Course objective: to teach users how to create attractive and professional presentations using animations, graphics, and modern PowerPoint tools.
Format: online lessons + practical assignments
Duration: 8–10 lessons (1–1.5 hours each)
Level: beginner → advanced user
Certificate: upon completion of the course
Course program
Module 1. Introduction to PowerPoint
- Program interface: ribbon, toolbars, slides.
- Creating a new presentation and saving files.
- Using templates and themes.
Module 2. Working with slides
- Adding, deleting, copying, and moving slides.
- Different slide layouts and their purpose.
- Customizing slide backgrounds, colors, and styles.
Module 3. Working with text
- Entering and formatting text.
- Using fonts, colors, sizes, and styles.
- Paragraphs, alignment, lists, and tabulation.
Module 4. Inserting graphics and objects
- Adding images, shapes, icons, and SmartArt.
- Inserting charts and graphs.
- Working with video and audio in presentations.
Module 5. Animation and transitions
- Animating objects on a slide (entrance, emphasis, exit).
- Setting up animation sequences.
- Transitions between slides, smooth transition effects.
Module 6. Design and visualization
- Creating a consistent presentation style.
- Using templates, color schemes, and themes.
- Tips for visual perception: composition, contrast, readability.
Module 7. Collaboration and preparation for presentation
- Collaborative editing of presentations via OneDrive.
- Using comments and reviews.
- Setting up a demonstration: timer, slides for the presenter, online presentation.
Module 8. Practice and final assignment
- Creating a complete presentation with text, graphics, and animation.
- Applying all the tools you have learned: layouts, design, animations.
- Final test and issuance of certificates.
