Get comfortable using Outlook and master the essential functions you need for professional communication. Learn to configure your email signature, customize your email display themes and text formatting, and establish professional email management practices. You will then develop skills in organizing messages using folders and search techniques, creating and managing multiple calendars, and scheduling appointments and events. The course continues with instruction on using additional Outlook features, including notes, tasks, and journal entries for comprehensive time management. Finally, you will master contact management by creating and organizing contacts and establishing group distributions for efficient communication.
Course Overview:
Outlook Level I is one of two Microsoft Office Outlook courses available at Career Centers, providing essential knowledge for professionals who want to read, compose, and manage email effectively while mastering calendar and task management. This foundational course prepares you for advanced Outlook proficiency and supports preparation for certification credentials if desired.
Essential Skills You Will Master:
- Navigate Outlook and manage email effectively
- Use address book features and format email messages
- Apply spell check and professional editing before sending
- Attach files and insert visual elements into messages
- Customize how you read and respond to emails
- Use flags, categories, and folders to organize messages efficiently
- Create and maintain a detailed contacts database
- Schedule appointments and manage meetings in your calendar
- Create and manage task lists and task tracking
- Create and maintain personal notes within Outlook
Learn more about Microsoft Outlook Level I at NYC Career Centers.
