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Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 Essentials
This beginner-level course introduces you to the essential features of Microsoft PowerPoint 2016. You’ll learn how to create dynamic and visually engaging presentations from scratch using text, images, charts, transitions, and more. The course is hands-on and project-based to ensure real-world application.
Perfect for students, educators, business professionals, and anyone who wants to present their ideas clearly and effectively.
INTRODUCTION
Module 1
- Understanding the interface (Ribbon, Tabs, Quick Access Toolbar)
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Creating a new presentation
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Using templates vs. blank slides
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Opening, saving, and closing presentations
Module 2
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Inserting new slides
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Choosing and changing slide layouts
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Rearranging and deleting slides
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Using the Slide Sorter view
Module 3
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Inserting text boxes and placeholders
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Font formatting (size, style, color)
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Aligning and positioning text
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Using bullet points and numbered lists
Module 4
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Inserting pictures from device or online
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Resizing, cropping, and positioning images
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Adding and formatting shapes and icons
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Grouping, aligning, and layering objects
Module 5
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Applying built-in themes
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Customizing theme colors and fonts
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Using Slide Master to edit global layouts
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Creating custom templates
Module 6
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Adding slide transitions
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Animating text and objects
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Adjusting animation order and timing
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Using the Animation Pane
Module 7
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Creating and customizing charts (bar, pie, line)
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Inserting tables and adjusting layout
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Using SmartArt to represent ideas visually
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Converting text to SmartArt
Module 8
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Inserting audio files and background music
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Adding video clips from computer or online
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Playback settings (start automatically/on click)
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Trimming and editing media
Module 9
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Using Presenter View and slide notes
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Setting slide show options
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Using rehearsal tools and slide timings
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Tips for effective delivery
Module 10
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Saving in different formats (PPTX, PDF, video)
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Printing handouts, outlines, and notes pages
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Exporting and sharing via email or OneDrive
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Reviewing and protecting your presentation
ASSESSMENT
- Post-Test