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Microsoft PowerPoint: Presentation Structure and Best Practices

The most crucial step in creating a compelling presentation is planning and structuring the narrative arc to resonate deeply with the target audience, then building an informative, well-designed...

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Course Code OFC-146
Duration 4 hours
Available Formats Classroom

The most crucial step in creating a compelling presentation is planning and structuring the narrative arc to resonate deeply with the target audience, then building an informative, well-designed presentation to support it. This PowerPoint Presentation Structure and Best Practices training teaches attendees how to plan and organize their presentations for maximum impact.

Skills Gained

  • Plan the presentation story arc
  • Create detailed slides to support simpler content
  • Add navigational elements
  • Create handouts and reports

Prerequisites

All students must have basic experience with PowerPoint.

Course Details

Training Materials

All MS PowerPoint training attendees receive comprehensive courseware.

Software Requirements

All attendees need a full installation of Office 365, including Microsoft PowerPoint.

Outline

  • Introduction to Presentation Structure and Best Practices in PowerPoint
    • Course Introduction
    • Presentation Goals
  • Planning your Presentation
    • Understanding your Audience
    • Identifying your Message
    • Defining Opportunities and Limitations
    • Naming the Result
    • Designing a Narrative Structure
  • Content and Navigation
    • Designing the Presentation Flow
    • Designing the On-Slide Flow
    • Formatting and Adjusting Slides
    • Adding Navigational Elements
  • Beyond the Presentation
    • Pre-Presentation Opportunities
    • Presentation Checklist
    • Designing Presentation Delivery
    • Post-Presentation Opportunities
  • Conclusion