Microsoft PowerPoint

If you’ve ever suffered “Death by PowerPoint” then you know how critical good presentation skills are to getting your point across. Don’t wait until you hear people snoring to get your skillset honed to the finest point.

Creating Accessible Documents

Beginning with the simple explanation of what accessibility means and why it is important, attendees learn to build accessible documents using Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. Common stumbling blocks like alt text, repetitive blank characters and document structure will be addressed, and simple PDF documents will be Read more…

The WOW! Factor in PowerPoint

Our second PowerPoint class starts with using images in your slideshow and includes professional graphic design techniques to be certain your images support your presentation, not distract from it. In addition to photographs and clipart, this course covers animations and transitions as well as sound and video. All of the Read more…

Building a Presentation in PowerPoint

You can tell if a presenter has strong PowerPoint training. Their slideshow will capture your attention, support their information, and add value to your time spent during the presentation. This class is great for beginners as well as old hands who want to brush up on the basics of creating Read more…

Overview of Accessible Documents

Primarily a presentation meant to explain what accessibility is, what the rules are, and how the parts play together. Useful for newcomers and managers who need to understand what their staff are up against when making documents accessible. Accessibility in a Nutshell Who is Accessibility For? Accessibility Checkers File Formats Read more…

Animations, Transitions and Command Buttons

You cannot communicate a message if your audience is asleep. Learn how to put the WOW into your presentations with animations, transitions, and command buttons. If you’ve already discovered entrance effects, you’ll learn that there is so much more, as you guide your audience’s attention around a slide and through Read more…

Professional PowerPoint Skills

We all judge ourselves against our peers, and there’s nothing worse than having to follow a polished presentation when you’re not certain about your own skills. These ten steps will help you stand out from the crowd and become the presenter that everyone else looks up to. Avoiding Death by Read more…

Document Clarity and Legibility in Microsoft Office

Round out your understanding of creating accessible documents with the tools and techniques to be certain any reader can access your content. This class will also introduce the special information you need to know to create accessible Excel and PowerPoint documents.

Get Started Making Documents Accessible in Microsoft Office

Learn what everyone is talking about when they mention accessible documents, and how you can start making your documents accessible as soon as today! You’ll experience first-hand what it’s like for one person to use assistive technology and understand how crucial the work you do for accessibility is to people Read more…