Welcome and Overview

This module introduces the foundation on the history of the Microsoft PowerPoint software application, as well as the similarities between the Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 application and the older versions of the software. You will also be introduced to a comprehensive list of the features of the Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 application to be covered in this course.

Learning Outcomes

Navigate a PowerPoint Presentation

Overview of the Screen and Views

Exercise 1

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will be introduced to the step by step process for navigating the home screen of the Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 application. You will also be introduced to an overview of the screens and views of the Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 presentation slide, as well as an exercise to test your understanding.

Presentation Tips and Guidelines

Creating a New Presentation

Working with Slides

Saving a Presentation

Exercise 02

In this module, you will be introduced to some of the presentation tips and guidelines for working with the Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 application, as well as how to create a new presentation. You will also be introduced to the process for working slides in a presentation, as well as how to save a presentation file in a storage location.

Formatting Text

Working with Bullets and Numbered Lists

Exercise 03

In this module, you will be introduced to the various editing options available for texts on a slide in Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 software application, as well as the step by step process for formatting texts in a presentation slide. You will also be introduced to the step by step process for working with bullets and numbered lists in a presentation.

Inserting Shapes

Inserting Graphics

Inserting Icons and 3D Models

Inserting Pictures

Exercise 04

In this module, you will be introduced to the step by step process for adding graphics in a PowerPoint presentation slides, as well as the ways to insert and format shapes in a slide. You will also be introduced to the steps for inserting graphics, icons and 3D models in a slide, as well as inserting pictures.

Selecting Objects

Editing Objects

Formatting Objects - Part 1

Formatting Objects - Part 2

Arranging Objects

Grouping Objects

Exercise 05

In this module, you will be introduced to the step by step process for working objects on a slide in Microsoft PowerPoint, as well as how to select and edit the objects on the slide. You will also be introduced to the various ways objects can be formatted, as well as how to group and arrange objects on a slide.

Picture Options

Cropping Pictures

Formatting Pictures

Things You Can Do with Pictures

Exercise 06

In this module, you will be introduced to the step by step process for editing pictures on a slide in Microsoft PowerPoint 2019, as well as the various picture options that are available on the software. You will also be introduced to the process used to crop pictures, as well as how to format pictures and other things you can do with pictures.

Creating SmartArt

Modifying SmartArt

Creating a Flowchart using SmartArt

Exercise 07

In this module, you will be introduced to the step by step process for working with SmartArt on a slide in the Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 application, as well as the steps for creating the SmartArt. You will also be introduced to the steps for modifying the SmartArt, as well as how to use the SmartArt function to create a flowchart.

Diploma in Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 - An Introduction - Assessment

The free online course on how to create a presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 and format presentation slides.

Diploma in Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 - An Introduction

This free online Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 course will teach you about the features of the application, as well as give you some useful presentation tips and guidelines for using the software. You will also learn about the steps for creating and saving a new PowerPoint presentation, as well as carry out different formatting options on different types of objects in PowerPoint. Begin this course and learn how to use PowerPoint 2019.

Job Interview Skills

How to Speak Up at Meetings

How to Deliver Criticism in the Workplace

Effective Listening - Eliminating Distractions

Effective Listening - Engaging in Conversation

In this module, you will be taught how to answer interview questions, prepare and dress appropriately for an interview. You will learn how to speak at meetings confidently and deliver criticism in the workplace. This module will also explore the techniques and strategies you can use to improve your listening skills.

How to be a More Assertive Speaker

Ask for a Raise - Part 1

Ask for a Raise - Part 2

In this module, you will learn about the importance of speaking assertively in public. You will be taught how to ask for a raise from your boss at work at the right time. Furthermore, you will learn about the common mistakes people make when asking for a raise in wages and how to avoid these mistakes.

How to Give a Team Presentation

How to Deliver a Technology Presentation

How to Give a Financial Presentation

How to Give a Sales Presentation

Investment Pitch

In this module, you will be taught various presentation skills. These presentations include team presentation, technology presentation, financial presentation, sales presentation and investment pitch. You will be shown the common mistakes that are made in these presentations and how to avoid them to have a great presentation and achieve your goals.

Course Assessment - Workplace Communication

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Workplace Communication

This free online workplace communication course will teach you how to communicate effectively in the workplace and how to build and maintain a positive work environment. You will be given tips on how to answer interview questions, speak up during meetings, how to give criticism in the workplace, speak assertively, ask for a raise, and give various forms of presentations such as team presentations, sales presentations and more.

Understanding the Communicative Environment - Part 1

Understanding the Communicative Environment - Part 2

What to Listen for and why

When to speak and how

Starting and Sustaining a Conversation

In this module we will talk about understanding the communicative environment and some of the important soft skills which relate to communication. Learn also culture and context, the ways that we generally communicate like verbal, nonverbal, music, visuals.

What to Present and How Part I

What to Present and How Part II

Multimedia Presentation : Understanding the Basics

Communication Styles

Speaking in Groups

In this module you will learn about speaking undoubtedly, but speaking in a slightly different context conversation, dialogue and multimedia presentation focusing on relationship between texts and images.

The World of Visual Culture I

Visual Perception

The Aural : Its Relevance and Impact

The Body and the way It Communicates

The Face, Its Expressions and What It Says

In this module you will learn about visual, nonverbal and aural communication and the key features of visual culture that would be relevant in the context of soft skills. Learn also the theories and application of visual culture, visual perception, its key components, form perception, depth perception, colour perception.

Building Relationships

Understanding Group Dynamics - 1

Understanding Group Dynamics - II

Groups, Conflicts and their Resolution

Social Network, Media and Extending Our Identity

In this module you will learn about individual, groups and cultures. Relationships play an important role in our life, they influence our behaviour, goals and attitude. Learn also about group dynamics as it is concerned with interaction of forces amongst group members in social situations.

Diploma in Soft Skill Development - First Assessment

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How Emotionally Mature Are You

Improving Your Emotional Intelligence

Empathy

Intrapersonal Communication

Change Tolerance

In this module, you will learn about emotional and social skills. Personal competency deals with the self-awareness and self-management. Social competence deals with social awareness and relationship management. Learn also how intrapersonal communication includes activities as internal problem solving, resolution of internal conflict etc.

Creativity : What Does It Mean

Creativity : A Detailed Exploration

Creativity : Activities Applied

Creativity at Workplace

Creativity, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

In this module, you will learn about creativity, critical thinking and problem solving. Creativity is the ability to make otherwise bring into existence something new. Workplace creativity is generally concerned with organizational products, services, processes and procedures.

Motivating Oneself

The Art of Persuasion - I

The Art of Persuasion - II

From Persuasion to Negotiation

Leadership and Motivating Others

In this module, you will learn about motivation, persuasion, negotiation and leadership. Motivation relates to the force, stimulus or influence that guide people to do the things they do. Learn about leadership as the formal position where a specific person has power over others in the groups.

Managing Time

Managing Stress

Resilience

Work-Life Balance

Applying Soft Skills to Workplace

In this module you will learn about essential and vocational skills. Topics like managing time, managing stress, resilience, work - life balance and applying soft skills to workplace will be discussed.

Diploma in Soft Skill Development - Second Assessment

Diploma in Soft Skill Development - Final Assessment

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Diploma in Soft Skill Development

This free online Soft Skill Development course starts by explaining how to apply our hard skills in a social environment. It focuses on developing a wide variety of soft skills starting from communication, to working in different environments. Learn how to understand a communicative environment, the roles of communicants, the cultural norms, values and traditions affecting the nature and efficacy of speech interaction.

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