Pitching ideas is not easy and can be a challenge at the best of times. Knowing how to use technology and new features can give you the edge and increase your confidence. Being familiar with the latest features in presentation software like PowerPoint can help you stand out from the crowd and impress your audience during a presentation. Of course, it's also a good idea to know the best practices when it comes to presenting, so we will cover both here in this blog post.

The MOS certifications are divided into three levels: Microsoft Office Specialist, Microsoft Office Specialist Expert and Microsoft Office Specialist Master. All of them demonstrate that the professional has the knowledge, skills, and abilities to productively use Microsoft Office. At New Horizons Ireland, we have the best instructors to help you through your Microsoft journey.

Did you know that Microsoft produce quick start guides for Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and OneNote that go some way towards helping people with common tasks and give a nice overview of the software.

Great presentations do not necessarily equal extensive slides full of figures and data. Slides are much more about supporting your point, rather than being main subject of the presentation. Here are some tips to improve your presentations and help you impress everyone in the office.

One of the problems facing PowerPoint users in the past was an inability to separate what they viewed on their own screen from what the audience viewed during their presentation. The presenter view in PowerPoint 2013 allows you to view upcoming slides, speaker’s notes, timers, and access tools to use during your slideshow, without impacting on the view your audience will enjoy.