How to Give an Effective PowerPoint Presentation

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In How to Give an Effective PowerPoint Presentation , you'll learn ...

• To use the appropriate fonts in PowerPoint
• How to size the text for optimal readability
• How to use color to enhance presentations
• How not to use some special effects and how to use others effectively

Overview

This three-hour course contains specific advice and guidance on how to use The Microsoft PowerPoint presentation program to give effective presentations. The course provides general guidance on the use of text, color, bullets, visuals, and special effects in presentations. Tips are included on how to use a few of the unique features of PowerPoint.

Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• To use the appropriate fonts in PowerPoint
• How to size the text for optimal readability
• How to use color to enhance presentations
• How not to use some special effects and how to use others effectively
• How to make presentations more interactive

Certificate of Completion

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 21 questions. CPD credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.