Introduction to Microsoft Office Environment

- Getting Started with Word Processing
- Using the Internet
- Saving Files and Creating Folders
- Getting Started with Excel Spreadsheets
- Using Outlook to send emails



-Proposed Course Outline:

Day 1 -

Getting Started with Word Processing
Using the Internet
Saving Files and Creating Folders

Day 2 -

Getting Started with Excel Spreadsheets
Using Outlook to send emails

The course content for the modules is as follows, however as the course is bespoke the course will be adjusted on the day to ensure the delegate’s objectives are fully met:

Day 1 – Content

Word – Introduction, contents: (Day 1)

Creating a Document
Editing Text
Formatting Text
Formatting Paragraphs
Adding Tables
Using Word Timesavers
Setting Page Display and Printing Options

Using the Internet and Creating / Saving Files and Folder – (end of day 1):

This section will show the delegates how to utilise an internet browser, how to search for information on the net, add web address to favourites and briefly discuss why the internet is vital to today’s business environment and other useful tips an tricks to get around the net.
Time will also be spent on showing the delegates around file creation, saving, searching for files and understanding Windows and further uses of the desktop.

Day 2 – Content

Excel – Introduction, contents: (Day 2, Half Day)

Getting Started
Environment
Terminology
Creating and editing a worksheet
Building worksheets from a blank page
Inserting/ Deleting, columns, rows, sheets
Performing Simple Calculations
How to build simple formula
Using SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, COUNT
Relative reference
Formatting
Text, Numerics, Borders
Working with multiple sheets
Move/Copy, Cut, Copy &Paste
Creating and Modifying Charts
How to create a chart
Tips and advice on what data to use
Editing the default appearance
Setting page display and printing options
Print what you would like to print – not what excel likes to print


Outlook – Introduction, contents: (Day 2 – Half Day)

Sending Messages
Acting On Messages
Scheduling Appointments and Events
Scheduling Meetings
Using Contacts
Creating Tasks
Managing Messages
Using Notes