Microsoft PowerPoint for Beginners

Overview

This beginner course introduces Microsoft PowerPoint, the presentation program that lets you build dynamic, professional-looking electronic slide shows. You'll get oriented to what PowerPoint is, why it has become the de facto standard for presentation software, and how its wide adoption makes files easy to share and open across different computers.

Who it's for

Complete beginners who have never opened PowerPoint before and want a straightforward starting point before building their first presentation.

Key takeaways

• What PowerPoint is and where it came from
• Why it's considered the industry standard for slide presentations
• Why compatibility matters when sharing presentation files