MOS - Using Microsoft® Office PowerPoint® 2007

 

21 Hours


Course Objectives (Exam 77-603) 

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • identify parts of the PowerPoint screen
  • open, save, close and switch between presentations
  • move around in PowerPoint
  • add and edit text in different views
  • create a presentation using templates, themes or blank slides
  • insert and delete slides
  • modify slide layouts, themes and page setup
  • change viewing options
  • insert, modify, format, and delete text
  • use proofing tools
  • create, modify, format, and delete WordArt
  • add and manipulate graphics from a variety of sources
  • insert and modify shapes and illustrations
  • create and modify a variety of SmartArt diagrams
  • create and modify a chart
  • create, format, and enhance a table
  • create, modify and manipulate slide masters
  • format a slide masters theme, background and color
  • add, remove and modify animations
  • add, remove and modify custom animations
  • create notes and handouts
  • print the presentation and use various printing options
  • set up and run the slide show
  • use slide show presentation tools
  • determine slide transitions and settings
  • create a presentation from outlines
  • import slides from another presentation
  • insert hyperlinks, action buttons, media clips, and sounds
  • view and manage markups
  • insert, modify and delete comments
  • add a digital signature or password to protect a presentation
  • remove hidden data and personal information from your presentation
  • create self-running presentations
  • publish a presentation to a web server
  • use the Package for CD feature

Course Prerequisites

This course is designed for students who are familiar with personal computers, using a keyboard and using a mouse. The course assumes that students have completed the Microsoft Windows Level 1 course or have equivalent Microsoft Windows knowledge and experience.
Students who wish to become proficient using the features of Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 will benefit from taking this course.

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Introducing PowerPoint

  • Overview
  • Looking at the PowerPoint Screen
  • Structuring a Presentation
  • Creating New Presentations
  • Organizing Files
  • Changing the Page Setup
  • Organizing Slides
  • Changing the View

Lesson 2: Working with Text

  • Working with Text in a Presentation
  • Using Bullets and Numbering
  • Formatting Text Content
  • Manipulating Text Content

Lesson 3: Working with Text Content

  • Using Text Boxes
  • Using WordArt

Lesson 4: Working with Illustrations and Shapes

  • Using Pictures
  • Inserting Clip Art
  • Inserting Shapes
  • Arranging Illustrations and Shapes

Lesson 5: Working with SmartArt

  • Creating a SmartArt Diagram
  • Modifying SmartArt Diagrams

Lesson 6: Working with Charts and Tables

  • Inserting Charts
  • Using Tables
  • Formatting the Table

Lesson 7: Working with Slide Masters            

  • Using Slide Masters
  • Formatting a Slide Master

Lesson 8: Using Animations

  • Inserting Animations
  • Customizing Animations

Lesson 9: Finalizing the Presentation

  • Creating Notes
  • Customizing Notes Master
  • Creating Handouts
  • Printing the Presentation
  • Printing Slides
  • Running the Slide Show
  • Setting Slide Show Options

Lesson 10: Using External Content

  • Creating Presentations from Outlines
  • Creating Presentations from Word Outlines
  • Reusing Slides from an Existing Presentation
  • Inserting Hyperlinks
  • Inserting Media Clips
  • Using Sounds
  • Copying Elements on Slides

Lesson 11: Using Collaborative Features and Securing Shared Presentations

  • Reviewing Presentations
  • Protecting Presentations
  • Identifying Compatibility Issues
  • Using the Document Inspector
  • Using Information Rights Management
  • Marking Presentations as Final
  • Saving With Specific File Types
  • Packaging Presentations for a CD

Lesson 12: Preparing and Rehearsing Presentation Delivery

  • Customizing the Slide Show
  • Rehearsing the Presentation