Learn Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Outlook In 90 Minutes!

Course Overview Learning Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is essential as 80% of job advertisements in the UK require proficiency …

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Course Overview

Learning Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is essential as 80% of job advertisements in the UK require proficiency in these tools (LinkedIn). Moreover, 70% of UK employers believe digital skills are essential for the workforce (UKCES), emphasising the relevance of this course.

Mastering these applications not only boosts employability but also streamlines daily tasks, with professionals saving an average of 38 minutes per day through Office software proficiency (Microsoft). In a digitally connected world, this skillset is an investment in efficiency, employability, and career advancement.

This “Learn Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Outlook” course is a comprehensive program tailored to enhance digital literacy and productivity. In today’s tech-driven world, proficiency in these Microsoft Office applications is essential for various career paths and everyday tasks.

This course equips learners with the skills to navigate Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, from creating documents and presentations to efficient email management. Mastery of these tools not only enhances employability but also streamlines personal and professional tasks, making it an invaluable skill set in the modern workplace.

Learning Outcomes

🡆 Gain proficiency in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook for everyday tasks.

🡆 Learn to navigate key features like tabs, ribbons, groups, and file options.

🡆 Understand how to create and edit documents, slides, and emails with ease.

🡆 Master keyboard shortcuts for quicker navigation and more efficient workflow.

🡆 Develop skills for setting up and managing Outlook accounts, emails, and folders.

Description

This course introduces the basics of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, offering essential skills for navigating these powerful applications. In Word, you’ll learn how to create a new document, use templates, insert images, and edit text. The course also covers the review tab, layout options, and file handling. Moving to PowerPoint, you’ll discover how to create presentations from scratch, add slides, and insert media such as images and shapes. You will also be shown how to design slides effectively and use animations for visual appeal.

The Outlook module covers everything from setting up accounts to managing emails and folders. You will learn how to read, write, and receive emails, and even create rules for sorting them into different folders. Additionally, the course will guide you through key Outlook features like the navigation bar, tab options, and screen shot insertion. Lastly, Excel keyboard shortcuts are introduced to enhance your workflow in various tasks.

Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is perfect for individuals who want to quickly learn and improve their skills in Microsoft Office tools, especially those who need to use these applications regularly in their work. It is ideal for beginners or anyone who wants to enhance their computer literacy and efficiency.

Certificate of Achievement

CPD Certification

After successfully completing the assessment of this course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates. The PDF version is only £2.99 and the Hardcopy version will cost you £8.99.

Requirements

No formal entry requirements! No prerequisites or relevant experience is required!

This course is accessible to anyone with an eagerness to learn. All you require is—

Career Path

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications opens doors to a range of career opportunities in the UK:

🡆 Administrative Assistant

🡆 Office Assistant

🡆 Data Entry Clerk

🡆 Customer Service Representative

🡆 Sales Support

Course Curriculum

Introduction
	INTRO FINAL	00:01:00
Microsoft Word Essentials
	New Word Document and Templates	00:02:00
	Tabs, Ribbons and Groups	00:03:00
	Zoom and Rulers in Word	00:02:00
	Editing the Word Document	00:03:00
	Insert Pictures with Word	00:05:00
	Insert Shape and Text Box in Word	00:02:00
	Review Tab in Word	00:03:00
	Layout in Word	00:02:00
	File Options in Word	00:02:00
	Closing and Reopening in Word	00:01:00
Microsoft PowerPoint Essentials
	New PowerPoint Presentation and Templates	00:02:00
	Tabs Ribbons and Groups in PowerPoint	00:03:00
	First Slide and Designing the Slide	00:02:00
	Home Tab and Updates in PowerPoint	00:02:00
	Buttons in PowerPoint	00:01:00
	Inserting Pictures in PowerPoint	00:04:00
	Presentation Mode	00:01:00
	Animations Tab	00:05:00
	File Options in PowerPoint	00:02:00
	Closing and Reopening in PowerPoint	00:01:00
Microsoft Outlook Essentials
	Setting Up Outlook with Accounts	00:03:00
	Tabs, Ribbons and Groups in Outlook	00:03:00
	Navigation Bar in Outlook	00:01:00
	Organizing Outlook with Favorites and Folders	00:03:00
	Additional Options inside Outlook Tabs	00:01:00
	Reading, Writing and Receiving Emails	00:08:00
	Attaching Items in Outlook Mails	00:03:00
	The View Tab in Outlook	00:02:00
	Create a Rule to move emails to a folder	00:04:00
	Insert a screen shot from Excel	00:02:00
Microsoft Excel Keyboard Shortcuts
	Formatting Excel Keyboard Shortcuts	00:02:00
	Table Excel Keyboard Shortcuts	00:02:00
	Editing Excel Keyboard Shortcuts	00:05:00
	Formula Excel Keyboard Shortcuts	00:03:00
	Workbook Excel Keyboard Shortcuts	00:02:00
	Handy Excel Shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts	00:05:00