Creating and Delivering Persuasive Presentations – Part 2 – October 2, Friday, 10:00 – 1:30 EST

Course Description

Overview

I designed this class for current users of Microsoft Office/365 and PowerPoint.  This course builds on the knowledge and skills learned in Creating and Delivering Persuasive Presentations – Part 1. This course is an intermediate and advance level session. Also, this course is for a presenter, educator, sales associate, and those responsible for designing, creating, and editing PowerPoint presentations. I’ll offer practical tips in presenting the presentation using humor, vocal techniques, and body language.

Prerequisite: Current Microsoft Office and PowerPoint user. Comfortable with the Windows Operating system. PowerPoint Pizzazz Part 1.

Learning Objectives

After completing this program, participants will be able to:

  • Know how to incorporate multi-media including sounds, music, and videos (YouTube and local videos),
  • Linking and embedding files and objects,
  • Create a custom template and design using Slide Master for branding,
  • Use PowerPoint for self-running shows, as a photo album, movie, notes and handouts,
  • Presentation tips for engaging and audience.

Course Content

  • Lesson 1: Multi-media in PowerPoint
    • Inserting and modifying videos
      • YouTube
      • Local videos stored on your computer/server
    • Inserting and editing sound files
      • Voice Overs
      • Narration
      • Music
      • Sounds
  • Lesson 2: Hyperlinks, Linking, and Embedding files/objects
    • Best practices with incorporating Excel and other applications into presentations
    • Creating and using Action buttons and hyperlinks
    • Linking files and objects
    • Embedding files and objects into the PowerPoint presentation
  • Lesson 3: Slide Master and Themes/Designs
    • Creating templates using the Slide Master and Handout Master
    • Designing templates and presentations with custom fonts, colors, and logos in the Slide/Handout Masters
    • Animating objects in the Slide Master and Theme slide
    • Building a custom layout and deleting unwanted layouts
  • Lesson 4: Headers and Footers
    • Important gotcha’s with Headers and Footers
    • Best practices and important elements for headers and footers
    • When to use headers and footers
  • Lesson 5: PowerPoint Presentations
    • PowerPoint for handouts
    • Self-running or kiosks presentations
    • Photo Albums
    • PowerPoint Shows
    • Narration presentations
    • Invitation/Greeting card presentations

Register for your class here. Thank you!