Agenda

Unit 1
Introduction to Microsoft Word

  • Explore the different parts of the Word document and document navigation
  • Learn how to format paragraphs, line spacing and fonts
  • Add and modify bullets, lists, tables, headers, footers, page numbers and page breaks
  • Insert graphical elements including drawing objects, pictures, and charts
  • Utilize proofing features like spell check and grammar check

Unit 2

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

  • Explore the different parts of the Excel worksheet and document navigation
  • Understand cells and their makeup and how to populate, format and merge cells
  • Create and manage formulas, tables, charts, and multiple worksheet “workbooks”
  • Printing and PDF file creation including setting print areas

Unit 3
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Explore the different parts of the PowerPoint presentation
  • Understand slides and their makeup
  • Create, Insert and format slides
  • Insert and modify text, tables, charts, graphics, videos and images

Unit 4
Microsoft Outlook

  • Understand Outlook navigation and how the various aspects work together
  • View, create and respond to email messages; format emails and set signature(s)
  • Email etiquette: CC, BCC, threads, quoting and textual interpretation
  • Navigate and search email folders
  • Set email forwarding and filtering rules
  • Request and edit appointments and respond to meeting requests

Course Objectives

  • Learn the fundamental computer competencies you need to succeed in today’s workplace
  • Learn how to operate Excel as a spreadsheet creation and management tool
  • Learn how to operate Word as a document creation and management tool
  • Learn how to operate PowerPoint as a presentation creation and management tool
  • Learn how to operate Outlook as a communications and scheduling tool
  • Discover how various menu items, commands, settings and processes affects the look of your Excel worksheets, PowerPoint presentation, Word files, and Outlook emails
  • Explore how Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook integrate with each other

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course you will:

  • Understand how to use Excel to create effective spreadsheets for use in business
  • Understand how to use Word to create effective documents for use in business
  • Understand how to use PowerPoint to create effective presentations for use in business
  • Understand how to use Outlook to manage communication and scheduling
  • Know how Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook integrate with each other and can be used together