SYLLABUS COVERAGE PROGRESSION SHEET

COURSE: MICROSOFT POWERPOINT

CERTIFICATION: NATIONAL DIPLOMA EXAMS

Institution: VTI- GLONETA TIKO. Training Year: _______2024/2025_______

First Semester Breakdown

Course Title: Microsoft PowerPoint Basic Skills. Code: PPT 201
Semester period : 5th October - 15th December
Semester focus: The focus will be on building foundational skills in PowerPoint
Weeks Teaching/ Learning unit Guide of lesson
1: 02 oct- 06oct. 2024 CHAPTER 1: Introduction and Basic - Overview of the PowerPoint interface
Skills
- Creating, opening, and saving
presentations

Lesson1: Introduction to Microsoft - Understanding file formats (.pptx, .pdf,

PowerPoint etc.)

2: 09 oct -13 oct Lesson 2: Basic Slide Creation - Creating new slides and selecting slide
layouts
- Adding and editing text in slides
Practical work
- Using placeholders for text, images, and
other content
3: 16 oct -20 oct Lesson 3: Basic Formatting and Design - Applying and customizing themes
Practical work - Using the Slide Master to maintain
consistency
- Formatting text: fonts, sizes, colors, and
alignment
4: 23 oct -27oct Lesson 4: Inserting and Formatting - Inserting and formatting images, shapes,
Objects and icons
Practical works - Adding and formatting SmartArt graphics
- Inserting and formatting tables and charts

5: 30 oct - 03 Nov Evaluation ( Theory and practice)

6: 06 Nov - 10 Nov Lesson 5 : Working with Multimedia - Inserting and formatting videos and audio
clips
 - Adjusting playback options for multimedia

- Using transitions and animations for

multimedia

7: 10 Nov -13 Nov Lesson 6: Basic Transitions and - Applying slide transitions
Animations
- Adding and customizing animations for
text and objects

- Using animation effects and timing

8: 20 Nov - 24 Nov Lesson 6: Delivering Presentations - Setting up slide shows

- Using Presenter View and presentation

tools

- Printing presentations and handouts

9: 27 Nov - 1st Dec - Practical assessment: creating a Real work & simulation
simple, well-formatted presentation
with text, images, and basic animation.

10: 04 Dec - 08 Dec - Practical assessment: creating a Real work & simulation
simple, well-formatted presentation
with text, images, and basic animation.

11: 11Dec - 15 Dec 1st Semester Examination and

ChristmasBreak

Second Semester Breakdown

Course Title: POWERPOINT Advanced Skills and Features Code: PPT 202

Semester period : 2nd January - March 28th

Semester focus: The focus will be on advancing to more complex functionalities

Week Teaching/ Learning units Guide of lesson

12: 02 Jan-05 Jan 2025 Lesson 7: Advanced Slide Design - Advanced customization of themes
 Practical work and templates

- Using the Slide Master for complex

presentations

- Creating custom slide layouts

13: 08 Jan- 12 Jan Lesson 8: Advanced Multimedia - Embedding and linking multimedia
and Interactive Elements files

Practical work - Using action buttons and hyperlinks

for interactivity

- Adding and customizing 3D models

14: 15 Jan- 19 Jan Lesson 9: Advanced Animations and - Creating custom animations using
Transitions the Animation Pane

- Advanced transition effects and

timing

- Using animation triggers and paths

15: 22 Jan-26 Jan Lesson 10: Data Visualization - Creating and formatting complex
charts and graphs
Practical work
- Inserting and customizing
infographics

- Using data from Excel in PowerPoint

charts

16: 29 Jan-02 Feb Lesson 11: Collaboration and -Co-authoring presentations with
Sharing others

- Using comments and revision

tracking
Practical work
- Sharing presentations online and via
email

17: 05 Feb - 09 Feb Evaluation ( Theory and practice)

18: 12 Feb -16 Feb Lesson 12:Advanced Presentation - Using Presenter View for effective
Techniques delivery

- Techniques for engaging your

 audience

- Handling Q&A sessions and using

audience feedback tools

19: 19 Feb-23 Feb Lesson 13: Custom Shows and Creating custom slide shows for
Advanced Printing different audiences

- Setting up slide show loops and

kiosks

- Advanced printing options: handouts,

notes pages, and outlines

20: 26 Feb -1st Mar Practical assessment: creating a

complex, interactive presentation
with advanced multimedia,
animations, and custom shows

21: 04 Mar - 08 Mar - Practical assessment: creating a Real work and simulation
complex, interactive presentation
with advanced multimedia,
animations, and custom shows

22: 11Mar- 15 Mar - Practical assessment: creating a Real work and simulation
complex, interactive presentation
with advanced multimedia,
animations, and custom shows

23: 18Mar- 23 Mar Revision with ND exam past Real work and simulation
questions

24: 25 Mar - 28 Mar Revision with ND exam past

questions

N.B. This scheme of work is designed to ensure students gradually build their skills and confidence in
using Microsoft PowerPoint, preparing them for both academic and professional presentations.