Full course description
Current Offerings:
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1-Day Workshop: Wednesday, October 29th: 12-1pm, CoLAB
Unlock the Power of PowerPoint: Design Smarter, Present Better
Think PowerPoint is just for bullet points and slide transitions? Think again. In this fast-paced, hands-on workshop, you'll discover the powerful features that can elevate your presentations from basic to brilliant. Whether you're building decks for meetings, events, or instruction, this session will introduce you to the tools that make your slides more engaging, professional, and easier to manage.
This isn’t about adding animations or picking a font—it’s about mastering the design and organizational features that save time and make your message shine.
What You'll Gain
- Slide Master & Layouts Demystified: Learn how to create consistent, professional slide designs using Slide Master and custom layouts—no more formatting each slide manually.
- Themes & Variants: Discover how to apply and customize themes to give your presentation a cohesive, polished look.
- Smart Organization with Sections: Use sections to structure your presentation for easier navigation and editing.
- Precision Design Tools: Get hands-on with Smart Guides, Gridlines, and Designer to align content and create visually appealing slides effortlessly.
- Infographics Made Easy: Explore how to use shapes, icons, and built-in tools to create compelling visual stories without needing graphic design software.
- Presenter View & Slide Notes: Learn how to use Presenter View to stay on track during delivery and leverage notes for smoother presentations.
- Quick Access Toolbar Customization: Speed up your workflow by tailoring your toolbar with the tools you use most.
- Templates & Reusability: Understand how to build and reuse templates that save time and ensure consistency across presentations.
This workshop is perfect for anyone who uses Microsoft PowerPoint regularly but suspects they're missing out on features that could make their work easier, faster, and more professional. Come discover what you've been missing!