# PowerPoint Bootcamp Canonical URL: ## Overview Microsoft PowerPoint has been the industry standard for presentations for a long time, and this two-day course is designed to help you get the most out of it. On day one, you will dig into the fundamentals through hands-on projects, learning how to build layouts, add text, images, shapes, and SmartArt, and work with tables and charts to present information in a clear, organized way. Day two is where things get more in-depth. You will move into advanced features that take your presentations from functional to genuinely impressive, including how to build a reusable theme or template that keeps your slides consistent and easy to update. You will also learn how to add animations and video, and how to manage larger presentations using sections and custom shows. By the end of the course, you will have the confidence and the toolkit to use PowerPoint to its full potential. ## What you'll learn - Create new presentations using appropriate layouts, text formatting, and visual content like photos, shapes, and SmartArt - Design tables and charts and integrate data to communicate complex information clearly - Apply transitions and run slide shows, refining your presentations for clarity and engagement - Build custom themes and templates with branded fonts, colors, and layouts for reusable, consistent design - Use animations and video to enhance audience engagement and storytelling - Manage large presentations with sections, hidden slides, and custom shows for smooth delivery - Collaborate with others using comments and feedback tools within PowerPoint - Customize and animate charts and tables, including those imported from Excel, for dynamic data visuals ## Curriculum 1. **PowerPoint Level I** 2. **PowerPoint Level II** ## Schedule - Jun 10, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026 — Live Online - Aug 12, 2026 – Aug 13, 2026 — Live Online - Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 16, 2026 — Live Online ## Instructors ### Grace Hochheiser — Instructor After a successful career traveling internationally as a fashion executive, Grace Hochheiser journeyed back to her first love, the English language, and wrote her next chapter as a proofreader, copy editor, and business-writing instructor. She has edited everything from plays and photography books to an award-winning non-fiction book. After spending over a decade leading personal development classes to help others find their confidence and self-expression, she is focused on making a difference for students of every skill level in the professional development arena. Whether customizing training classes for diverse corporate clients or leading hybrid classes on site, Grace truly enjoys creating an interactive learning environment in which students feel comfortable to participate, expand, and thrive. She has effectively delivered both full-day classes and focused one-hour modular sessions for organizations ranging from small non-profits such as OnPointNYC to large network systems like the NYPD and NYU Langone Health. Grace is grateful for the opportunity to contribute to each student's growth and success, and is continually inspired by the diverse groups of people she gets to work with as an instructor. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $399