Introduction to MS Office

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for those who are new to Microsoft Office applications and require an overview of key features.

Prerequisites

You will be comfortable with using a Windows PC, opening and closing applications, browsing the web and working with a keyboard and mouse.

Benefits

Familiarity with the Microsoft Office interface
Understand what each application is used for

• Gain hands on experience of using MS Office
  
• Be able to create and save your first files
  
• Create some basic spreadsheet formulas
  
• Run a PowerPoint slideshow
  
• Send emails with attachments

Common Office features

The Office interface
- The Ribbon
- Quick Access Toolbar
- Contextual toolbars
Live Preview
Themes
SmartArt
Compatibility
Keyboard & mouse shortcuts workshop

Microsoft Word

Overview of MS Word
Create a new document
Saving documents
Edit a document
Opening and closing documents
Printing

Microsoft Excel

Overview of MS Excel
Create a new spreadsheet
Saving a spreadsheet
Editing existing spreadsheets
Entering data into Excel
Basic formulas
Printing spreadsheets

Microsoft PowerPoint

Overview of Microsoft PowerPoint
Create a new presentation
Saving your presentation
Editing an existing presentation
Opening and closing presentation
Starting and exiting a slideshow
Printing presentations

Microsoft Outlook

Overview of Outlook
Opening and replying to e-mails
Setting up an email signature
Create and send an email
Working with attachments
Using calanders for meetings & appointments

Microsoft qualified trainers

Training is held in our modern, comfortable, air-conditioned suites

Modern-spec IT, fully networked with internet access

"What do I get on the day?"

Lunch

Lunch is provided at a local restaurant or pub. Browse the sample menus:

• Bloomsbury
• Limehouse
• Southwark

Breaks and timing

Courses start at 9:30am.

Please aim to be with us for 9:15am.

Joining information (how to get to our venues)

Refreshments

Available throughout the day:

• Hot beverages
• Clean, filtered water
• Biscuits

Learning tools

In-course handbook

Contains unit objectives, exercises and space to write notes

Reference material

Available online. 100+ pages with step-by-step instructions

24 months access to Microsoft trainers

Your questions answered by Microsoft qualified trainers online.

The course was very insightful and very well presented
Adam was a very good trainer and very helpful with all the trainees in guiding them through some of the more difficult aspects of the course in closing this was a well thought out and presented course I would definitely recommend this to people who need training on Microsoft office

Introduction to MS Office