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Catalog Description
Catalog Description
Provides students with instruction on how to use PowerPoint features (e.g., templates, layouts, pictures, graphics, animation, multimedia assets) to create engaging presentations. Students will also discuss best practices for using PowerPoint as a visual aid for any presentation.
Student Learning Outcomes
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Create and edit a PowerPoint presentation utilizing text and images.
Format slide backgrounds or apply template designs to existing slides.
Save, package, and output finished presentations for delivery.
Print slides, handouts, and notes.
Content We Will Cover
Content We Will Cover
Throughout this course, we will explore the essential tools and features of Microsoft PowerPoint to help you create engaging and professional presentations.
Getting Started with PowerPoint: Explore the PowerPoint interface, navigation tools, and presentation views.
Creating and Managing Slides: Add, duplicate, organize, and customize slides using layouts, themes, and templates.
Working with Text and Images: Insert and format text, pictures, shapes, and other graphic elements.
Adding Visual Elements: Create tables, charts, SmartArt graphics, and incorporate audio and video.
Animations and Transitions: Apply slide transitions, animate objects, and customize timing and effects.
Presenting Your Slides: Use Presenter View, speaker notes, and rehearsal tools to deliver effective presentations.
Saving, Sharing, and Printing: Export presentations, collaborate with others, and prepare slides, handouts, and notes for printing.
By the end of this course, you will have the skills to create, customize, and deliver professional PowerPoint presentations for school, work, and personal use.
These topics are provided as a general overview of the anticipated course content. The final topics, assignments, activities, learning objectives, and course requirements will be confirmed in the official course syllabus available through Canvas after students enroll in the class. Students are also encouraged to suggest additional Outlook skills they would like to learn during the course.
Methods of Instruction
Methods of Instruction
The course combines instructor-led and hands-on learning activities to help students develop practical skills. Methods of instruction may include:
Weekly online Zoom meetings (except online-only asynchronous courses)
Canvas online activities
Class discussions
Instructor-prepared materials and demonstrations
Lectures
Multimedia presentations
Hands-on projects and exercises
Important Details
Important Details
Noncredit Course: This course is part of Santiago Canyon College's Noncredit Course Offerings. Successful completion of this course counts toward a Certificate of Completion in the field of Executive Assistance. You can review the specifics of this certificate at the following link:
Fees: SCC offers tuition‑free noncredit classes for anyone 18+ living in California,
Duration of Course: The course typically lasts 8 weeks; however, this may vary by semester and session.
Difficulty Level: No prior experience with Microsoft Outlook is required. This course is for students who are new to Outlook or want to strengthen their basic skills. No prerequisites, corequisites, or recommended preparation are required.
Students learn Outlook step by step and gradually build practical skills for managing email, calendars, contacts, contact lists, and tasks. The course emphasizes hands-on practice rather than advanced technical knowledge.
How to Enroll
How to Enroll
Enrolling is easy and can be done online. Please visit the following link to browse courses and enroll:
If you would like to be taken directly to MS PowerPoint enrollment, click the following link:
The links above go to external websites; please reach out if you see broken links or need help.
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