skills to craft detailed presentations, incorporating text, images, SmartArt, charts, and multimedia elements.
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Harness the power of advanced design tools to add vibrant animations, striking visuals, and seamless transitions that bring your story to life and leave a lasting impression.
This program now ensures participants engage with advanced tools and techniques from the start, with a significant focus on hands-on practice, especially on Day 2, to solidify their learning and skills.
Course
Outline
01
Introduction and Why
Effective Visuals Matter
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Importance of visual communication in presentations.
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Overview of the course objectives and schedule.
04
Introduction to SmartArt
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Understanding SmartArt graphics.
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Creating and customizing SmartArt.
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Practical exercises with SmartArt.
07
Advanced Formatting Techniques
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Master slides and slide layouts.
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Customizing themes and templates.
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Using headers and footers effectively.
07
Hands-On Practical
PowerPoint Session
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Applying learned skills to create a comprehensive presentation
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Group activity: Create a detailed presentation using text, images, SmartArt, charts, and multimedia learned.
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Presentation of group projects and peer feedback.
02
Text and Image Techniques
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Text formatting: Indents, line spacing, and bullets.
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Inserting and manipulating images: Cropping, resizing, and effects.
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Using image placeholders and alignment tools.
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Grouping and layering objects.
05
Creating Basic Graphs and Charts
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Types of graphs and charts available in PowerPoint.
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Inserting and customizing charts.
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Data input and editing for charts.
07
Introduction to Morph
Transition
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Understanding morph transition.
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How to use morph for seamless animations.
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Practical exercises with morph transition.
03
Advanced Text and Image Techniques
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Applying advanced text formatting: Superscript, subscript, and special characters.
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Using the Format Painter for consistent styling.
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Advanced image effects: Shadows, reflections, and soft edges.
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Using the Selection Pane for managing layered objects.
06
Working with Hyperlinks
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Inserting hyperlinks in text and objects.
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Creating linked navigation within a presentation.
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Hyperlinking to external resources and websites.
07
Leveraging AI Tools in PowerPoint
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Introduction to AI features in PowerPoint and other AI Tools.
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Using AI for slide design and content suggestions.
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Practical exercises with AI tools.
Visual storytelling of one kind or another
has been around since cavemen were
drawing on the walls
-Frank Darabont