Course Description

Take your presentations from average to outstanding with the Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint Course. This course is designed for professionals, educators, and content creators who already know the basics and are ready to unlock the full potential of PowerPoint. Through six comprehensive modules, you’ll master advanced design principles, multimedia integration, interactive elements, animation control, and collaborative tools—culminating in confident, audience-focused delivery.

Whether you’re preparing a business pitch, an educational lecture, or a digital product showcase, this course equips you with the tools to communicate with clarity, impact, and polish.

What You Will Learn

By completing this course, you will be able to:

Design Sophisticated Slide Layouts

• Customize slide masters and layouts for consistent branding
• Apply personalized themes, fonts, and color schemes
• Use guides and alignment tools for pixel-perfect design

Integrate Multimedia and Interactivity

• Insert and edit video and audio directly into your slides
• Create hyperlinks and interactive action buttons
• Embed live content such as Excel charts or web resources

Create Advanced Animations and Motion Paths

• Design custom animation sequences and motion paths
• Use triggers to create interactive slides
• Control animation timing precisely with the Animation Pane

Visualize Data Like a Pro

• Create and modify SmartArt diagrams for visual storytelling
• Design engaging bar, pie, and line charts
• Link and update Excel data within your slides in real time

Collaborate Seamlessly

• Add threaded comments and track versions across edits
• Co-author presentations via OneDrive or SharePoint
• Share files securely and manage editing permissions

Deliver Presentations with Impact

• Build custom shows for different audiences
• Use PowerPoint’s Rehearse with Coach feature to improve delivery
• Record narration and design for visual and emotional engagement

Course Structure

The course includes six interactive modules, each with:

• Detailed self-study sections
• Practical examples
• Hands-on exercises
• End-of-module quizzes

Who This Course Is For

• Business professionals preparing high-impact proposals
• Educators creating interactive lesson materials
• Content creators and marketers building branded presentations
• Anyone looking to elevate their presentation skills to a professional standard

Prerequisites

• A basic understanding of PowerPoint (navigation, text formatting, inserting objects)
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 or later recommended for full feature access