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    Microsoft Project Basics

    Course Prefix and NumberPSS 002
    Interest AreasBusiness & Management, Project Management

    This introductory-level course helps learners organize, structure, and create effective presentations using PowerPoint as a visual aid. Gain insights into best practices for word count, graphics, and structure to deliver persuasive and impactful presentations.

    Microsoft Project Basics - 1252 - U001 - 54848

    Class Section54848Section NumberU001
    FormatOnline, self-pacedLocationMindEdge
    Registration Close05/06/2025GradingGrade - PASS/FAIL (P/F)
    Fee$79.00
    The ability to deliver an effective presentation is critical in most job functions. This introductory-level course helps learners organize, structure, and create effective presentations that feature slides as a visual aid. Because many organizations use PowerPoint as a way of communicating information, this course offers advice and guidance on the most effective and persuasive uses of PowerPoint, including best practices on word count, graphics, and structure.

    Learning Outcomes
    Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
    1. Recognize what makes communication effective
    2. Describe the elements in the communications process
    3. Organize your communications and presentations
    4. Describe PowerPoint graphic rules of thumb
    5. Create an effective summary slide
    6. Describe and employ the four steps of purposeful communication in your presentations
    7. Describe the forecast, present, and echo structure for presentations
    8. Recognize key visual considerations for PowerPoint slides and presentations
    9. Describe how to organize and create PowerPoint presentations
    10. Revise PowerPoint slides to make them more effective
    11. Describe the success factors for face-to-face presentations

    Course Access
    Participants can start in this course at any point during the semester. Once registered, they will have up to 90 days to complete 3 hours of coursework.

    Drop Policy
    Participants who are enrolled in this course may request a drop and/or a refund up to 7 days from the purchase date. Participants will only be refunded if they have completed less than 10% of the course.

    External Partnership
    In an effort to broaden our course offerings, Syracuse University has partnered with leaders in their respective fields to provide learning opportunities for our students. This course is brought to you through our partnership with MindEdge. Once you have completed the checkout process, you should expect to be contacted by a MindEdge representative within 1-3 business days with information on how to access your course material and getting started. They will be your main point of contact while you are going through the coursework. Feel free to reach out to Syracuse University if you have any questions at microcredential@syr.edu or 315.443.2588.

    Credential
    At the successful conclusion of this microcredential program, participants will receive a co-branded digital badge from MindEdge and Syracuse University, College of Professional Studies, which can be shared on LinkedIn or any digital media, and which will provide complete detail on information learned and competencies gained throughout the program.

    Sponsoring Department Contact Information
    If you have any questions regarding this course, please contact the College of Professional Studies Office of Microcredentials at microcredential@syr.edu or 315.443.2588.
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