Fundamentals of Microsoft Project

The ability to deliver an effective presentation is critical in most job functions. This introductory-level course helps learners organize, structure, and create effective presentations that feature slides as a visual aid. Because many organizations use PowerPoint as a way of communicating information, this course offers advice and guidance on the most effective and persuasive uses of PowerPoint, including best practices on word count, graphics, and structure.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Recognize what makes communication effective

2. Describe the elements in the communications process

3. Organize your communications and presentations

4. Describe PowerPoint graphic rules of thumb

5. Create an effective summary slide

6. Describe and employ the four steps of purposeful communication in your presentations

7. Describe the forecast, present, and echo structure for presentations

8. Recognize key visual considerations for PowerPoint slides and presentations

9. Describe how to organize and create PowerPoint presentations

10. Revise PowerPoint slides to make them more effective

11. Describe the success factors for face-to-face presentations

External Partnership
In an effort to broaden our course offerings, Syracuse University has partnered with leaders in their respective fields to provide learning opportunities for our students. This course is brought to you through our partnership with MindEdge. Once you have completed the checkout process, you should expect to be contacted by a MindEdge representative within 1-3 business days with information on how to access your course material and getting started. They will be your main point of contact while you are going through the coursework. Feel free to reach out to Syracuse University if you have any questions at microcredential@syr.edu or 315.443.2588.