Microsoft Office Application (Basic To Intermediate Level)

Microsoft Office is a suite of productivity software applications developed by Microsoft that is widely used in both personal and professional settings. It includes a variety of applications that help you perform different tasks, such as creating documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more.

Learning these tools at a basic to intermediate level can significantly enhance your productivity and proficiency in both personal and professional tasks. Learning these applications at a basic to intermediate level can greatly boost productivity in various personal and professional tasks.

Course Objectives:

• To develop fundamental computer literacy skills.
• To navigate and understand the Microsoft Office interface, ensure a comfortable working environment within Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• To customize and tailor the Microsoft Office applications to individual preferences and needs, ensuring an optimized workflow.
• To troubleshoot common issues and errors within Microsoft Office applications and seek help when needed.
• To efficiently employ time-saving techniques, such as keyboard shortcuts, templates, and macros, to boost productivity.

Learning Outcomes:

• Microsoft Word (Word Processing):
• Creating and Formatting Documents:
• Create and format basic documents, including setting fonts, margins, and line spacing.
• Apply styles and themes to enhance the document’s visual appeal.
• Text Editing and Proofreading:
• Use basic text editing features like copy, cut, paste, and spell check.
• Proofread and correct documents for spelling and grammar errors.
• Page Layout and Printing:
• Adjust page layout settings, including page size, orientation, and margins.
• Understand and use printing options effectively.
• Tables and Lists:
• Create and format tables and lists within documents.
• Customize table and list properties.
• Headers, Footers, and Page Numbers:
• Add headers, footers, and page numbers to documents.
• Microsoft Excel (Spreadsheets):
• Data Entry and Formatting:
• Enter data into cells and format it (e.g., numbers, text, dates).
• Apply basic cell formatting (borders, shading, font styles).
• Formulas and Functions:
• Create and use simple formulas to perform calculations.
• Utilize common functions (e.g., SUM, AVERAGE, IF) to analyze data.
• Charts and Graphs:
• Create basic charts and graphs to visually represent data.
• Format and customize charts for clarity and appeal.
• Data Sorting:
• Sort data in ascending or descending order.
• Microsoft PowerPoint (Presentations):
• Creating Slides:
• Create slides with text, images, and other media elements.
• Apply slide layouts and themes.
• Slide Transitions and Animations:
• Add slide transitions and animations to enhance presentations.
• Control the timing and effects of transitions and animations.
• Slide Show Delivery:
• Run and navigate a slide show, including using presenter view.
• Exporting and Sharing:
• Export presentations in different formats (e.g., PDF).
• Methodology:
• Practice and Exploration
• Assessments
• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
• Understand of Basics Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Keyboard Shortcuts

Target Audiences:

• 1. Students:
• • School students, College and university: Students from elementary to high school levels who need to develop basic computer skills and use Office applications for assignments and projects.
• 2. Professionals:
• • Entry-level employees: new hires or individuals transitioning to office jobs who need to learn how to use Office tools for daily tasks.
• • Administrative staff: Administrative assistants, receptionists, and clerical workers who rely on Office applications for document management and communication.
• • Small business owners: Entrepreneurs and small business owners who use Office applications for various business needs.
• 3. Job Seekers
• • Job seekers and career changers: People looking to improve their Office skills to increase their employability and job prospects.
• 4. Seniors and Older Adults:
• • Older adults: Seniors who want to learn how to use Office applications for personal use.