Introduction to PowerPoint

Course code COMP 0740

Credit 0.0

Length 90.0 hours

Course outline View

This course provides students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to use Microsoft PowerPoint to create computer-based slide shows. Students will learn how to create slide shows, add slides of varying layouts, edit slides for content and style, add charts, photos and computer art. Along with the computer skills, students will consider how a slide show will supplement their presentation. Presentation features like slide transitions, timings, sound tracks, speaker's notes, and presentation handouts will be covered.

Prerequisites

Missing prerequisites?

Learn more about VCC's academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

What you will learn

  • Slide structure
  • PowerPoint slide show views
  • Add, Edit and Format text
  • ClipArt, Photos and SmartArt
  • Position and Size with the Ruler
  • Slide styles
  • Manage the Presentation with the Slide Sorter
  • Slide display Transition effects
  • Animate Slide Content
  • Slide show timing
  • Print slides and presentation notes
  • Slide show Automation
  • Videos
  • Soundtracks
  • Templates

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
43066 March 3, 2026
to April 22, 2026
Self Paced VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.