Online Class: Google Slides

This course will teach you how to access and use Google Slides, starting with the basics before working its way into the more advanced features.
Self-Paced, Online Class
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  • 15
    Lessons
  • 17
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 7
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.7
    CEUs
  •  
    Video Audit
    Available
 
 

Course Description

Mastering the Craft: Dive into the Dynamic World of Google Slides

Amid the galaxy of digital presentation tools, Google Slides emerges as a star that combines simplicity with functionality. While it may appear as Google's response to Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides carves its unique niche by offering unparalleled accessibility from any connected device. It forgoes the excess frills, focusing instead on essential, robust features that equip users to craft compelling, professional presentations with ease.

Embark on a transformative journey with this course, where you'll uncover the nuances of Google Slides, from the foundational aspects to its more intricate capabilities. Beyond the mere act of creating slides, we'll guide you on harnessing the collaborative strength of the Google ecosystem, ensuring your files are seamlessly integrated with Google Drive.

What's in store for you?

  • A deep dive into the intuitive interface of Google Slides.
  • Crafting masterpieces either from the ground up or leveraging aesthetically pleasing templates.
  • Enriching your slides with diverse elements: text, multimedia, diagrams, and more.
  • Refining the aesthetics: Theme customization, intricate formatting, and dynamic animations.
  • Giving your presentation the edge with engaging transitions and real-time collaboration tools.
  • Strategies to broadcast your work, be it through print, web-publishing, or interactive sharing.

Whether you're an absolute beginner or someone looking to enhance your presentation game, this course is your golden ticket. Through meticulously curated content, rich visuals, and immersive video tutorials, we aim to mold you into a Google Slides maestro. Dive in, and discover the art of impactful storytelling using this versatile tool!

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Course Lessons

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  • Lesson 1: Introduction to Google Slides

    This course was developed to teach you how to access and use Google Slides, starting with the basics before working its way into the more advanced features. The first lesson provides an introduction into getting started working with Google Slides.

  • Lesson 2: Navigating Google Slides

    In this lesson, we are going to discuss how to start using Google Slides. We will talk about navigating Google Slides on both a computer an Android device, then get started opening and importing files into the app.

  • Lesson 3: Working with Templates and Existing Presentations

    This lesson will focus on how to work with templates in Google Slides.

  • Lesson 4: The Basics of Creating Presentations

    This lesson will be focus on the basics of Creating Presentations with Google Slides.

  • Lesson 5: Applying Themes, Backgrounds, and Layouts to Slides

    In this lesson, we're going to talk about selecting themes and layouts to apply to your slides.

  • Lesson 6: Working with Objects

    In this lesson, we are going to give you an overview of working with objects in your presentation.

  • Lesson 7: Entering, Editing, and Formatting Text

    This lesson will focus on entering, editing and formatting text in Google Slides.

  • Lesson 8: Inserting Images onto Slides

    In this lesson, we're going to discover how to insert and format images.

  • Lesson 9: Inserting Shapes, Charts, and Other Objects

    In this lesson, we are going to discuss the drawing and chart tools offered by Google Slides.

  • Lesson 10: Creating Tables in Google Slides

    This lesson will focus on creating tables in Google Slides

  • Lesson 11: Adding Transitions, Animations, and Videos

    In this lesson, we're going to learn how to add transitions, animations, and videos to your slides to make your presentations more captivating, interesting, and professional.

  • Lesson 12: Presenting a Slideshow with Speaker Notes and Q&A

    This lesson will focus on presenting a slideshow with speaker notes with Google Slides

  • Lesson 13: Publishing and Printing Presentations in Google Slides

    Google Slides gives you the ability to publish your presentations to the web free of charge - or to print your presentations using your local printer. What's more, it makes it easy for you to publish or print. All it takes is a few simple steps that we will cover in this lesson.

  • Lesson 14: Sharing and Collaborating on Presentations in Google Slides

    Sharing presentations in Google Slides makes it easy to work and communicate with your team. By sharing a presentation, all collaborators can work on a presentation at the same time. This lesson will demonstrate this process.

  • Lesson 15: Saving Versions and Proofing a Presentation

    This lesson will focus on the Google Slide tools available for proofing and saving versions of your presentation.
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe what a presentation software is and Google Slides capabilities are.
  • Demonstrate navigating google slides.
  • Demonstrate working with templates and existing presentations.
  • Demonstrate the basics of creating presentations.
  • Demonstrate applying themes, backgrounds, and layouts to slides.
  • Demonstrate working with objects.
  • Demonstrate entering, editing, and formatting text.
  • Demonstrate inserting images onto slides.
  • Demonstrate inserting shapes, charts, and other objects.
  • Demonstrate creating tables in google slides.
  • Demonstrate adding transitions, animations, and videos.
  • Demonstrate presenting a slideshow with speaker notes and q&a.
  • Demonstrate publishing and printing presentations in google slides.
  • Demonstrate sharing and collaborating on presentations in google slides.
  • Demonstrate saving versions and proofing a presentation.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Additional Course Information

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  • Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
  • Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
  • Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
  • View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
  • Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
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Course Title: Google Slides
Course Number: 9770574
Lessons Rating: 4.40 / 5 Stars (518 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is online and available in all 50 states including: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas.
Last Updated: January 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.7 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Syllabus: View Syllabus

Student Testimonials

  • "It was an Helpful Experience and Course to learn and Grow from." -- Clarkie W.
  • "It was very helpful to learn about all of the extra features google slides has available." -- Kirsty B.
  • "I think the course was very helpful." -- Vickey M.
  • "This class was helpful." -- Chris M.

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