Microsoft PowerPoint debuted in May of 1990 and was originally designed to provide visuals for group presentations within business organizations. Over the years, PowerPoint has grown in popularity and become the standard communications solution for not only business, but education and beyond.
An individual who has the skills to implement “Best Practices” into presentations can often create extremely dynamic presentations that can make or break a sale.
The term “Death by PowerPoint” resonates with audiences of all ages who attend presentations that show slides with too much information on them. That clutter causes a lack of attention in the audience. People who understand how much information should be on each slide and how to effectively use animation tools, colors, and graphics to keep their audience engaged have more impact on their audience’s understanding of the subject matter behind the presentation.
We offer courses in PowerPoint Level 1, PowerPoint Level 2, and Custom PowerPoint courses. Courses can be delivered in 3-hour blocks, and scheduled in the morning, afternoon, or early evenings. Yes, we also provide weekend training classes.
Who should attend: This course is intended for new Microsoft PowerPoint users.
Prerequisites: Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10.
Duration: 6 Hours
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to accomplish the following:
Course Content
Getting Started:
Creating a New Presentation:
Working with Themes and Masters:
Designing a Presentation:
Making Modifications:
Enhancing Presentations with Objects:
Producing a Presentation:
Who should attend: This course is intended for participants who are familiar with Microsoft PowerPoint.
Prerequisites: Microsoft PowerPoint – Level 1 or Equivalent.
Duration: 6 Hours
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to accomplish the following:
Course Content
Building Presentation Themes:
Sharing Information:
Comparing and Merging Presentations:
Enhancing Presentations with Graphics and Animation Effects:
Producing Advanced Slide Shows:
The Vancouver Island Works Project acknowledges that our members, live, play and do business on the Traditional Territory of the Lək̓ʷəŋən speaking peoples. It recognizes the First Nations governments across this region — Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees) and Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) Nations in the core area, the W̱SÁNEĆ Nations {W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), SȾÁUTW̱,(Tsawout) W̱SIKEM (Tseycum)} out on the Saanich Peninsula and Gulf Islands, to the west Sc’ianew (Beecher Bay), T’Sou-ke, and Pacheedaht, and MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat) and Pune’laxutth’ (Penelekut) Nations.
As the world continues to shift towards remote work, more and more Canadians are finding themselves working from home or other remote locations. While
