Eye-catching presentations using PowerPoint 2013

Name: Eye-catching presentations using PowerPoint 2013
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Improve your presentation skills and learn to effectively use PowerPoint 2013 to create eye-catching slides.

Created byUlrika Hedlund

Last updated 6/2015

English

What you'll learn

By the end of this course you will be able to deliver an eye-catching presentation using PowerPoint 2013
Learn how to prepare a successful presentation by gathering and refining information
Learn how to create eye-catching slides using graphics, images, animations and videos in PowerPoint 2013
Learn how to design your own unique PowerPoint theme for your business
Learn tricks to effectively use the updated Presenter View when you present and learn how to present on a touch screen device.
Learn basic guidelines for captivating your audience and keeping them engaged

Course content

8 sections • 17 lectures • 1h 55m total length

Introduction2:16
In this lecture you will get an introduction to the instructor and an overview of what will be covered during the course.

Prepare a successful presentation3:31
In this lecture you will learn some tips for how to prepare a successful presentation. This includes gathering and refining information, working on a key message and constructing an outline.
Get an overview of PowerPoint 2013 and create an outline4:25
In this lecture you will get a quick overview of the new interface of PowerPoint 2013 and learn about some of the changes. You will learn how to quickly create an outline in PowerPoint 2013.
Basic guidelines for creating professional slides4:23
In this lecture you’ll learn some basic guidelines for creating professional PowerPoint slides.

Use SmartArt graphics to better illustrate a message6:51
In this lecture you will learn how to convert text into eye-catching graphics using SmartArt in PowerPoint 2013.
Illustrate org charts with SmartArt graphics3:53
In this lecture you will learn how you can use SmartArt in PowerPoint 2013 to create a great looking organization chart.
Master the picture tools to create attractive slides9:08
In this lecture you will learn how to use the picture tools in PowerPoint 2013 to edit and manipulate images to create attractive-looking slides.
Get creative with your slides using shapes8:51
In this lecture you will learn how to use shapes to get more creative when making slides.

Captivate your audience with animations9:43
In this lecture you will learn how to add animations to your slides to help add focus and suspension. In the step-by-step tutorial you will see how to add animations of varying complexity.
Add drama to your presentation using transitions6:44
In this lecture you will learn how to add drama to your presentations using transitions, some old and some new in PowerPoint 2013.
Use video in your presentation to add life10:39
In this lecture you will learn how to insert videos into your slides and how to use the video editing tools in PowerPoint 2013. You will also learn how to insert videos from YouTube.

Effectively use PowerPoint 2013 while presenting8:55
In this lecture you will learn how to effectively use PowerPoint 2013 when you are presenting using the updated Presenter View. You will also learn how to present on a touch screen device.
Present to an online audience8:50
In this lecture you will learn how to use Office Presentation Service to deliver a presentation to an online audience.
Recommendations for delivering an impactful presentation8:09
In this lecture you will get 8 recommendations on how to deliver an impactful presentation. Learn how to capture your audience’s attention, how to keep them engaged and how to make an applauded finish.

Requirements

Viewers who have Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 will benefit the most.

Description

Do you want to deliver presentations that really make an impact on people? Do you know how to use PowerPoint but you’d like to learn from an expert how to really make eye-catching slides? If so, this is the course for you!

In this course you will learn how to create and deliver eye-catching presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint 2013. By combining essential presentation skills with the effective use of PowerPoint 2013, this course will give you all you need in order to present with confidence.

Instead of learning how to use a PowerPoint 2013 feature by feature, you will see how it can effectively be used in a real life business scenario.

Who this course is for:

This course is intended for business professionals who have a basic knowledge of how to use Microsoft PowerPoint but who want to take their presentation skills to the next level by learning how to get the most out of Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 to make eye-catching presentations.

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Welcome to this course1 lecture • 2min

Preparing your presentation3 lectures • 12min

Creating eye-catching slides4 lectures • 29min

Adding effects to your presentation3 lectures • 27min

Using colors and fonts to create your own design1 lecture • 10min

Working on a presentation as a team1 lecture • 8min

Delivering impactful presentations3 lectures • 26min

Closing1 lecture • 1min

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