The Complete Guide to Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 Syllabus
This course accurately and casually provides an introductory audience with an understanding of the
needed information to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Series. Its uniqueness and
accuracy of content stands out among other courseware, (Procert, November 2011) Students learn the
commands in practical, real world applications. Perfect for office workers, professionals, and students
who want to know both how and when to best apply Microsoft PowerPoint.
Course Prerequisites: Students who enroll in the Complete Guide to Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 should
have basic computer skills, including how to turn on the computer, how to use an Internet browser, and
how to select commands from a menu or toolbar. Students should know how to save files and send
attachments by email as well.
Target Audience: The Complete Guide to PowerPoint 2013 is for students to improve their level and
breadth of knowledge with PowerPoint functions in preparation for taking the Microsoft Certification
Exam. The book includes both recall and authentic assessments to measure student understanding at
an increasingly advanced level. Students will be working hands on with the commands and completing
sample projects to reinforce learning. This course does not rely on abstract learning, but on the
program in context.
The primary instruction is related to business applications of PowerPoint, as Microsoft PowerPoint is
used in most workplaces. Nearly every business has a use for Microsoft Office programs, from interoffice memos composed on Microsoft Word to Sales presentations created with Microsoft PowerPoint
to Budget spreadsheets compiled in Microsoft Excel. A secondary target group is teachers, who can use
Microsoft Office for both teacher preparation and record-keeping as well as in student assignments.
Lastly, home users may find many uses for Microsoft Office, similar to those used in the workplace.
Microsoft Office is a ubiquitous product with great possibilities. This course aims to expose users to
those possibilities.
Students for the Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2013 (Exam 77-422) certification test should have the
equivalent of six months of hands-on computer experience before taking the exam. These exam
candidates should be proficient at file management. In addition, students should be able to readily
identify and use the commands for at least 80% of the exam objectives in preparation for taking the
timed exam.
Microsoft Certification
This course is also an exam study guide for the following certification tests
PowerPoint® 2013: Exam 77-422
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This course teaches the following Exam 77-442—PowerPoint 2013 Objectives
1.0
Create and Manage Presentations
1.1 Create A Presentation
1.1.1 Create Blank Presentations
1.1.2 Create Presentations Use Templates
1.1.3 Import Text Files Into Presentations
1.1.4 Import Word Document Outlines Into Presentations
1.2 Format A Presentation Using Slide Masters
1.2.1 Apply A Slide Master
1.2.2 Add New Layouts
1.2.3 Modify Existing Layouts
1.2.4 Add Background Images
1.2.5 Control Page Numbers
1.2.6 Insert Headers and Footers
1.2.7 Modify Presentation Themes
1.3 Customize Presentation Options and Views
1.3.1 Change Page Setup Options
1.3.2 Change to View In Color/Grayscale
1.3.3 Demonstrate How to Use Views to Navigate Through Presentations
1.3.4 Modify Presentation Properties
1.4 Configure Presentations to Print Or Save
1.4.1 Set Handout Print Options
1.4.2 Print Selections From Presentations
1.4.3 Package Presentations for CD
1.4.4 Save Presentations As Web Pages
1.4.5 Print Presentations In Grayscale
1.4.6 Print Speaker Notes
1.4.7 Maintain Backward Compatibility
1.5 Configure and Present Slideshows
1.5.1 Create Custom Slideshows
1.5.2 Configure Slideshow Options
1.5.3 Rehearse Timing
1.5.4 Configure Slideshow Resolution
1.5.5 Demonstrate How to Use Presenter View
1.5.6 Navigate Within Slideshows
1.5.7 Annotate Slideshows
2.0
Insert and Format Shapes and Slides
2.1 Insert and Format Slides
2.1.1 Add Slides Layouts
2.1.2 Duplicate Existing Slides
2.1.3 Hide Slides
2.1.4 Delete Slides
