Online Class: Google Slides

Transform your presentation skills by mastering Google Slides, a user-friendly tool that excels in accessibility and functionality over traditional alternatives. The course takes you from basic to advanced skills, ensuring your proficiency in creating engaging presentations with seamless integration into the Google ecosystem.

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  • 15
    Lessons
  • 17
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 1,034
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 7
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.7
    CEUs
 
 
 

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!

  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 
 

Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
4.3 / 5 Stars (Average Rating)
"Extraordinarily Helpful"
(555 votes)

Lesson 1. Unlocking the Power of Google Slides: A Comprehensive Guide

Navigating Google Slides involves simple pathways such as Gmail, Google Drive, and browser access, making the tool readily available to meet diverse presentation requirements with maximum convenience. By emphasizing essential functionality, it provides a clutter-free environment for users to craft engaging presentations without the fuss. 12 Total Points
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: Introduce Yourself
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Quiz

Lesson 2. Collaborate and Create: Harnessing the Features of Google Slides

Designed for desktop and mobile use, Google Slides ensures continuous productivity across devices with its synchronized platform, offering a plethora of features like multimedia integration. This adaptability makes it perfect for on-the-go presentation handling, appealing to users who need flexibility. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Quiz

Lesson 3. Crafting Narratives with Google Slides: The Art of Using Templates and Existing Presentations

By seamlessly incorporating personal visuals and versatile layout adjustments, Google Slides elevates the impact of any presentation, ensuring it resonates well with the target audience. This adaptability is crucial for crafting engaging narratives, whether it's for a product launch or an educational lesson. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Quiz

Lesson 4. Presentation Power: Mastering Google Slides

From adding slides to rearranging them, Google Slides equips you with tools for precision when crafting linear narratives. Enhance your story on topics like climate change or personal finance by structuring slides with intentional flow, building understanding one slide at a time. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Quiz

Lesson 5. From Themes to Layouts: Crafting an Engaging Slide Narrative

Slide layouts are the building blocks of effective presentations, dictating the organization of text and images to ensure clear, focused content delivery. By thoughtfully selecting and editing slide backgrounds and layouts, presenters create an engaging visual narrative that enhances audience understanding and retention. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Quiz

Lesson 6. The Power and Artistry of Slide Objects

Understanding the essential categories of text and non-text objects in presentations allows you to convey complex ideas through a dynamic interplay of words, images, and videos. By integrating diverse elements, you craft a multilayered narrative that engages and educates. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Quiz

Lesson 7. Effortless Text Management in PowerPoint and Google Slides

Creating a polished presentation involves understanding how to enter and format text with tools like placeholders and text boxes. Tailoring font size, attributes, and design elements to suit your audience facilitates information clarity and retention. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Quiz

Lesson 8. Transforming Presentations with Images

Images in presentations capture attention and foster better comprehension of complex data, resonating more with audiences compared to plain text. By crafting images with thoughtful insertion, strategic formatting, and cultural sensitivity, presentations can transcend mere information dissemination to emotional storytelling. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Quiz

Lesson 9. Visual Storytelling with Shapes and Charts

Integrating Google Slides with Google Sheets ensures real-time data updates in presentations, making your message both accurate and relevant. The user-friendly interface of Google Slides enhances its appeal, even without the advanced features of some competitors. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Quiz

Lesson 10. Table Customization Techniques

Advanced table features in Google Slides, like cell merging and border customization, allow for sophisticated data presentation, improving clarity and emphasis. Such customization transforms tables into compelling visual aids, enhancing the impact of complex presentations. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Quiz

Lesson 11. Elevating Your Slide Show With Transitions and Videos

Slide transitions in Google Slides bring life to your presentations, creating a seamless visual flow that guides audience attention like storytelling. By creatively choosing and applying transitions, you ensure each slide transition maintains visual continuity and enhances the narrative. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Quiz

Lesson 12. Beyond the Slides: Engaging with Audience Q&A

Google Slides' automatic advancement and dual-monitor setup optimize presentation delivery, allowing seamless content flow and uninterrupted audience engagement. Printing speaker notes provides a tangible backup, ensuring presenters navigate smoothly even amidst technological challenges. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 12 Quiz

Lesson 13. Mastering Google Slides: From Creation to Publication

Google Slides excels in collaboration and integration, allowing real-time edits and the inclusion of diverse media like videos and diagrams, enriching presentation content. Its creative design capabilities empower users to craft visually engaging and accessible slides for diverse audiences. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 13 Quiz

Lesson 14. Engaging in Real-Time: How Chat and Email Transform Collaboration on Google Slides

Email and real-time chat in shared digital environments offer formal and immediate communication channels, respectively, for diverse collaborative needs. These tools are vital for engaging stakeholders who are not always actively involved and for facilitating dynamic team interactions across distances and time zones. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 14 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 14 Quiz

Lesson 15. Mastering Presentation Excellence: A Deep Dive into Google Slides' Versioning, Proofing, and More

Harness the collaborative tools of Google Slides to unite teams, integrate varied inputs, and seamlessly refine presentations from any location. Elevate your presentation impact through strategic delivery, focusing on clear objectives, engaging narratives, and the effective use of visuals for memorable experiences. 70 Total Points
  • Lesson 15 Video
  • Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Course Comments
  • Assessment: Lesson 15 Quiz
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
212
Total Course Points
 

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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Course Title: Google Slides
Course Number: 9770574
Lessons Rating: 4.3 / 5 Stars (555 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is offered online and is accessible in every state across the U.S., including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. Learners in English-speaking countries like Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and South Africa can also enroll.
Last Updated: January 2024
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.
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Classes
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Proctor: UniversalClass Instructional Team
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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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.
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