Microsoft PowerPoint has long been the go-to industry standard for creating presentations, and this two-day course will show you how to use this robust program to its fullest potential.
On day one, you’ll learn through hands-on projects, covering essential PowerPoint skills like creating layouts, inserting text, images, shapes, SmartArt, and more. You’ll also work with tables and charts to clearly organize and present information in your slides.
On day two, you’ll explore advanced tools to elevate your presentations. Discover how to design a reusable PowerPoint theme or template for an engaging, consistent look that’s easy to update. Bring slides to life with animations, incorporate video, and learn techniques for managing large presentations with sections, custom shows, and other advanced features.
This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order.
Unit 1 6 Hours
Unit 2 6 Hours
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At Graduate School USA, you’ll learn in small groups and receive personalized attention.
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!
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We offer a single free retake of any module or the whole program within a year.
You can also access recordings of each session in your student portal within one business day of the session’s end. Recordings are available for one month after the session.
Since 1921, Graduate School USA has partnered with over 125 federal agencies and trained more than one million federal employees. Led by instructors with deep, real-world knowledge of federal regulations, policies, and practices, our private group programs are practical, mission-driven, and tailored to your agency’s objectives. We offer expertise across key federal domains—including human resources, financial management, acquisition and contracting, leadership, and more—to deliver training where and how your team needs it.
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