Introduction to MS Powerpoint
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Course code: 25849
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From 12 Feb 2025
Wed 10:00-14:30one week- Date
- 12 Feb 2025
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- 10:00 to 12:00
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- 12 Feb 2025
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- 12:30 to 14:30
Bedwell Crescent
Stevenage
SG1 1NA
free
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Direct Delivery
What is this course about?
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">This workshop will introduce you to the basic skills that you need to use PowerPoint, whether it’s for work or personal use.</span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">In this workshop you will learn:</span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">How to navigate the PowerPoint interface.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">How to create, open and save presentations.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">The basics of working with slides.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">How to use the basic formatting of text, such as font, alignment and using accessibility functions</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">How to apply themes and change colours (design of your presentations)</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">How to insert pictures, images, tables and shapes. </span></span></span></span></p>
Who is the course for?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">This course is for people who are new to PowerPoint and want to learn how to use the key features. It is also suitable for anyone needing to refresh their skills.</span></span></p>
Any previous experience/qualifications you need to do the course
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">A basic level of conversational and written English is needed to complete this course.</span></span> <span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">You must also have a basic level of computer skills.</span></span></p>
What you need to bring with you
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">Learners must have access to Microsoft PowerPoint and a laptop or desktop with good wifi and a webcam.</span></span></span></span></p>
How you will be assessed
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">Question and answer, discussion and Learner reflection </span></span></p>
How much studying will I need to do outside the lesson?
<p>None</p>
The next steps....
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">During this workshop we will talk to you about your next steps which could include attending other workshops/courses such as Improve your Skills in MS PowerPoint, Introduction to MS Word, Improve your skills in MS Word, Introduction to MS Excel and Improve your skills in MS Excel</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">Please </span></span><a href="https://events.hertfordshire.gov.uk/step2skills?nodeId=2d35542d-138b-41f0-b4b0-2e541ba9446b&entryId=e1f192dd-054b-4d97-90ed-4dcd88611ec1" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">click here</span></span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif"> to see the full range of courses we offer. </span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">We have programmes that can support you with your next steps in skills and employment. For further information </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/microsites/adult-learning/our-services/information-advice-and-guidance.aspx" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">please see our information, advice and guidance page</span></span></a></span></span></p>