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Presentation — from Zero to Expert

Microsoft PowerPoint

Slides & themes, masters, SmartArt, transitions & animations, multimedia, Morph, pro design and video export.

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Updated September 24, 2026

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Guide resources

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Level 0 — Getting started & environment

Understand PowerPoint, install it and explore the interface and view modes.

  1. What is PowerPoint for & overview
  2. Install, license & free PowerPoint online
  3. Interface: ribbon, slide pane & view modes
  4. Create, save & open a presentation
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Level 1 — Beginner: slides & content

Build clear slides: text, layouts, images and themes.

  1. Slides & layouts
  2. Text, text boxes & formatting
  3. Images, shapes & icons
  4. Themes & colors
  5. Start & navigate the slideshow
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2

Level 2 — Intermediate: master, templates & objects

Standardize formatting and enrich slides with professional objects.

  1. Slide master
  2. Custom templates & themes (.potx)
  3. SmartArt & diagrams
  4. Tables & charts
  5. Sections & organizing a large presentation
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3

Level 3 — Advanced: transitions, animations & multimedia

Add pace and life: transitions, animations, sound, video and timing.

  1. Slide transitions
  2. Animations: entrance, emphasis, exit & motion paths
  3. Triggers & interactivity (links, buttons)
  4. Audio & video in the presentation
  5. Timings, Presenter View & notes
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4

Level 4 — Expert: morph, design & video export

Achieve a professional finish: Morph, Zoom, polished design and self-running shows.

  1. Morph transition (Morph)
  2. Zoom & nonlinear navigation
  3. Professional design: layout, typography & colors
  4. Narration, recording & video export (MP4)
  5. Self-running & kiosk slideshow
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5

Level 5 — Specializations & certification

Storytelling, accessibility, collaboration and certification prep.

  1. Storytelling & impactful presentations
  2. Presentation accessibility
  3. Collaboration & co-authoring (OneDrive / sharing)
  4. Prepare the MOS PowerPoint certification
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Level 6 — In practice

Case studies, error playbook, toolkit and field feedback.

  1. Case studies
  2. Recurring issues (playbook)
  3. Best practices & pitfalls
  4. Toolkit
  5. Field feedback
  6. Going further
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