AudienceThis course is designed for individuals interested in learning the skills necessary to create and develop engaging multimedia presentations that convey the key points of the message through the use of text, graphics, and animations in Microsoft® Office PowerPoint® 2013.

This course helps individuals prepare for the PowerPoint 2013 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification exam.

DescriptionUpon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Identify the basic features and functions of PowerPoint 2013.
  • Develop a PowerPoint presentation.
  • Perform advanced text editing.
  • Add graphical elements to a presentation.
  • Modify objects in a presentation.
  • Add tables to a presentation.
  • Add charts to a presentation.
  • Prepare to deliver a presentation.

PrerequisitesTo ensure success, participants will need to be familiar with using personal computers, should have experience using a keyboard and mouse, and be familiar with Microsoft® Office Windows® user interface.

Suggested Class SizeMinimum 3
Maximum 12

Course LengthFull day

Table of ContentsLesson 1: Getting Started with PowerPoint
Topic A: Navigate the PowerPoint Environment
Topic B: Create and Save a PowerPoint Presentation
Topic C: Use Help

Lesson 2: Developing a PowerPoint Presentation
Topic A: Select a Presentation Type
Topic B: View and Navigate a Presentation
Topic C: Edit Text
Topic D: Build a Presentation

Lesson 3: Performing Advanced Text Editing
Topic A: Format Characters
Topic B: Format Paragraphs
Topic C: Format Text Boxes

Lesson 4: Adding Graphical Elements to Your Presentation
Topic A: Insert Clip Art and Images
Topic B: Insert Shapes

Lesson 5: Modifying Objects in Your Presentation
Topic A: Edit Objects
Topic B: Format Objects
Topic C: Group Objects
Topic D: Arrange Objects
Topic E: Animate Objects

Lesson 6: Adding Tables to Your Presentation
Topic A: Create a Table
Topic B: Format a Table
Topic C: Insert a Table from Other Microsoft Office Applications

Lesson 7: Adding Charts to Your Presentation
Topic A: Create a Chart
Topic B: Format a Chart
Topic C: Insert a Chart from Microsoft Excel

Lesson 8: Preparing to Deliver Your Presentation
Topic A: Review Your Presentation
Topic B: Apply Transitions
Topic C: Print Your Presentation
Topic D: Deliver Your Presentation