Microsoft PowerPoint: A Tab-by-Tab Guide (Beginner’s Level)

Microsoft PowerPoint: A Tab-by-Tab Guide (Beginner’s Level), PowerPoint is a simple yet powerful tool for creating presentations.

Course Description

This beginner-friendly course makes learning Microsoft PowerPoint simple and practical. You’ll discover how to build presentations from scratch, format content professionally, insert graphics, and add visual effects—all broken down by tab for easy learning. No jargon, no confusion—just the skills you need to design and deliver impactful presentations. By the end, you’ll be ready to present your ideas with clarity and confidence.

What Will You Learn?

• Understand PowerPoint’s layout and tools

• Format slides for a clean, professional appearance

• Add visuals like images, charts, and SmartArt

• Apply transitions and animations for smoother presentations

• Share and present your slides with confidence

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Getting Started with PowerPoint

Learn the basics of PowerPoint, including how to create and manage presentations.

• Lecture 1: Exploring the PowerPoint Interface – Understand the Ribbon, slide workspace, and navigation tools.

• Lecture 2: Creating and Saving a Presentation – Learn how to start a new presentation and save it.

• Lecture 3: Opening and Editing Existing Presentations – Open, edit, and organize slides easily.

Module 2: Formatting and Adding Content

Learn how to format slides and add visuals to improve presentation quality.

• Lecture 4: Formatting Text (Home Tab) – Adjust fonts, colors, and alignment for clear slides.

• Lecture 5: Choosing Slide Layouts and Themes (Design Tab) – Apply structured layouts and color themes.

• Lecture 6: Adding Images and SmartArt (Insert Tab) – Enhance slides with visuals and simple diagrams.

Module 3: Enhancing Presentations with Effects

Make presentations engaging using animations and transitions.

• Lecture 7: Adding Slide Transitions (Transitions Tab) – Apply fade, slide, and other effects.

• Lecture 8: Using Simple Animations (Animations Tab) – Add entrance and exit animations.

• Lecture 9: Inserting Audio and Video (Insert Tab) – Embed videos or background music.

Module 4: Presenting and Sharing Your Work

Master the tools needed to deliver and share your presentation smoothly.

• Lecture 10: Using Presenter View (Slide Show Tab) – Manage slides, notes, and timing for better delivery.

• Lecture 11: Printing and Exporting Your Presentation (File Tab) – Save slides as PDFs or handouts.

• Lecture 12: Sharing and Collaborating Online (View Tab) – Work with others by sharing your slides.

Who Is This Course For?

• Complete beginners who want to start from scratch

• Students preparing class presentations or assignments

• Professionals aiming to create better business slides

• Anyone who wants to design presentations that are simple, clear, and effective

Certificate of Completion

Finish all lessons and quizzes, and you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion from Eduta. It’s a great addition to your resume, LinkedIn profile, or portfolio to showcase your presentation skills.