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Quick Look Course Summary:Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2021 Beginners Course
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  • Length: 1 day(s)

  • Price (at your venue): 1 Person R 4,811 EX VAT 3 Person R 3,654 EX VAT 10 Person R 2,719 EX VAT

  • Certification Type:Accredited

  • Locations & Venues: Off-site or in-house. We train in all major city centres throughout South Africa.

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    Accredited programme. This course is aligned to SAQA unit standard(s) US117923 (NQF2) and US116930 (NQF3) – Use a GUI-based presentation application under the National Certificate: Information Technology – End User Computing (SAQA ID 61591), registered for new enrolment until 30 June 2026. Complete the accredited assessment to earn the unit-standard credits.

    Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2021 Beginners Course

    Introduction

    Need to create professional presentations with visuals and text? The Business Optimisation Training Institute’s PowerPoint courses are designed for you. We offer beginner-level courses for individuals with no prior knowledge of PowerPoint, as well as advanced courses for those looking to enhance their existing skills and learn about additional features to maximize their presentations.

    Course Outline

    1. Introduction to PowerPoint for Beginners

    • Exploring the User Interface
    • Creating and Saving Presentations
    • Opening, Exploring, and Closing Presentations
    • Viewing Presentations in Different Ways
    • Compatibility with Earlier Versions

    2. Working with Slides

    • Adding and Deleting Slides
    • Using Ready-Made Content
    • Utilizing Slide Libraries
    • Exporting Presentations
    • Dividing and Rearranging Slides and Sections

    3. Adding Slide Content

    • Adding Text Boxes
    • Entering and Editing Text
    • Changing Fonts for Text Boxes
    • Using Clipboard Functions
    • Reviewing and Resizing Text
    • Utilizing Research Tools
    • Find and Replace Text and Fonts

    4. Formatting Slides

    • Applying Themes
    • Customizing Theme Colors and Fonts
    • Changing Slide Backgrounds
    • Editing Placeholders
    • Adjusting Alignment and Spacing of Text

    5. Enhancing Visuals

    • Inserting Clip Art and Pictures
    • Adding Diagrams and Graphics
    • Converting Bullets into Diagrams
    • Inserting Charts and Shapes
    • Creating Connection Lines
    • Adding Slide Transitions

    6. Reviewing and Delivering Presentations

    • Previewing Presentations
    • Preparing for Delivery
    • Creating Notes and Handouts
    • Finalizing the Presentation
    • Using Presenter View
    • Delivering the Presentation

    Course Duration

    1 day

    Who Should Attend

    This course is designed for novice users of Microsoft PowerPoint 2021, looking to gain foundational skills in creating professional presentations.


    Enroll in the Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2021 Beginners Course today and start creating impactful presentations with ease!  

    Testimonials

    Comments from Different Delegates:

    • “I have used PowerPoint for a while but I learnt the other side of PowerPoint that I didn’t Know”
    • “Discovered time saving techniques and shortcuts”
    • “I learnt some great methods to save time when building presentations”
    • “I learnt some new hacks to PowerPoint and how to simplify my experience”

     

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