Microsoft Office Suite
Course Overview
Microsoft Office has become a leading platform to drive productivity at home and in the workplace. Office has made carrying out many computer based tasks easier for all of us. From managing emails in Outlook to building spreadsheets in Excel, to creating letters or completing assignments and other documents in Microsoft Word to creating amazing presentations using PowerPoint or developing a database solution using Microsoft Access, Microsoft Office has become the most popular day to day tool used in most organisations.
Students can choose individual modules or do the entire suite of products (at a very special price).
WHAT WILL BE COVERED?
Microsoft Word
This program allows you to create high quality, professional-looking documents using the finest document formatting tools. In this unit, students will learn how to create, edit, save, share, and access documents online from any internet browser.
Microsoft Excel
This is a popular spreadsheet management program developed by Microsoft. This powerful program allows you to analyze, manage and share data in more ways than ever before. With the analysis tools, you can track and highlight important data trends and share data.
Microsoft PowerPoint
PowerPoint is software developed by Microsoft to help you create quality presentations. PowerPoint is used for business and academic applications as a fast and effective way to present information and ideas.
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Access is a database management system and is a part of Microsoft Office. Learn the features of the latest version of this powerful program that allows users to store and track large amounts of data, and analyze the data for various applications.
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook is an extremely popular e-mail program used by millions of people worldwide. This e- mail program promises greater e-mail organization, search, communication and social networking features.
OneNote
Microsoft OneNote is a digital notebook that is a part of the Microsoft Office Suite. OneNote creates a single place to store all of your notes and information. It provides the flexibility to gather and organize text, pictures, audio and video recordings, and more, in one location on your computer.
Course Description
This course includes a broad series of lessons and activities that offer a variety of modalities for ultimate student engagement and content retention. Each unit contains a series of lessons that include introduction of content, virtual demonstration of that content, and repeated opportunity to practice that content, along with a quizzes and an exam per module.
Course Objectives
Microsoft Word
Office Workspace Basics
• Basic Window Elements
• Exploring Office Backstage
• Working with the Ribbon
• Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
• Using the Status Bar
Introduction to Word
• What is Word?
• How to Open a Document
• Changing Views
• Navigating Documents
• How to Create Documents
• Using Templates
• Saving Documents
• How to Close Documents
Creating and Editing Text
• Entering Text
• How to Select Text
• Moving and Copying Text
• Using Repeat, Undo, and Redo
• Using AutoCorrect
• Inserting Symbols
• Inserting Fields
Formatting Text
• Introduction to Formats and Styles
• Applying Font Formats
• Text Alignment
• Changing Indents and Spacing
• Working with Tabs
• Applying Styles
• Modifying Styles
• Revealing and Clearing Formats
• Using the Format Painter
Designing Page Layouts
• Exploring Page Layout Options
• Changing Margins
• Adding Sections and Page Breaks
• Creating Columns
• Adding Bullets and Numbering
• Applying Borders and Shading
Mail Merge
• Envelopes
• Labels
• Merging Letters |
Collaborating on Documents
• Adding Comments
• Tracking Document Changes
• Reviewing Tracked Changes
• E-Mailing Documents for Review
• Combining Reviewed Documents
• Using the Document Inspector
• Creating Folders
Printing and Converting Documents
• Using Print Preview
• Printing Documents
• Printing Envelopes and Labels
• Saving Documents in Different Formats
• Saving Documents as Web Pages
Working with Graphics
• Pictures, Inserting
• Inserting Pictures
• Resizing and Moving Pictures
• Inserting Shapes
• Adding Text Boxes
• Creating Charts
• Inserting SmartArt
Lists
• Creating Ordered and Unordered Lists
• Multilevel List
Columns
• Using and Formatting Columns
Creating and Formatting Tables
• Creating a Table
• Converting Text to a Table
• Formatting a Table
• Modifying the Table Layout
• Using Table Templates
Refining Document Content
• Exploring the Research Task Pane
• Using the Thesaurus
• How to Find and Replace Text
• Correcting Spelling and Grammar
• Using Word Count
• Working with Document Properties
• Adding a Hyperlink |
Microsoft Excel
Office Workspace Basics
• Basic Window Elements
• Exploring Office Backstage
• Working with the Ribbon
• Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
• Working with KeyTips
• Using the Status Bar
Introduction to Excel
• What is Excel?