2.1.5 Modify Slide Backgrounds
2.1.6 Apply Styles to Slides
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2.2 Insert and Format Shapes
2.2.1 Modify Shape Backgrounds
2.2.2 Apply Borders to Shapes
2.2.3 Resize Shapes
2.2.4 Insert Shapes
2.2.5 Create Custom Shapes
2.2.6 Apply Styles to Shapes
2.3 Order and Group Shapes and Slides
2.3.1 Insert Section Headers
2.3.2 Modify Slide Order
2.3.3 Align and Group Shapes
2.3.4 Display Gridlines
3.0
Create Slide Content
3.1 Insert and Format Text
3.1.1 Change Text to Wordart
3.1.2 Create Multiple Columns In A Single Shape
3.1.3 Insert Hyperlinks
3.1.4 Apply Formatting and Styles to Text
3.1.5 Create Bulleted and Numbered Lists
3.2 Insert and Format Tables
3.2.1 Create New Tables
3.2.2 Modify Number Of Rows and Columns
3.2.3 Apply Table Styles
3.2.4 Import Tables From External Sources
3.3 Insert and Format Charts
3.3.1 Create and Modify Chart Styles
3.3.2 Insert Charts
3.3.3 Modify Chart Type
3.3.4 Add Legends to Charts
3.3.5 Modify Chart Parameters
3.3.6 Import Charts From External Sources
3.4 Insert and Format SmartArt
3.4.1 Add Shapes to SmartArt
3.4.2 Change Color Of SmartArt
3.4.3 Move Text Within SmartArt Shapes
3.4.4 Reverse Direction
3.4.5 Convert Lists to SmartArt
3.5 Insert and Format Images
3.5.1 Resize Images
3.5.2 Crop Images
3.5.3 Apply Effects
3.5.4 Apply Styles
3.6 Insert and Format Media
3.6.1 Adjust Media Window Size
3.6.2 Trim Timing On Media Clips
3.6.3 Set Start/Stop Times
3.6.4 Set Media Options
3.6.5 Link to External Media
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4.0
Apply Transitions and Animations
4.1 Apply Transitioning Between Slides
4.1.1 Insert Transitions Between Slides
4.1.2 Manage Multiple Transitions
4.1.3 Modify Transition Effect Options
4.2 Animate Slide Content
4.2.1 Apply Animations to Shapes
4.2.2 Apply Animations to Text Strings
4.2.3 Add Paths to Animations
4.2.4 Modify Animation Options
4.3 Set Timing for Transitions and Animations
4.3.1 Modify Duration Of Effects
4.3.2 Configure Start and Finish Options
4.3.3 Reorder Animations
4.3.4 Demonstrate How to Use The Animation Pane
5.0
Manage Multiple Presentations
5.1 Merge Content From Multiple Presentations
5.1.1 Merge Multiple Presentations
5.1.2 Reuse Slides From Other Presentations
5.1.3 View Multiple Presentations
5.2 Track Changes and Resolve Differences
5.2.1 Set Track Changes
5.2.2 Modify Options for Track Changes
5.2.3 Discard Changes From Specific Users
5.2.4 Manage Comments
5.3 Protect and Share Presentations
5.3.1 Encrypt Presentations With A Password
5.3.2 Proof Presentations
5.3.3 Mark As Final
5.3.4 Compress Media
5.3.5 Embed Fonts
5.3.6 Restrict Permissions
5.3.7 Remove Presentation Metadata
5.3.8 Check for Accessibility Issues
5.3.9 Check for Compatibility Issues
Grading and Examination: This course has continuous assessments for goal-based learning. Each Level
has an online quiz. There are several Skill Tests for students to demonstrate practical use of the
materials. A student must earn 70% of the possible points for credit on the course. There is no penalty
for re-taking a quiz or resubmitting a Skill Test to achieve a better score.
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Microsoft PowerPoint 2010
I. Beginning Microsoft PowerPoint-25 hours
a. Getting Started: How to use the online course -1 hour
b. Hello, PowerPoint: Entering text in presentations -1 hour
c. P is for Paragraph: Formatting text in presentation -5 hours
d. Working with Text Boxes: Formatting Shapes and Themes -5 hours
e. Picture, Picture: Formatting Pictures -5 hours
f. Shapes and SmartArt: Formatting and Using SmartArt -2 hours
g. Photo Albums and Views: Create a Photo Album -1 hour
II. Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint-35 hours
a. Tables and Spreadsheets: Adding and Using Tables -6 hours
b. Charts and Chart Tools: Adding and Formatting Charts -6 hours
c. Reach for the Starts: Slide Masters and Transitions -5 hours
d. Top Ten Reasons: Apply Animations -6 hours
e. Animating Multimedia: Adding and Formatting Videos -4 hours
f. Show Time: Delivering Presentations -3 hours
g. Prepare to Share: Proof and Protect Presentations -3 hours
h. Live! Online and in Print: Options for saving and sharing -2 hours
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