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.
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