• Getting to Know the Excel Window
• Moving the Cell Selector
• Opening a Workbook
• Navigating a Workbook
• Selecting Cells
• Creating Workbooks
• Saving and Closing a Workbook
Entering and Editing Data
• Entering Text, Numbers, and Dates
• Editing Data
• Using AutoComplete and AutoFill
• Copying Data
• Moving and Clearing Data
• Using Undo and Redo
• Finding and Replacing Data
Introduction to Formulas and Functions
• What are Formulas and Functions?
• Entering Formulas
• Entering Functions
• Using the Insert Function Tool
• Using AutoSum
• Copying and Moving Formulas
Working with Functions
• Using Functions
• Testing Conditions with IF
• Using Date and Time Functions
• Using Linked Values in Formulas
• Copying Formula Values
• Controlling Automatic Calculations
• Conditional Formatting
• Vlookup and Hlookup
• PIvot Tables and Charts |
Formatting Data
• Introduction to Formatting
• Applying Number Formats
• Applying Font Formats
• Changing Cell Alignment
• Applying Cell Styles
• Copying Formats
• Clearing Formats
• Finding and Replacing Formats
Formatting Worksheets
• Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns
• Inserting and Deleting Cells
• Adjusting Column and Row Sizes
• Hiding Worksheet Components
• Inserting and Deleting Worksheets
• Copying and Moving Worksheets
• Customizing Sheet Tabs
• Adding a Worksheet Background
Adding Charts and Graphics
• Creating a Chart
• Enhancing a Chart
• Modifying Chart Data
• Changing Chart Types
• Drawing Shapes
• Inserting Pictures
• Creating SmartArt
Viewing and Printing Workbooks
• Changing View Options
• Splitting and Freezing a Worksheet
• Sorting and Filtering Data
• Customizing the Page Layout
• Adding Headers and Footers
• Modifying Page Breaks
• Previewing and Printing the Worksheet
Managing Workbooks
• Arranging Multiple Workbooks
• Adding Hyperlinks
• Working with Comments
• Saving Workbooks |
Microsoft Powerpoint
Office Workspace Basics
• Basic Window Elements
• Exploring Office Backstage
• Working with the Ribbon
• Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
• Working with KeyTips
• Using the Status Bar
• Getting Help
Introduction to PowerPoint
• What is PowerPoint?
• Opening a Presentation
• Changing Views
• Using Grids and Guides
• Saving and Closing a Presentation
• Managing Files and Folders
Adding and Formatting Text
• Creating a New Presentation
• Entering Text on a Slide
• Changing Text Formats
• Using the Format Painter
• Formatting Bullets
• Aligning Text
• Working with Tabs
Customizing Presentations
• Using Templates
• Adding a Slide
• Changing a Slide Layout
• Adding a Picture
• Customizing Templates
• Using the Slide Master
• Adding Headers and Footers
• Adding Speaker Notes
• Arranging Slides |
Working with Shapes and Pictures
• Introduction to Drawing Tools
• Inserting Shapes
• Adding Text to Shapes
• Formatting Shapes
• Inserting and Formatting Picture Files
• Arranging Objects
• Adding an Action Button
Adding Objects and Effects
• Adding a Table
• Adding a Chart
• Adding SmartArt
• Adding a Hyperlink
• Adding Transition Effects
• Adding Animation Effects
• Adding a Sound Clip
• Adding a Video
Useful Tools
• Working in Outline View
• Importing an Outline from Word
• Finding and Replacing Text
• Using Proofing Tools
• Using AutoCorrect
• Printing Your Presentation
Delivering Your Presentation
• Creating a Custom Show
• Rehearsing a Slide Show
• Collaborating on Presentations
• Packaging a Presentation
• Running a Slide Show
• Broadcasting a Presentation to the Web |
Microsoft Access
Office Workspace Basics
• Basic Window Elements
• Exploring Office Backstage
• Working with the Ribbon
• Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
• Working with KeyTips
• Using the Status Bar
• Getting Help
Introduction to Access
• What is an Access Database?
