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May
20
2016

HRD368- Creating Effective Presentations in PowerPoint

When: Friday, May 20, 2016
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Where: Parkes Hall, 1870 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208 map it

Audience: Faculty/Staff - Student - Public - Post Docs/Docs - Graduate Students

Cost: $260

Contact: Learning & Organization Development   (847) 467-5081

Group: Office of Human Resources | Talent Development & Well-being

Category: Training

Description:

This workshop provides the techniques to turn ideas into professional presentations. Learn the foundations and technical aspects of Microsoft PowerPoint to create effective electronic slideshows. You will create two different presentations in class.

You will also learn about design fundamentals including composition, typography and color theory in order to create dynamic presentations. Branding and data visualization will be addressed.

Key Course Activities:
• Create two presentations for different audiences
• Learn elements of a good presentation
• Employ design fundamentals to create appealing visuals
• Create and manipulate slides
• Utilize different slide types depending on information
• Work in various slide views
• Format text and backgrounds
• Insert images, create charts, diagrams, SmartArt, and tables
• Utilize slide masters for better workflow and creating consistent branded materials
• Customize themes to create unique, consistent designs
• Export presentation in different file types and sizes

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