3-day Virtual Seminar

PowerPoint QuickStart: Learn the Basics and Look Like a Pro

Overview

If you've ever stared at a blank PowerPoint slide wondering where to start, this session is for you. In just one hour, you will learn how to create a professional-looking presentation from scratch. You'll learn how to build a title slide, add and organize your content, insert images and visuals, apply basic transitions, and save your presentation in different formats. We'll take it step by step, and by the end, you'll have a solid foundation to confidently build and deliver your own presentation.

Why you should Attend

PowerPoint doesn't have to be overwhelming once you know the basics, it actually becomes fun. Whether you're putting together a report for your boss, leading a team meeting, or creating slides for a class or event, this session will give you the tools to make your ideas look good on screen. You'll walk away with practical tips you can use right away and a sample presentation you can build on. 

Areas Covered in the Session

• Starting the Presentation
  • Open PowerPoint, choose a blank presentation or theme
  • Create a title slide with placeholders for title and subtitle
• Adding and Organizing Slides
  • Add a new slide with "Title and Content" layout
  • Add and edit bullet points
  • Best practices for slide text
• Visuals: Images
  • Insert images from files or online
  • Resize and align images
• Formatting and Layout 
  • Change slide background color or use "Design Ideas"
  • Align text and images consistently
  • Adjust fonts, colors, and sizes for clarity
  • Use duplicate slide to copy layout
• Transitions and Slide Show
  • Add subtle transitions 
  • Apply the same transition to all slides
  • Use F5 to run slide show from beginning
  • View and click through slides in slideshow mode

Save the Presentation
Save the file as PPTX

Who Will Benefit

• This session is perfect for anyone who needs to put together professional-looking presentations without spending hours figuring it out. Whether you're prepping for a meeting, sharing project updates, or creating slides for a training or event, you'll learn the basics you need to get it done quickly and confidently
  
  • Administrative Assistants
    
  • Office Managers
    
  • Sales Reps and Account Managers
    
  • HR Professionals
    
  • Trainers and Educators
    
  • Marketing Coordinators
    
  • Project Managers
    
  • Non-profit Staff
    
  • Anyone who's new to PowerPoint or needs a refresher