• Opening a Database File
• Exploring Database Objects
• Creating a Database
• Changing Views
• Printing Database Objects
• Saving and Closing a Database File
Working with Tables
• What is a Table
• Working with Datasheets
• Moving Among Records
• Updating Records
• Adding Records to a Table
• Selecting Rows and Columns
• Finding Records
• Sorting Records
• Filtering Records
Designing Tables
• Adding a Table to a Database
• Adding Fields to a Table
• Adding a Lookup Field
• Setting a Primary Key
• Saving Design Changes
• Importing Data
• Exporting Data
• Performing Database Maintenance |
Creating and Running Queries
• What is a Query?
• Creating a Query
• Working with Queries
• Saving and Running a Query
• Creating Calculated Fields
• Understanding Query Properties
• Creating Multi-Table Select Queries
• Joining Tables
• Enforcing Referential Integrity
Using Forms
• What is a Form?
• Using the Form Tool
• Creating a Form with the Form Wizard
• Working in Design View
• Changing the Form Layout
• Using Calculated Controls
• Working with Records on a Form
Generating Reports
• What is a Report?
• What is a Report Tool?
• Previewing and Printing a Report
• Saving a Report
• Designing a Report
• Changing a Report Layout
• Understanding Controls
• Using a Calculated Control
• Analyzing Dependencies
Completing the Desktop Application
• Designing the Navigation Form
• Creating a Database Password
• Creating a Backup of Database |
Microsoft Outlook
Office Workspace Basics
• Basic Window Elements
• Exploring Office Backstage
• Working with the Ribbon
• Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
• Using the Status Bar
• Getting Help
Introduction to Outlook
• What is Outlook?
• Using the Navigation Pane
• Working with Folders
• Exploring the Inbox
• Reading Your E-Mail
• Replying to an E-Mail Message
• Forwarding a Message
• Sending a New Message
• Adding an Attachment
• Viewing Sent Items
Managing Messages
• Flagging Messages for Follow Up
• Using Multiple E-Mail Accounts
• Adding a Signature
• Formatting Messages
• Setting Message Priorities
• Setting Delivery Options
• Using the Rules Wizard
• Printing Your E-Mail
• Saving Messages |
Maintaining Contacts
• Adding Contacts
• Viewing Contact Information
• Modifying and Deleting Contacts
• Creating a Contact Group
• Sending a Message to a Contact
• Using Outlook to Call a Contact
• Printing Contact Information
• Exporting Contact Information
• Importing Contact Information
Coordinating Calendars
• Viewing Calendar Information
• Scheduling Appointments
• Adding Recurring Appointments
• Exploring Calendar Settings
• Planning a Meeting
• Scheduling a Meeting
• Responding to Meeting Requests
• Printing Your Calendar
Scheduling Tasks
• Creating Tasks
• Using the Task Form
• Viewing Tasks
• Assigning Tasks to Others
• Responding to Task Requests
• Keeping Notes
Organizing Information
• Managing Folders
• Copying Items among Folders
• Locating Items
• Creating Categories
• Arranging Items
• Controlling Junk E-mail
• Design Custom Views |
Microsoft OneNote
Introduction to OneNote
• What is OneNote?
