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45-question assessment to place a learner in Microsoft PowerPoint and recommend the right training modules.

This assessment measures knowledge and produces a practical diagnostic. Modules are recommended after the test; they are not an offer of paid courses.

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What is assessed

Questions about practical workplace skills

The test covers different areas of the software, including beginner, intermediate and advanced questions. The score and skill-area breakdown help reveal strengths and topics to revisit.

This is not an official certification and should not be the sole factor in an employment decision.

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visual presenter

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Assessment learning framework

Modules that may appear in your recommended plan

The topics below form the recommendation framework associated with this assessment. The system selects priorities using individual answers and proposes a plan to use independently with a provider of your choice. We do not deliver these courses through this website.

Topic M01

Message structure and presentation creation

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Message structure and presentation creation • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Message structure and presentation creation • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Message structure and presentation creation

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Message structure and presentation creation
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Message structure and presentation creation
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Message structure and presentation creation
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Message structure and presentation creation
Diagnose common errors related to Message structure and presentation creation

3 h

Topic M02

Themes, slide masters and visual identity

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Themes, slide masters and visual identity • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Themes, slide masters and visual identity • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Themes, slide masters and visual identity

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Themes, slide masters and visual identity
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Themes, slide masters and visual identity
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Themes, slide masters and visual identity
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Themes, slide masters and visual identity
Diagnose common errors related to Themes, slide masters and visual identity

3 h

Topic M03

Text, alignment and composition

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Text, alignment and composition • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Text, alignment and composition • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Text, alignment and composition

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Text, alignment and composition
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Text, alignment and composition
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Text, alignment and composition
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Text, alignment and composition
Diagnose common errors related to Text, alignment and composition

3 h

Topic M04

Images, icons and visual storytelling

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Images, icons and visual storytelling • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Images, icons and visual storytelling • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Images, icons and visual storytelling

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Images, icons and visual storytelling
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Images, icons and visual storytelling
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Images, icons and visual storytelling
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Images, icons and visual storytelling
Diagnose common errors related to Images, icons and visual storytelling

3 h

Topic M05

Data, tables and charts

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Data, tables and charts • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Data, tables and charts • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Data, tables and charts

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Data, tables and charts
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Data, tables and charts
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Data, tables and charts
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Data, tables and charts
Diagnose common errors related to Data, tables and charts

3 h

Topic M06

Useful animations and transitions

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Useful animations and transitions • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Useful animations and transitions • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Useful animations and transitions

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Useful animations and transitions
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Useful animations and transitions
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Useful animations and transitions
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Useful animations and transitions
Diagnose common errors related to Useful animations and transitions

3 h

Topic M07

Presenting with impact and confidence

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Presenting with impact and confidence • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Presenting with impact and confidence • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Presenting with impact and confidence

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Presenting with impact and confidence
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Presenting with impact and confidence
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Presenting with impact and confidence
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Presenting with impact and confidence
Diagnose common errors related to Presenting with impact and confidence

3 h

Topic M08

Collaboration, governance and libraries

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Collaboration, governance and libraries • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Collaboration, governance and libraries • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Collaboration, governance and libraries

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Collaboration, governance and libraries
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Collaboration, governance and libraries
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Collaboration, governance and libraries
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Collaboration, governance and libraries
Diagnose common errors related to Collaboration, governance and libraries

3 h

Topic M09

Interactive and multimedia presentations

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Interactive and multimedia presentations • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Interactive and multimedia presentations • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Interactive and multimedia presentations

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Interactive and multimedia presentations
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Interactive and multimedia presentations
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Interactive and multimedia presentations
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Interactive and multimedia presentations
Diagnose common errors related to Interactive and multimedia presentations

3 h

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