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PowerPoint Fundamentals - Create Engaging Presentations

Friday, August 16
 10:00am - 12:00pm

(Check-In 9:55am)

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2.00 Credits

Member Price $89.00

Non-Member Price $124.00

Overview

In this course you will learn how to create presentations that look professional and clearly deliver your message to your audience. You’ll benefit from a step-by-step guide for building a presentation, including understanding the PowerPoint interface. We will also dive into topics such as using themes and layouts; adding graphics, photos and other objects to engage the viewer; and tips & tricks for delivering your PowerPoint presentation. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Objectives

After attending the presentation you will be able to…

  • Be able to Use PowerPoint to design, create and deliver professional presentations.
  • Recognize best practices that will make your presentations more engaging.
  • Apply templates, themes and slide layouts to craft your presentations and maximize your audience’s attention.
  • Identify how to use graphics and images to give your presentations more visual impact.

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

  • Presentation design best practices
  • Orientation to the PowerPoint features functions
  • Using templates, themes and slide layouts
  • Step-by-step guide to designing and creating a presentation
  • Adding graphics, photos and other objects
  • Preparing for the delivery of your presentation

Designed For

Anyone who creates or uses PowerPoint presentations

Prerequisites

None

Preparation

None

Notice

You will receive an email from CPA Crossings via Webex with instructions to access the webinar.

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

John Higgins

John serves as a strategic technology advisor to CPAs in the planning and deployment of effective technology solutions. As a principal at CPA Crossings, John specializes in facilitating the development of strategic technology plans, paperless workflows, client portal solutions and a comprehensive digital practice model. John’s primary qualification is his passion for helping CPAs achieve success by leveraging technology. He has extensive knowledge and experience working with CPAs throughout the country. Qualifications and Experience: • Actively involved in working with local, regional and national CPA firms over the past 25 years. • Facilitated hundreds of planning sessions and retreats to develop strategic plans, technology plans, workflow design, innovative client services and more. • Nationally recognized speaker and author on technology issues affecting the CPA procession, with an emphasis on transforming to a digital practice model. • Awarded for being one of the top 25 thought leaders in the accounting procession by The CPA Technology Advisor (www.cpata.com) • Monthly host of “Document Management To Go” Podcast • Former national consulting partner with top 10 CPA firm • Past member of the AICPA Business & Industry Hall Fame • Past Chair of the Michigan Association of CPAs • Past member of the AICPA Council and CPE Advisory Committee • MACPA Innovative User of Technology Award

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Non-Member Price $124.00

Member Price $89.00