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Skills and Pathways: Presentations with Microsoft© PowerPoint

Grades: 9 - 12

©2026 | Grades 8–12
Skills and Pathways offers a structured curriculum with hands-on projects and practical exercises, making Microsoft PowerPoint learning accessible and engaging. This program equips students to design engaging, visually appealing presentations with multimedia, animations, transitions, and charts to communicate ideas effectively in a variety of contexts. The sequence of lessons prepares students for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint Associate and ICDL Workforce Presentation certifications.

Program Details

Gain Skills in Creating Clear and Compelling Presentations
Equip students with skills to communicate ideas effectively, enhancing confidence in academic and professional settings. Using Skills and Pathways, students learn how to create professional presentations, integrate multimedia elements, and design engaging visuals for various purposes. Students design slides, apply animations and transitions, integrate multimedia, create charts and graphs, ensure accessibility, and even use more advanced features like SmartArt, Zoom, and AI tools such as Copilot and Speaker Coach.
Flexible options – A print option creates an excellent user experience for students with a book by their side as they engage in the PowerPoint and GIMP applications, while a dynamic digital experience provides auto-graded practices and other advantages. Standalone or bundle options are available. 
Effectively learning design – Each unit begins with well-defined learning goals and then provides straightforward visual explanations with contemporary examples, making technology concepts accessible and relevant.
Applied learning - Projects and exercises throughout the course reinforce students' understanding through the practical application of digital skills in real-world scenarios.
Certification preparation – The skills learned in this program prepare students for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint Associate and ICDL Workforce Presentation certifications.

1. Presenting Your Ideas

  • Slides, text, and images
  • Transitions and animations
  • Sound, video, and 3D models
  • Charts and graphs
  • Tips and tricks

2. Multimedia Presentations

  • Storyboarding
  • Capture and edit multimedia
  • Record your voice
  • Fix photos and add effects
  • Create an animated story

3. Advanced Imaging

  • Image essentials
  • Layers
  • Image adjustments
  • Retouch and enhance
  • 2D animation creation