• Using OneNote
• Getting Started with OneNote
• Exploring the OneNote User Interface
• Working with the Ribbon
• Understanding Backstage View
• Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
• Getting Help
Collecting Information
• Creating and Configuring Notebooks
• Creating Pages and Subpages
• Taking and Saving Notes
• Entering Content onto a Page
• Formatting Notes
• Spellchecking Notes |
Adding and Annotating Content
• Adding and Organizing Sections and Pages
• Copying Content to Notebooks
• Attaching Files
• Adding Screen-clippings to Notebooks
• Adding Pictures
• Introducing Penmode
• Converting Handwriting
• Adding Equations
• Working with Audio and Video
• Tagging Notes
Formatting and Sharing Notebooks
• Working with Notebook Templates
• Setting Default Templates to Sections
• Changing Backgrounds
• Printing Notebook Content
• Saving and Converting Notebooks |
Course Schedule
Course Offering
Day |
Time |
Duration |
Contact Hours |
Cost |
Lecturer |
Monday, Thursday |
05:30 pm to 08:30 pm |
3 weeks |
18 hours |
$350.00 |
Ms. Gail Pettier |
*SPECIAL OFFER: $350 per application.. 3 week / module - $1500 Special Price for all 6 applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote).NOTE*** (Word, Excel and Access - Duration - 3 weeks) ( PowerPoint and Outlook & One Note - Duration - 2 weeks )
Session - Monday, Thursday (05:30 pm to 08:30 pm)
Session |
Start Date |
End Date |
PowerPoint |
Thursday, January 5, 2023 |
Monday, January 16, 2023 |
OneNote |
Thursday, January 19, 2023 |
Thursday, January 19, 2023 |
Outlook |
Monday, January 23, 2023 |
Monday, January 30, 2023 |
Word |
Thursday, February 2, 2023 |
Monday, February 20, 2023 |
Excel |
Thursday, February 23, 2023 |
Monday, March 13, 2023 |
Access |
Thursday, March 16, 2023 |
Thursday, April 6, 2023 |
PowerPoint |
Thursday, April 13, 2023 |
Monday, April 24, 2023 |
OneNote |
Thursday, April 27, 2023 |
Thursday, April 27, 2023 |
Outlook |
Monday, May 1, 2023 |
Monday, May 8, 2023 |
Word |
Thursday, May 11, 2023 |
Monday, May 29, 2023 |
Excel |
Thursday, June 1, 2023 |
Monday, June 26, 2023 |
Access |
Thursday, June 29, 2023 |
Monday, July 17, 2023 |
PowerPoint |
Thursday, July 20, 2023 |
Monday, July 31, 2023 |
OneNote |
Thursday, August 3, 2023 |
Thursday, August 3, 2023 |
Outlook |
Monday, August 7, 2023 |
Monday, August 14, 2023 |
Word |
Thursday, August 17, 2023 |
Thursday, September 7, 2023 |
Excel |
Monday, September 11, 2023 |
Monday, October 2, 2023 |
Access |
Thursday, October 5, 2023 |
Monday, October 23, 2023 |
PowerPoint |
Thursday, October 26, 2023 |
Monday, November 6, 2023 |
OneNote |
Thursday, November 9, 2023 |
Thursday, November 9, 2023 |
Outlook |
Thursday, November 16, 2023 |
Thursday, November 23, 2023 |
Word |
Monday, November 27, 2023 |
Thursday, December 14, 2023 |
Student Support
Programme Management
The programme management team is responsible for the management of the course. If you would like further information or would like clarification on this programme please contact:
Mr. Matthew Christian
Programme Manager
Phone: (868) 720-2939
E-mail: certificationshidden@ctscollege.com
Exam(s)
Students are required to complete a project or practical exam upon completion of the module. Students will receive a certificate of completion.
Book(s)
No books Required. CTS will provide all handouts for the programme.
Prerequisites
Candidates are expected to be computer literate having completed a Computer Literacy programme or attain a similar level of expertise.