Powerpoint is an application which enables you to create slide shows on your computer screen.

You create individual slides, which can contain text, graphics, sound, animation and video.  When you have created all the slides you need, you can present the slide show.

Usually, Powerpoint is used by public speakers to illustrate a talk.

This course is designed to introduce you to the main functionality of powerpoint.  The course culminates in your giving a 20 minute Powerpoint presentation.

You will finally be required to submit an assignment, which will form part of your course mark.  For details of the assignment, click on the ‘HOME' button, and then select ‘Assignments'.