Module 1: Modifying the PowerPoint Environment

After completing this module, the learner will be able to use more advanced customisation options that gives you access to all of the controls that you need in order to add or remove, commands, groups, and tabs.

• Advanced customization options
• The Customize Ribbon Category
• Customize the Quick Access Toolbar

Module 2: Customizing Design Templates

After completing this module, the learner will be able to create and use templates in a GUI based presentation application.

• Create a template for presentation purposes using available features
• Save a new template with a specific name in a specific folder
• Use a created template to produce a presentation which is saved using a specific name
• Edit a created template according to user requirements

Module 3: Manipulating graphical elements and drawn objects

After completing this module, the learner will be able to manipulate graphics/images and drawn objects. It is a well-known fact that people remember facts better when they are associated with pictures or objects. It is therefore wise to bring visual objects into your presentations, but make sure that they are applicable to the content and the message that you want to bring across.

• Group and ungroup drawn objects on a slide
• Distribute selected graphics/images and drawn objects relative to the space available on a slide
• Add or hide background graphics/images in slides
•  Apply effects to drawn objects to enhance presentation
• Convert graphics/images to facilitate printing and factual requirements

Module 4: Working with Media 

After completing this module, the learner will be able to use sound and video to enhance presentations. This is a great way to make your presentation more engaging for your audience.

• Add audio to a presentation
• Add video to a presentation

Module 5: Collaborating on a Presentation

After completing this module, the learner will be able to add comments, review their presentation and share presentations on the web.

• Add comments to a presentation
• Review a presentation
• Store and share presentations on the web

Module 6: Customizing a Slide Show

After completing this module, the learner will be able to customise and control a slideshow. With the help of PowerPoint one can present a story or even a product or a book in a way that people will remember it.

• Annotate a presentation
• Set up a slide show
• Create a custom slide show
• Add hyperlinks and action buttons
• Record a presentation

Module 7: Securing and Distributing a Presentation

After completing this module, the learner will be able to secure and present a presentation. As presentations can occasionally include sensitive information that is only intended for specific audiences, you can use a set of security features to control who can access a presentation.

• Secure a presentation
• Broadcast a slide show
• Create a video or a CD