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Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint is a powerful software application that's widely used for creating dynamic and visually engaging presentations. PowerPoint offers a variety of templates, tools, and customization options to help you organize your ideas, display information clearly, and communicate effectively.

In this section, we'll explore resources to help you get familiar with PowerPoint's layout and basic functions. We'll also point you to additional training opportunities to advance your skills at Sheridan.

Check out the Presentation Skills module on the Academic Skills Hub if you'd like to learn more about creating and delivering effective presentations.

Check Service Sheridan to learn how to access Microsoft 365 for Students, which includes access to online, mobile, and full-featured desktop apps.

PowerPoint Training from Microsoft

Click on the boxes or download the templates below to explore PowerPoint training resources from Microsoft!

  • Quick Start

    A short guide to get you started with PowerPoint!

  • Intro to PowerPoint

    Create a presentation, choose the right view, and add or format basic text.

  • Slides & Layout

    Access and edit the Slide Master, work with individual slides, apply templates, and more.

  • Text & Tables

    Create a PowerPoint presentation from an outline, add hyperlinks, create and format tables, and more.

  • Pictures & Graphics

    Add and edit pictures, add SmartArt, use charts and graphs in your presentations, and more.

  • Animation, Video, & Audio

    Add transitions, animate text or objects, add videos from YouTube, record your screen in PowerPoint, and more.

  • Present Slideshows

    Start your presentation, add speaker notes to slides, rehearse and time your delivery, record a slide show with narration, and more.

  • Share & Co-Author

    Create and change comments in a presentation, share your slide deck with others, save a presentation as a video, and more.

LinkedIn Learning Courses

LinkedIn Learning provides access to more than 13,000 high-quality on-demand courses. Check out the courses below to learn more—you can even earn certificates to add to your LinkedIn Learning page too!

Log in with your Sheridan credentials (your username/password) to access the course.

Making PowerPoint Slides Accessible

It's important to make sure your PowerPoint slides are accessible and can be read by everyone, including people with disabilities.

Watch the video below and click on the links for step-by-step instructions and best practices on how to make your slides accessible.

Microsoft PowerPoint Templates

Check out Microsoft's free collection of PowerPoint templates and take your presentation to the next level!