Two PowerPoint Training Documents Free Downloads—pdf from the Institute of Advanced Studies—online office course

Here are two free PowerPoint Training Documents hosted by the Institute of Advanced Studies, both in pdf format. The first is a training course of 32 slides and the second is quick reference guide.


This PowerPoint 2003 Training Course shows you how to use PowerPoint to create slides and presentations, per the course goals and contents listed below. The first of three lessons provides information on slides, text and notes; the second one deals with design and layout; and the third lesson advises you on how to proof print, and prep for the show. This PowerPoint tutorial is 32 pages in length and 233kb in size.

PowerPoint Course Goals:
- Put text and pictures on slides
- Navigate in the PowerPoint window
- Apply a design template
- Arrange slide content by using layouts
- Print handouts and notes
- Prepare to give the show

PowerPoint Course Contents:
- Overview: Presentation basics
- Lesson 1: Slides, text, and notes
- Lesson 2: Design and layout
- Lesson 3: Proof, print, prep for the show


This PowerPoint 2003 Quick Reference Guide lists the tasks and steps you need to do for working with slides, text, notes, printing, layout, design, previewing, and packaging your slide presentations in PowerPoint 2003. This reference guide will help you in accelerating your PowerPoint skills. It is 3 pages in length and 47kb in size.

Contents of PowerPoint Quick Reference:

- Working with Slides and Text
AutoContent Wizard
Insert Slides from another Show
AutoFit Text

- Working with Notes and other Printouts
View Notes Pages
Preview and Print
Send Notes to Word

- Layout and Design
Apply a Design Template
Apply a Slide Layout
Insert a Picture or other Content

- Getting Ready to Present
Preview a Slide Show
Package your Presentation