Courses Description
Overview:
This 12-hour course, conducted over four weekly sessions, equips participants with foundational skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, enabling them to create visually appealing and engaging presentations. Designed for trainers, educators, job seekers, and professionals, this course focuses on mastering slide design, multimedia integration, animation techniques, and audience engagement strategies.
- Duration: 12 Hours (4 Sessions, 3 Hours each)
- Start Date: 17/11/2024
- Class Time: Sundays, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Location: READ Cultural Institute, Abu Dhabi
- Fee: 199 AED
- Target Audience: Trainers, teachers, job seekers, students, and working professionals
Course Description
The MS PowerPoint Essentials course is designed to transform presentation skills by teaching effective use of PowerPoint’s tools and features. Participants will learn how to structure content, design professional slides, and incorporate multimedia to create engaging presentations. This hands-on training includes techniques for using animations, transitions, and slide layouts to captivate and communicate with audiences effectively.
Course Highlights
Software Proficiency: Learn essential PowerPoint functions and tools.
Slide Design & Layout: Create well-organized slides with cohesive design.
Multimedia & Animation: Integrate multimedia and apply animations smoothly.
Audience Engagement: Techniques to deliver impactful messages and engage viewers.
Certification: Earn a certification to showcase your PowerPoint expertise.
Weekly Course Breakdown
Session 1: PowerPoint Basics & Slide Design Fundamentals
- Overview: Introduction to PowerPoint interface, navigation, and basic functions.
- Learning Outcomes:
- Familiarize yourself with PowerPoint’s user interface and essential tools.
- Develop content structures and layouts for slides.
- Choose suitable fonts, color schemes, and themes for professional design.
- Activities:
- Hands-on exercises to create simple slides with text, images, and shapes.
- Design principles discussion on visual hierarchy, color harmony, and typography.
Session 2: Advanced Slide Design & Content Structuring
- Overview: Dive deeper into slide layouts, content organization, and graphics.
- Learning Outcomes:
- Learn to create cohesive slide themes, templates, and layouts.
- Use SmartArt, charts, and tables for structured content.
- Organize complex information into easy-to-follow visual formats.
- Activities:
- Practice using charts and SmartArt to convey data.
- Group critique on layout effectiveness and content clarity.
Session 3: Multimedia Integration and Animation Techniques
- Overview: Enhance presentations with multimedia and basic animations.
- Learning Outcomes:
- Add images, videos, and audio elements to slides effectively.
- Apply animations and transitions to create smooth, dynamic presentations.
- Use motion paths and timing controls to highlight key points.
- Activities:
- Participants create a mini-presentation with multimedia and animations.
- Review and feedback on multimedia use and animation timing.
Session 4: Engaging Presentations & Effective Delivery
- Overview: Final session on audience engagement strategies and delivery skills.
- Learning Outcomes:
- Develop techniques for clear and engaging message delivery.
- Practice presentation flow and slide transitions for impactful storytelling.
- Utilize PowerPoint’s Presenter View for better control during presentations.
- Activities:
- Simulated presentations for peer feedback.
- Final tips on time management, effective slide transitions, and Q&A handling.
Benefits of MS PowerPoint Certification
- Skill Validation: Prove your expertise in PowerPoint to employers.
- Professional Edge: Enhance employability with recognized presentation skills.
- Practical Application: Use skills in workplace presentations, training sessions, and academic settings.
- Competitive Advantage: Stand out in the job market with advanced PowerPoint skills.
Total Fee: 199 AED
Certification: Participants will receive a certificate of completion from READ Cultural Institute, Abu Dhabi, validating their skills and enhancing their professional credentials.