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Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint

Overview

The Microsoft PowerPoint course at CTS College is a dynamic training programme that equips you with professional presentation skills. You'll learn to design visually compelling slides, apply animations and transitions, incorporate multimedia elements, and deliver impactful presentations with confidence. Perfect for professionals, educators, and students, this hands-on course covers everything from basic slide creation to advanced presentation techniques, ensuring you can communicate ideas effectively in any setting.

Note: Students can choose to do the entire suite of Microsoft Office applications (6 in total) at a disounted rate.

Benefits

Upon completion of this programme, students would be able to:

  • Use Microsoft PowerPoint

Features

Below are some of the main features of this course:

  • Short duration -can be completed in only 3 weeks with 2 classes per week
  • Competitive rates with flexible payment plans
  • Experienced lecturer with excellent student support
  • Online classes which are also recorded for further review
  • Support group via WhatsApp with the lecturer, programme manager and students

Target Audience

This course is perfect for:

  • Persons interested in learning Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Office Assistants
  • Secretaries
  • Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

Entry Requirements

In order to enrol for this programme, students are expected to be computer literate.

Course Content

The following would be covered in this course:

Office workspace basics

  • Basic window elements
  • Exploring Office backstage
  • Working with the ribbon
  • Customising the quick access toolbar
  • Working with keytips
  • Using the status bar
  • Getting help

Introduction to PowerPoint

  • What is PowerPoint
  • Opening a presentation
  • Changing views
  • Using grids and guides
  • Saving and closing a presentation
  • Managing files and folders

Adding and formatting text

  • Creating a new presentation
  • Entering text on a slide
  • Changing text formats
  • Using the format painter
  • Formatting bullets
  • Aligning text
  • Working with tabs

Customising presentations

  • Using templates
  • Adding a slide
  • Changing a slide layout
  • Adding a picture
  • Customising templates
  • Using the slide master
  • Adding headers and footers
  • Adding speaker notes
  • Arranging slides

Working with shapes and pictures

  • Introduction to drawing tools
  • Inserting shapes
  • Adding text to shapes
  • Formatting shapes
  • Inserting and formatting picture files
  • Arranging objects
  • Adding an action button

Adding objects and effects

  • Adding a table
  • Adding a chart
  • Adding SmartArt
  • Adding a hyperlink
  • Adding transition effects
  • Adding animation effects
  • Adding a sound clip
  • Adding a video

Useful tools

  • Working in outline view
  • Importing an outline from Word
  • Finding and replacing text
  • Using proofing tools
  • Using autocorrect
  • Printing your presentation

Delivering your presentation

  • Creating a custom show
  • Rehearsing a slide show
  • Collaborating on presentations
  • Packaging a presentation
  • Running a slide show
  • Broadcasting a presentation to the web

Schedule

Course Offering

Day Time Duration Contact Hours Cost Lecturer
Monday, Thursday 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm 3 Weeks 18 hours Hours $350.00 Ms. Gail Pettier

Session - Monday, Thursday (05:30 pm to 08:30 pm)

Session Start Date End Date
2025 - Microsoft PowerPoint - Online Classes Monday, June 23, 2025 Thursday, July 3, 2025
2025 - Microsoft PowerPoint - Online Classes Thursday, September 25, 2025 Monday, October 6, 2025
2025 - Microsoft PowerPoint - Online Classes Monday, January 5, 2026 Thursday, January 15, 2026

Delivery Mode

Online Classes

This course will be delivered via live online classes. Students will be provided with a link to join the class as well as other relevant instructions at least one day before the start of each class. These classes are also recorded - therefore students have the option to review the course content as often as they like.

Additional Info

Assessment

Students would be required to complete the following assessment(s) for this course:

  • A practical exam

Certification

In order to receive the CTS College certificate of completion or participation for this course, students must attend a minimum of 75% of classes and pay any outstanding fees. Where applicable, students who do not meet the necessary assessment requirements, but attended the required number of classes would receive a CTS College certificate of participation.

Certificates would be provided in digital format which would allow students to access, print and share their certificates 24/7 on demand. For more information on our digital certificates please click here.

Note: Certificates would be provided for each module completed.

Resources

CTS College will provide all handouts in digital format for this programme.

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Fees & Payment

Cost

This course is offered at the affordable price of $350 or a discounted rate of $1,500 for all 6 Microsoft Office applications (Access, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, Powerpoint and Word). In order to start the course, students must pay a minimum of 50% before the first class.

Payment Plans

Students can be given a payment plan where the initial downpayment is made, with an arrangement for the remaining balance to be paid over the duration of the course. Please feel free to contact us to discuss a payment plan customised for you.

Payment Methods

The following table shows the details for the 4 convenient ways to pay the CTS College fees for this programme:

Payment Method Details
Linx Paid at the Administration Office
Credit Card Paid at the Administration Office
Cheque

Paid at the Administration Office

Made Payable to CTS College

Online Bank Transfer

Paid via Online Banking

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Student Support

Facilitator

At CTS College, we believe in crafting an extraordinary student experience. This is why we have selected Ms. Gail Pettier to facilitate the Microsoft PowerPoint course. Ms. Pettier not only imparts knowledge, but creates a learning experience where students feel valued and appreciated. She is also committed to shaping a transformative learning journey and creating an educational adventure that goes beyond the ordinary.

Gail Pettier, a Software Training Specialist, currently serves as a Software/Technology Consultant at CTS College. In addition to her role at the college, she freelances as a Graphic/Web Designer and Writer, showcasing her versatility in the tech and creative domains. Recognised as an effective team player, Gail is celebrated for her creativity, flexibility, sense of humor, pride and unwavering company loyalty. Her skills encompass time management, interpersonal relationships, teamwork and a strong commitment to moral and ethical standards.

Gail's aspirations include fostering a friendly and casual work environment, leading a talented team and tackling cutting-edge technical challenges. She aims to focus on building social platforms tailored for leaders in both educational and corporate environments, demonstrating her dedication to innovation and excellence.

Programme Management

The programme management team is responsible for the management of this course. If you would like further information or clarification on this programme please contact:

Mr. Matthew Christian
Programme Manager
Phone: (868) 720-2939 / (868) 740-9095

E-mail: Certifications@CTSCollege.com

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