Course Syllabus
A standard MS Office course syllabus is designed to take you from basic computer literacy to advanced professional productivity across its core applications.
1. Microsoft Word (Document Mastery)
- Basics: Interface navigation, creating/saving documents, and basic text formatting (fonts, alignment, bullets).
- Intermediate: Inserting tables, graphics, and SmartArt; using headers, footers, and page numbering.
- Advanced: Mail Merge, Table of Contents, Citations/Bibliography, and tracking changes for collaboration.
2. Microsoft Excel (Data Analysis)
- Basics: Understanding rows, columns, and cells; basic math operators (+, -, *, /).
- Intermediate: Data sorting/filtering, conditional formatting, and essential functions like SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX.
- Advanced: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, Macros, and complex financial formulas
3. Microsoft PowerPoint (Presentations)
- Basics: Creating slides, layouts, and themes.
- Intermediate: Using Transitions and Animations; inserting audio/video.
- Advanced: Slide Master for uniform design and creating interactive, self-running presentations
4. Microsoft Outlook (Communication)
- Email Management: Composing, phishing awareness, and organizing with folders.
- Scheduling: Managing Calendars, Tasks, and meetings.
5. Specialized Modules
- MS Access: Introduction to database tables, queries, and forms.
- Cloud Tools: File sharing via OneDrive and team collaboration in Microsoft Teams