PowerPoint for Administrative Professionals

Course details

In this course, instructor Camille Holden equips you with the advanced presentation skills and tools to make the most of PowerPoint presentations. Learn how to efficiently manage and polish existing slides. Discover the Quick Access Toolbar and critical keyboard shortcuts that enable faster formatting and organization of large slideshows. Explore the use of SmartArt, icons, and charts to create clear and visually engaging slides. Dive into troubleshooting and optimizing media files and learn best practices for collaboration and feedback. Enhance your ability to work smarter with PowerPoint by leveraging various time-saving tricks and strategies. By the end of this course, you'll confidently handle any presentation task and create impactful slides without needing to be a designer or tech expert.

Learning objectives
Apply time-saving shortcuts and techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Effectively maintain consistent corporate branding across presentations.
Troubleshoot common PowerPoint issues for smooth delivery.
Implement clear, impactful slide design principles.
Manage last-minute stakeholder changes efficiently.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome
02 - What you should know

1. Setting Up for Success

03 - Optimizing PowerPoint for speed
04 - Mastering key shortcuts
05 - Navigating and organizing large presentations
06 - Understanding templates and slide masters
07 - Managing common compatibility issues
08 - Choosing the right file format and sharing options

2. Merging and Cleaning Up Content

09 - Merging presentations the right way
10 - Fixing formatting inconsistencies
11 - Using the Selection pane for easy edits
12 - Managing images for a cleaner presentation
13 - Compressing images and reducing file size

3. Creating Clear and Engaging Slides

14 - Tightening up a slide quickly
15 - Using SmartArt to replace bullet points
16 - Using icons and callouts for emphasis
17 - Choosing the right chart for your data
18 - Formatting charts for better impact

4. Power Tools for Speed and Efficiency

19 - Quick fixes with the Clipboard and Find and Replace
20 - Handling last-minute edits with the Comment tool
21 - Creating a multipurpose deck using the Notes Master

5. Troubleshooting and Preparing for Presentation Day

22 - Fixing broken videos and missing media
23 - Compressing media files for smooth playback
24 - Correctly setting up Presenter View
25 - Final proofing and running a pre-presentation check

Conclusion

26 - Next steps