Office Productivity Software

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8 weeks, 2 hours a week
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Designed for learners of all experience levels, this program equips you with the essential skills needed to use the software tools utilized on a daily basis in office environments. Throughout the program, consisting of a series of mini-courses, you will delve into the different categories of office productivity software, discovering the popular applications within each category. To begin, you will gain a solid foundation in navigating the Windows desktop, managing files and folders, and installing and removing applications. The in-depth content on mail and calendar software allows you to efficiently handle email communication, search messages, and schedule meetings. You will also become proficient in word processing software, learning to create business documents professionally. Following word processing, you will learn about presentation software and how to convey your ideas. Spreadsheet software is covered next, enabling you to enter and format data, utilize functions, and generate insightful charts. Lastly, content on messaging and collaboration software equips you with the tools to effectively collaborate online with colleagues. Whether you're an aspiring professional, a career changer, or an office worker seeking to enhance your skills, this program is applicable to any role within an office. Enroll today to take the first step towards maximizing your productivity and gaining a competitive edge in today's workplace.

Syllabus

Course 1: Office Productivity Software and Windows Fundamentals
Course 2: Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook
Course 3: Get Started with Word Processing Applications: Word
Course 4: Get Started with Presentation Applications: PowerPoint
Course 5: Get Started with Spreadsheet Applications: Excel
Course 6: Get Started with Messaging & Collaboration Apps: Teams/Zoom

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Word processing applications are an essential productivity tool for business and education. Understanding how to use word-processing apps can make you a more efficient and valuable worker. In this mini-course, you will learn the essentials of effectively using word processing apps to work with document files. You will learn how to create, save, and edit documents and how to format text to communicate your ideas better. This course will teach you how to work with features such as tables, layouts, headers and footers, and templates. It will also explain how to work collaboratively with online documents. Throughout this short course, you will complete numerous hands-on labs to gain practical experience. Once complete, you will take a graded assessment to demonstrate your knowledge. Demonstrations use Microsoft Word for the web. The skills learned from Word for the web can be applied to other word processing applications, such as the desktop version of Word, Google Docs, and others. This course is designed for beginners who want to get started with the basics of word processing applications such as Microsoft Word. It is appropriate for those looking to improve their skills with office productivity software to work more productively. Completion of this course will prepare you to work with word processing applications in an office setting. This mini-course is one of a series of courses aimed at helping learners become more proficient in using office productivity applications.
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Mail and calendar applications are an essential productivity tool for business and education. Understanding how to use mail and calendar apps can make you a more efficient and valuable worker. In this mini-course, you will learn the essentials of using mail and calendar apps to stay organized, secure, and effective in a workplace setting. You will learn how to send, sort, store, and search emails and how to add and share calendars. You will gain knowledge on how to make emails secure and confidential, work with contacts, and organize meetings. Throughout this short course, you will complete numerous hands-on labs to gain practical experience. Once complete, you will take a graded assessment to demonstrate your knowledge of mail and calendar apps. Demonstrations in this course use Microsoft Outlook for the web. The skills learned from Outlook for the web can be applied to other mail and calendar applications, such as the desktop version of Outlook, Google Mail, Google Calendar, and others. This course is designed for beginners who want to get started with the basics of mail and calendar applications such as Microsoft Outlook. It is appropriate for those looking to level up their skills and work more productively and efficiently. Completion of this course will prepare you to work with emails, calendars, and meetings in an office setting. This mini-course is one of a series of courses aimed at helping learners become more proficient in using office productivity applications.
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As the most used operating system in the world, Windows skills are crucial in today’s workplace. Knowledge of Windows and office productivity software is highly valued and makes you a desirable job candidate. In this mini-course, you will learn about fundamental Windows functions as well as the basics of office productivity software. You will go over file and folder management, app installation, the Control Panel, useful Windows apps, screenshots, and Windows tips and shortcuts. Throughout this short course, you will complete numerous hands-on labs to gain practical experience. At the end of the course, you will take a graded assessment to demonstrate your knowledge of Windows. This course is designed for beginners who want to get started with the basics of Windows and office productivity software application suites such as Microsoft Office. It is appropriate for those looking to level up their skills and work more productively and efficiently. Completion of this course will prepare you to work with Windows in an office setting. This mini-course is one of a series of courses aimed at helping learners become more proficient in using office productivity applications.
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Spreadsheet applications are an essential part of productivity at work and school. Understanding how to use spreadsheet apps such as Microsoft Excel can make you a more efficient and valuable worker. In this mini-course, you will learn the essentials of working with spreadsheet apps. You will learn how to open, save, share, and print spreadsheet files, move around a worksheet, and enter and edit data. This course will teach you how to use formulas, functions, charts, and data, and it will also explain how to work collaboratively with online spreadsheets. Throughout this short course, you will complete numerous hands-on labs to gain practical experience. Once complete, you will take a graded assessment to demonstrate your knowledge. Demonstrations in this course use Microsoft Excel for the web. The skills learned from Excel for the web can be applied to other spreadsheet applications, such as the desktop version of Excel, Google Sheets, and others. This course is designed for beginners who want to get started with the basics of spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel. It is appropriate for those looking to improve their skills with office productivity software to work more productively. Completion of this course will prepare you to work with spreadsheet applications in an office setting. This mini-course is one of a series of courses aimed at helping learners become more proficient in using office productivity applications.
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Messaging and collaboration applications are an essential part of productivity at work and school. Understanding how to use messaging, collaboration, and web conferencing apps can make you a more efficient and valuable worker. In this mini-course, you will learn the essentials of working with messaging and collaboration apps. You will learn how to send chat messages, attach files, and make video calls, as well as how to prepare your environment for video conferencing and meetings. This course will also teach you how to work with teams, channels, and meetings. Throughout this short course, you will complete numerous hands-on labs to gain practical experience. Once complete, you will take a graded assessment to demonstrate your knowledge. Demonstrations in this course use Microsoft Teams. The skills learned from Microsoft Teams can be applied to other messaging and collaboration applications, such as Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Webex, and others. This course is designed for beginners who want to get started with the basics of messaging and collaboration applications such as Microsoft Teams. It is appropriate for those looking to improve their skills to work more productively. Completion of this course will prepare you to work with messaging and collaboration applications in an office setting. This mini-course is one of a series of courses aimed at helping learners become more proficient in using office productivity applications.
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Presentation applications are an essential part of productivity at work and school. Understanding how to use presentation apps such as Microsoft PowerPoint can make you a more efficient and valuable worker. In this mini-course, you will learn the essentials of effectively using presentation apps to work with slideshows. You will learn how to open, save, share, and print presentation files and present, record, and preview slideshows. This course will teach you how to customize presentations by using templates, images, and animations, and it will also explain how to work collaboratively with online presentations. Throughout this short course, you will complete numerous hands-on labs to gain practical experience. Once complete, you will take a graded assessment to demonstrate your knowledge of presentation applications. Demonstrations in this course use Microsoft PowerPoint for the web. The skills learned from PowerPoint for the web can be applied to other presentation applications, such as the desktop version of PowerPoint, Google Slides, and others. This course is designed for beginners who want to get started with the basics of presentation applications such as Microsoft PowerPoint. It is appropriate for those looking to improve their skills with office productivity software to work more productively. Completion of this course will prepare you to work with presentation applications in an office setting. This mini-course is one of a series of courses aimed at helping learners become more proficient in using office productivity applications.