Oct 23, 2026  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
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BUS 1124 - PowerPoint and Web Conferencing


Credits: 3

Catalog Description
This comprehensive course is designed to help students prepare to work in today’s digital, flexible, and mobile world as students design and customize presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and web conferencing software. Topics include the integration of slide design, audio, video, engagement tools, cloud storage, and web conferencing to enable students to practice formally and informally sharing ideas. After successfully completing this course, students will have been introduced to most of the procedures found in the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) PowerPoint certification exam.

Requirements: A current version of Microsoft 365 (formerly named MS Office) for Windows, a computer microphone, webcam, and fast internet connection.

Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: BUS 1112  or previous knowledge of computer applications software

Additional fee to student: No

Learner Outcomes

  1. Use web conferencing software to communicate visual and audio presentations.
  2. Use PowerPoint to create original, informative, and persuasive presentations using templates, audio, video, animation, images, and information graphics components.
  3. Apply appropriate design principles and concise language when creating presentations.
  4. Conduct and participate in effective sessions using presentation technology and web conferencing to engage participants in discussion and decision making.
  5. Use audio technology within web conferencing to respond confidently with relevant information in the hiring process.

Major Areas of Course Content
  1. Applying best practices concepts when conducting/participating in a web conference
  2. Applying design principles and integrate visuals, audio, and video within presentations
  3. Developing skills to enhance formal and informal professional communications
  4. Planning, creating, and modifying presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and web conferencing tools
  5. Using presentation tools to share information

Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.



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