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Learn how to get started with Microsoft PowerPoint. This course will teach you to edit existing presentations, as well as design and create your own. Our PowerPoint training courses demonstrate how SmartArt can be used effectively and teach you the flexibility of working with shapes. The course can be built upon with PowerPoint Level 2.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Create and format PowerPoint presentations using slide layouts, text, shapes and SmartArt
  • Navigate slide shows and apply basic transitions
  • Use printing options and access built-in help features
  • Build and deliver clear, professional presentations

Prerequisite:

No previous PowerPoint experience needed. Suitable for beginners or anyone with minimal exposure looking to build foundational skills.

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5
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6 hours
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201 Charlotte Street
Brisbane QLD 4000

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Level 24/477 Pitt Street
Sydney
New South Wales 2000

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45 William Street Melbourne VIC 3000

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Level 2
221 London Circuit
Canberra ACT 2600

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Level 15
33 King William Street
Adelaide 5000

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9am-4pm
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10
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5
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Instructor-led training
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Level 7
553 Hay Street
Perth WA 6000

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5
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PowerPoint Training Courses

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Take your PowerPoint skills to the next level. Build polished presentations using charts, media, and templates.

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Price: $365 $410
MO-300 PowerPoint Certification

Become a certified PowerPoint expert. Prepare for and sit the MO-300 exam with our Microsoft Certification bundle.

Price: 

$860
inc GST

Digital Literacy Certification

Build essential Microsoft skills across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. Earn your Digital Literacy Certification.

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$2,090
inc GST

PowerPoint Level 1 Course Content

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Basics

Starting PowerPoint From the Desktop

Understanding the Start Screen

Creating a New Blank Presentation

The PowerPoint Screen

How Microsoft PowerPoint Works

Using the Ribbon

Using Ribbon KeyTips

Showing and Collapsing the Ribbon

Understanding Backstage View

Accessing Backstage View

Using Shortcut Menus

Understanding Dialog Boxes

Launching Dialog Boxes

Understanding the Quick Access Toolbar

Adding Commands to the QAT

Understanding the Status Bar

Customising the Status Bar

Exiting Safely From PowerPoint

Working with Presentations

The Open Place

The Open Dialog Box

Opening a Presentation

Opening Multiple Presentations

Switching Between Open Presentations

Understanding Presentation Views

Changing Presentation Views

Navigating a Presentation

Using the Zoom Tool

Opening a Recent Presentation

Layouts

Understanding Slide Layouts

Inserting a Title Slide

Inserting a Title and Content Slide

Inserting a Section Header Slide

Inserting a Table

Inserting a Picture With Caption Slide

Inserting a Chart

Changing the Slide Layout

Shapes

Drawing Shapes

Resizing Shapes

Editing Shapes

Positioning Shapes

Arranging Shapes

Merging Shapes

Formatting Shapes

Using the Eyedropper

Copying Shapes

Aligning Shapes Using the Ribbon

Aligning Objects Using Smart Guides

Inserting and Formatting Text

Connecting Shapes

Grouping Shapes

Rotating Shapes

Printing

Understanding Printing

Previewing Slides

Printing Slides

Printing Handouts

Printing Notes Pages

Printing the Outline

Brilliance Presentation

Planning a Presentation

Make It Readable

The Four Pillars of Great Design

Perfect Presentation Layouts

Presenting Polished Presentations

Presentation Methods and Hardware

First Presentation

Creating Presentations in PowerPoint

Creating a Presentation

Applying Theme Variants

The Save As Place

The Save As Dialog Box

Typing Text Into a Slide

Inserting New Slides

Typing Text Using the Outline Pane

Applying Slide Transitions

Saving a Presentation

Previewing a Slide Show

Closing a Presentation

Text

Editing Text

Checking Spelling

Understanding Font Formatting

Applying Font Formatting

Applying Paragraph Formatting

Changing Bullet and Numbering Styles

Moving and Resizing Placeholders

Applying WordArt to Text

Converting Text to SmartArt

SmartArt

Understanding SmartArt

Inserting a SmartArt Graphic

Inserting Text Into SmartArt

Adding Shapes Below

Adding Shapes Above

Adding Shapes Before and After

Adding an Assistant

Promoting and Demoting Shapes

Switching SmartArt Right to Left

Resizing SmartArt

Changing the SmartArt Layout

Applying a Colour Scheme

Applying a SmartArt Style

Deleting SmartArt Shapes

Preparing

Using Slide Sorter View

Reusing Slides

Adding Sections

Adding Notes to Your Slides

Slide Numbers

About Hyperlinks

Creating an Internal Hyperlink

Creating a Hyperlink to Another Presentation

Creating a Hyperlink to Another Application

Keyboard Shortcuts for Navigating Slide Shows

Using Resume Reading

Presenting a Slide Show

Help

Understanding How Help Works

Accessing the Help Window

Navigating the Help Window

Using the Office Website

Googling Help

Printing a Help Topic

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Remote Training?

Remote training at Nexacu means our experienced trainers will deliver your training virtually. With remote learning, students can access our usual classroom training courses via video conferencing, ask questions, participate in the discussion and share their screen with the trainer if they need help at any point in the course. Students have the same level of participation and access to the trainer as they would in classroom training sessions.

Which courses are available if I am working from home?

Currently, all of our Public Courses are available to be delivered remotely. Book any course as Remote East or Remote West and you will receive login details and instructions the evening before your course.

I previously attended a course with Excel Consulting, will the training be similar?

Yes, we rebranded from Excel Consulting in October 2019. The business quickly outgrew its original name. Our new brand Nexacu better reflects our direction, continued innovation and commitment to delivering next-level learning. We have always refined and continue to update our courses but retain our excellent trainers and deliver the same high-quality content.

How can I prepare if I am taking an online course?

You need to install the latest version of PowerPoint and ensure you have the appropriate license to use it. 

The browser you use is very important. It is recommended you use Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. The latest version must also be installed. Note that Internet Explorer is not compatible with our delivery technologies. 

Windows 10 is highly recommended as the operating system you use. If you are using an apple device, use Safari or a similar modern browser if you cannot use any of the browsers recommended above. Your training experience may diminish due to different features and appearances. Nexacu's trainers are unable to provide detailed guidance for macOS.

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Course Details

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Price
$365 $410
Duration
1 day
Times
9am-4pm
Class Size (max)
10
Class Size (avg)
5
Reference Materials
Provided
CPD Hours
6 hours
Delivery
Instructor-led training
Live Online

Course Details

Download Course PDF
Price
$365 $410
Duration
1 day
Time
9am-4pm
Class Size (max)
10
Class Size (avg)
5
Reference Materials
Provided
Training Computer
Provided
CPD Hours
6 hours
Delivery
Instructor-led training
Address
Level 8
201 Charlotte Street
Brisbane QLD 4000

Course Details

Download Course PDF
Price
$365 $410
Duration
1 day
Time
9am-4pm
Class Size (max)
10
Class Size (avg)
5
Reference Materials
Provided
Training Computer
Provided
CPD Hours
6 hours
Delivery
Instructor-led training
Address
Level 24/477 Pitt Street
Sydney
New South Wales 2000

Course Details

Download Course PDF
Price
$365 $410
Duration
1 day
Time
9am-4pm
Class Size (max)
10
Class Size (avg)
5
Reference Materials
Provided
Training Computer
Provided
CPD Hours
6 hours
Delivery
Instructor-led training
Address
Level 12A
45 William Street Melbourne VIC 3000

Course Details

Download Course PDF
Price
$365 $410
Duration
1 day
Time
9am-4pm
Class Size (max)
10
Class Size (avg)
5
Reference Materials
Provided
Training Computer
Provided
CPD Hours
6 hours
Delivery
Instructor-led training
Address
NEW LOCATION
Level 2
221 London Circuit
Canberra ACT 2600

Course Details

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Price
$365 $410
Duration
1 day
Time
9am-4pm
Class Size (max)
10
Class Size (avg)
5
Reference Materials
Provided
Training Computer
Provided
CPD Hours
6 hours
Delivery
Instructor-led training
Address
Level 15
33 King William Street
Adelaide 5000

Course Details

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Price
$365 $410
Duration
1 day
Time
9am-4pm
Class Size (max)
10
Class Size (avg)
5
Reference Materials
Provided
Training Computer
Provided
CPD Hours
6 hours
Delivery
Instructor-led training
Address
Level 7
553 Hay Street
Perth WA 6000

Course Details

Download Course PDF
Price
$365 $410
Duration
1 day
Times
9am-4pm
Class Size (max)
10
Class Size (avg)
5
Reference Materials
Provided
CPD Hours
6 hours
Delivery
Instructor-led training
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Course Icon PowerPoint Level 2

Take your PowerPoint skills to the next level. Build polished presentations using charts, media, and templates.

download course pdf
Price: $365 $410
MO-300 PowerPoint Certification

Become a certified PowerPoint expert. Prepare for and sit the MO-300 exam with our Microsoft Certification bundle.

Price: 

$860
inc GST

Digital Literacy Certification

Build essential Microsoft skills across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. Earn your Digital Literacy Certification.

Price: 

$2,090
inc GST

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