Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Training Course

Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Training: Course Description

Powerpoint 2007 Training topics include:

• Add, edit and format slides in Outline view
• Export a PowerPoint Outline to Word
• Create a custom presentation Theme
• Add a custom Motion Path to animate an object
• Hide certain slides during a presentation
• Add charts and tables to your slides
• Create customized SmartArt graphics
• Create slide masters and custom layouts for use in future presentations
• Work with Actions Buttons for convenient slide navigation
Set up a slide show to run unattended

The Complete Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Training Solution (because you need a plan)

We think this Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 training course is great, and we’ve got our fingers crossed that you’ll like it, too.  We could go on and on about the benefits of training and how it positively impacts user productivity ultimately resulting in a net gain of getting more done in a shorter amount of time. But, you already know all of that.  

What you don't know is what makes us different.

KeyStone Learning Systems offers comprehensive training solutions for enterprise clients. What does that mean? If you're a company looking for high quality Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 end-user training you can track and assign with the ability to customize the off-the-shelf content, we can help.

Did we mention there's no software to buy or install? The news just keeps getting better. Does your organization have Internet access? Silly question, we know. But, if you have that, you can have KeyStone OnDemand.

Basically, you license it and we stream it.

That's 24/7 access for you and your company with no hidden IT, support or other technology costs that we all know tend to add up pretty quickly. We think it's revolutionary, but we wouldnít mind hearing your opinion.

Did we mention?

• Our trainers are MCTs with a passion for training that you'll feel from the first video
• We offer unlimited Tier 1 support via email for licensed users
• We provide complete training, migration and roll out support packages including Quick Reference Cards, Webinars, Posters, Pre and Post Assessments, Custom Introduction Videos (from your Management team), Awareness Campaigns, and Helpdesk Support Features.
• Your company could be up and running with Office 2007 Training within 2-4 business hours (there are some time zone requirements here, but you get the idea)
• You can add your own training content to our existing, and fabulous, off-the-shelf training

Key Learning Objectives for Microsoft PowerPOint 2007: 

• Make the transition from the old menu-based system to the new ribbon to reduce the decrease in productivity many experience when making this upgrade
• Learn how to customize the Quick Access toolbar to create an environment unique to your personal work in PowerPoint
• Create new presentations based on templates and from scratch
• Understand the different PowerPoint views, when and how to use each
• Learn techniques for preparing a presentation for delivery like adding footers, printing handouts and setting a presentation up to run unattended either through looping or by adding action buttons
• Work with a variety of graphics to spice up your slides including pictures, ClipArt, WordArt, SmartArt, tables and charts
• Take full advantage of custom object animations and slide transitions
• Create templates for future presentations complete with custom master slides and slide layouts

Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Training Course Instructor

Deanna Reynolds

MCTS, Technical Trainer, Published Author

Deanna is an author and technical instructor residing in Bellingham, Washington. For close to 20 years, Deanna has trained students in all arenas, specializing in delivering enterprise training. Throughout her career, Deanna has led hundreds of computer productivity training sessions, from beginner through advanced levels.  These days, Deanna’s technical training has extended beyond the classroom to include more than 20 courses for KeyStone Learning Systems and three published books: Excel 2010: No Problem! (Wiley), Word 2007 Pocket Book (Prentice Hall), and Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007 (Microsoft Press).

In the Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Training course, Deanna will guide users of all levels to better presentations through a complete understanding of PowerPoint 2007. 

Some Quick Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Training Tips

PowerPoint 2007 TRAINING TIP:  start page numbering in powerpoint's page setup dialog box

When you add a footer to your slides, they typically begin with the number “1.” But, you can change that in the Page Setup dialog. From the ribbon’s Design tab, click the Page Setup option. Then, on the lower-left corner, set your beginning slide number under “Number slides from:” and click OK.

Now, your slides can start with any number you choose. This works well for slides that will be shown as part of larger presentations that may include elements from many different Office programs. (Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Training Tips: © KeyStone Learning Systems)

POWERPOINT 2007 TRAINING TIP:  customize your grids & guides settings

Both the gridlines and guides can be further customized from the Grid and Guides dialog that pops up when you click the dialog box launcher in the Show group.

In the Grid and Guides dialog, you can set the snap settings and gridline spacing. This is also where you can turn off the smart guides. The smart guides are those lines that pop up when you’re dragging one object near another to show you when the two objects are in line. (Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Training Tips: © KeyStone Learning Systems)

POWERPOINT 2007 TRAINING TIP:  change all slides at the same time

In a couple of different spots in PowerPoint, you might notice the Apply to All option. This is a huge time-saver. For instance, when you find a transition you like, set it up on the ribbon’s Transitions tab, then click the Apply To All option in the Timing group. This copies your applied transition to all slides in the presentation deck.

There’s a similar option in the Format Background dialog that pops up when click the dialog box launcher on the Background group on the ribbon’s Design tab. Use it to transform single-slide changes into full presentation updates. (Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Training Tips: © KeyStone Learning Systems)

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