This course covers the basic functions and features of PowerPoint 2010. After an introduction to PowerPoint's window components and Help system, students will learn to create, save, and rearrange presentations. Then they will format text, use drawing objects, work with graphics, and insert tables and charts. They will then learn to use templates and themes, slide masters, and transition effects. Finally, students will learn to proof, run, and print presentations. Course manual comes with CertBlaster exam prep software (download).

This course will help students prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist exam for PowerPoint 2010 (exam 77-883). For comprehensive certification training, students should complete the Basic and Advanced courses for PowerPoint 2010.

Students should be familiar with using personal computers, and have used a mouse and keyboard. They should be comfortable with the Windows environment and be able to use Windows to manage information on their computers. Specifically, they should be able to launch and close programs; navigate to information stored on the computer; and manage files and folders. Students should have completed the following courses or possess equivalent knowledge before starting with this course:

• Microsoft Office Windows Level 1