This course will really show you how to get your PowerPoint presentation started, and even take it to the next level.
Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your existing skills, this course will guide you through the essential steps to create engaging PowerPoint presentations from scratch—and help you take them to the next level. Compatible with PowerPoint 2016, 2013, 2010, and 2007, the lessons are designed to work across versions so you can follow along no matter which one you're using.
You’ll learn how to set up your presentation, choose effective layouts, add visual elements like images and charts, and apply design principles that captivate your audience. Ideal for students, professionals, and anyone who needs to create compelling presentations, this course offers practical tips to make your slides stand out and communicate clearly.
Microsoft Certified Trainer with over 25 Years of Training Experience, and over 40 years in IT overall
Tom Fragale is a computer professional with over 40 years of professional experience. He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer, a Microsoft Certified Office Master, and a Microsoft Certified Expert in Word and Excel, and a Microsoft Certified Specialist in Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint. He has trained over 50,000 business people in online webinars, public seminars, and on-site training. His clients include many Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, military bases, and companies large and small across many industries, including insurance, manufacturing, banking, pharmaceutical, education, retail, etc. He started his career as a database application programmer and has served as a consultant on many successful projects. His topics of expertise include: Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Copilot, ChatGPT, Crystal Reports, SQL Server, Visio, QuickBooks, and SharePoint, among others. His passion is helping people get the most out of their computers, and he is a published author having written a book on Microsoft Access, and another on Excel Pivot Tables. He graduated in 1988 from LaSalle University in Philadelphia, PA with a B.A. in Computer Science.
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