Course Outline

Week 1:  Microsoft Word

Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Word

• Navigating the Word interface and basic tools

• Creating, saving, and opening documents

• Text formatting (fonts, sizes, styles, and colors)

• Paragraph formatting (alignment, line spacing, and indents)

Module 2: Document Layout and Design

• Headers, footers, and page numbers

• Working with margins, page breaks, and sections

• Creating templates and using styles

• Adding images, shapes, icons, and SmartArt

Module 3: Advanced Word Features

• Table of contents and indexing

• Track changes, comments, and collaboration tools

• Mail merge for bulk mailing

• Advanced formatting with columns and tables

Week 2: Microsoft Excel

Module 1: Introduction to Excel Basics

• Excel interface overview and navigation

• Working with cells, rows, and columns

• Basic formulas and functions (SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX)

• Formatting cells, conditional formatting, and number formatting

Module 2: Intermediate Excel Skills

• Advanced functions (IF, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, COUNTIF)

• Sorting, filtering, and data validation

• Creating and customizing charts and graphs

• Introduction to pivot tables and data analysis

Module 3: Advanced Excel and Data Analysis

• Using complex functions (INDEX, MATCH, nested IFs)

• Power Query and Power Pivot basics

• Automating tasks with Macros and VBA

• Financial analysis tools and advanced pivot tables

Week 3: Microsoft PowerPoint

Module 1: Introduction to PowerPoint Basics

• Understanding the PowerPoint workspace

• Creating a new presentation and using themes

• Adding and formatting text, images, and shapes

• Working with slides, layouts, and slide transitions

Module 2: Creating Effective Presentations

• Advanced slide design and SmartArt

• Adding animations and transitions effectively

• Incorporating multimedia (videos, audio)

• Presentation view, rehearsing, and timing

Module 3: Advanced PowerPoint Features

• Advanced animation and slide path customization

• Designing custom templates and slide masters

• Collaboration tools and online presentations

• Interactive elements and hyperlinks

Week 4: Microsoft Outlook

Module 1: Email Management

• Understanding the Outlook interface

• Composing, formatting, and sending emails

• Using folders and categories to organize emails

• Managing spam filters and email rules

Module 2: Calendar and Scheduling

• Setting up and managing calendar events

• Sharing calendars and scheduling meetings

• Using reminders and alerts

• Outlook tips for efficient time management

Module 3: Advanced Outlook Tools

• Using tasks and the To-Do list for productivity

• Contact management and using the address book

• Integrating Outlook with other Office tools

• Collaboration features and teams integration

Week 5: Microsoft Access (Optional, if relevant for students)

Module 1: Introduction to Databases

• Basics of databases and Microsoft Access overview

• Creating and navigating tables and fields

• Data types, primary keys, and relationships

Module 2: Working with Queries and Forms

• Creating and running basic queries

• Building forms for data entry

• Working with reports for data presentation

Module 3: Advanced Access Features

• Advanced queries and using SQL

• Automating with Macros

• Data validation and indexing

• Database maintenance and security

Additional Skills Across Applications

• Office 365 and OneDrive: Working with cloud storage, saving, sharing, and collaborating on documents in real-time.

• Microsoft Teams: Integrating Office Suite applications with Microsoft Teams for team-based projects and collaborative document editing.