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Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Advanced Series

Learn to refine your slide shows in Microsoft PowerPoint
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Course: On-Demand
Advanced Provider Amelia Griggs  12 chapters ·  45 Lessons ·  3h 40m  in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese 

Course Description

Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Advanced is the next step for viewers of the Beginner and Intermediate courses, as well as all users of PowerPoint 365 who want to learn to make their presentations stand out. Building on the skills you have already learned, this course will teach you to expand the depth of your presentations by using add-ins, links, and media. You will learn to use slide elements like comments, headers and footers, transitions, animations and word art to collaborate with others on your presentation and make it shine. You will also learn to adjust the default appearance of your theme and layout using the slide master. Finally, you will learn to compress images and add subtitles, closed captions, and speaker notes so you can be ready to present at a moment’s notice.

Learning Objectives

What You'll Learn

  • Use add-ins and links, including working with zooms and inserting actions
  • Work with slide elements such as comments, headers and footers, WordArt, and slide numbers
  • Insert, edit, trim, record, and narrate media in your presentations
  • Customize the slide master, modify slide layouts, and create a new slide master
  • Apply transitions and animations and merge shapes for advanced graphic options
  • Compress images and add subtitles, closed captions, and speaker notes

Key Takeaways

  • This advanced course builds on the PowerPoint 365 Beginner and Intermediate courses to help users make their presentations stand out.
  • It teaches learners to expand the depth of presentations using add-ins, links, and media.
  • Slide elements like comments, headers and footers, transitions, animations, and word art are covered to support collaboration and polish.
  • The slide master is used to adjust the default appearance of a theme and layout.
  • Compressing images and adding subtitles, closed captions, and speaker notes prepares learners to present at a moment's notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

It is designed for viewers of the PowerPoint 365 Beginner and Intermediate courses, as well as any PowerPoint 365 users who want to learn to make their presentations stand out.

What will I learn to do with media in this course?

You will learn to insert media, edit and trim media, record and narrate, and add subtitles, closed captions, and speaker notes.

Does this course cover the slide master?

Yes. You will learn the slide master interface, how to edit the slide master, modify slide layouts, and create a new slide master to adjust the default appearance of your theme and layout.

What skills does this course help build?

It builds skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Presenter, advanced function presentation, PowerPoint animation, and presentation software.

Do I need prior PowerPoint experience?

This course is the next step after the Beginner and Intermediate courses and builds on skills you have already learned, so it is intended for users who already have foundational PowerPoint 365 experience.