A Microsoft Office course for beginners teaches the everyday skills of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote, so staff can produce documents, work with spreadsheets, present information and manage email with confidence. BOTI’s Microsoft Office All-in-One course covers all five applications in five days. The wider range of Microsoft Office and computer skills courses lets you choose a single application or a higher level instead. If you are looking for a Windows course because you are new to computers, start with Introduction to Computers and Microsoft Office Basics and then move on to the All-in-One course.
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Get a handle on the basics of Microsoft Office
Course Introduction
The Microsoft Office All-in-One Training Course is designed for people who are new to Microsoft applications, or who have used them only lightly. It teaches delegates the basic skills of working in the five Office applications most used at work: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote. The course is practical: delegates work on a computer throughout and practise each skill on realistic workplace tasks.
The Challenge
Most office workers use Microsoft Office every day. In practice, many people only use a small part of it: typing letters, changing fonts, inserting a basic table and saving files. They often do not know how to format a long document properly, sort and total a list of figures, build a clear chart or organise a busy inbox. The result is time lost on manual work and documents that look inconsistent.
Microsoft Office skills appear in the requirements for most office roles, including administration, accounting, sales, marketing and customer service. Staff who know the basics well work faster, make fewer errors and need less help from colleagues.
The Solution
Some of the main advantages of attending the Microsoft Office All-in-One Training Course:
- Confidence across the Office applications. Delegates learn to use MS Word for documents, PowerPoint for presentations, Excel for figures and lists, Outlook for email and calendars, and OneNote for notes. Because the course covers all five applications, delegates see how they fit together in a normal working day.
- Clear charts and tables. Charts are not only for finance teams. Most roles eventually need to show figures to a manager or client. Delegates learn to turn a table of data into a simple chart and to place it in a report or presentation.
- Better handling of information. Excel is a practical tool for collecting, sorting and filtering information. Delegates learn to set up a tidy spreadsheet, use basic formulas and keep their data easy to check.
- Flexibility at work. Staff who can work comfortably in all the core applications can take on a wider range of tasks. They can also cover for colleagues when needed.
Course Outline
The course covers the basics of these five applications:
- Microsoft Word: creating, editing and formatting documents; working with paragraphs, lists and tables; page layout; checking spelling; printing and saving in different formats.
- Microsoft Excel: entering and formatting data; simple formulas and functions such as totals and averages; sorting and filtering; creating basic charts; preparing a worksheet for printing.
- Microsoft PowerPoint: building a presentation from slides and layouts; adding text, pictures and charts; applying a consistent design; running a slide show.
- Microsoft Outlook: sending, replying to and organising email; using folders and attachments; managing a calendar and meeting requests; keeping contacts.
- Microsoft OneNote: creating notebooks, sections and pages; capturing notes, lists and screenshots; keeping meeting and project notes organised.
Course duration
5 days
If five days is more than your team needs, there are shorter options. Microsoft Office Essentials covers Word, Excel and PowerPoint for beginners in 3 days. Single-application courses such as Microsoft Excel Beginners, Microsoft Outlook Beginners and Microsoft OneNote Essentials each run for 1 day.
Who should attend
The course suits:
- New employees, interns and learners who need to work in Microsoft Office every day.
- Staff who have taught themselves the basics and want to fill the gaps.
- Administrators, receptionists and support staff who move between documents, spreadsheets and email all day.
- Managers who want their team to share the same baseline of Office skills.
Delegates should be able to use a mouse and keyboard and open and save files. Anyone who has not used a computer before should first complete Introduction to Computers and Microsoft Office Basics.
Microsoft 365 and online training
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote are the core desktop applications in Microsoft 365, as they were in earlier Office versions. The basic skills in this course therefore carry over to whichever version your organisation uses. When you request a quote for in-house training, tell BOTI which version your team works on.
Teams anywhere in South Africa, including Pretoria, can take the course live online with a facilitator. They can also train in-house at their own premises, or attend at BOTI’s venue in Sunningdale, Johannesburg. Delegates who complete the course receive a BOTI certificate of attendance.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Microsoft Office course for beginners cover?
BOTI’s five-day Microsoft Office All-in-One course covers the basics of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote. Delegates learn to create and format documents, build simple spreadsheets and charts, prepare slide presentations, manage email and calendars, and keep organised notes.
Can I do a Microsoft Office course online with a certificate?
Yes. The course runs live online with a facilitator, as well as in-house at your premises and at BOTI’s venue in Sunningdale, Johannesburg. Delegates who complete it receive a BOTI certificate of attendance.
Does the course include Windows?
The course focuses on the five Office applications. If you or your staff are new to computers and Windows, start with Introduction to Computers and Microsoft Office Basics, a two-day course, and then move on to the All-in-One course.
Is the course suitable for Microsoft 365 users?
Yes. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote are the core desktop applications in Microsoft 365 as well as in earlier Office versions, so the basic skills carry over. For in-house training, tell BOTI which version your team uses when you request a quote.
How long is the Microsoft Office All-in-One course?
The course runs for five days. If you need a shorter option, Microsoft Office Essentials covers Word, Excel and PowerPoint for beginners in three days, and there are one-day beginner courses for single applications.
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To give your team a solid base in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote, book the Microsoft Office All-in-One: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote course. Training runs in-house at your premises, at BOTI’s venue in Sunningdale, Johannesburg, or live online. Call BOTI on 011 882 8853 or email [email protected], or request a quote. This course is not accredited. It is delivered as a professional skills programme, and delegates receive a BOTI certificate of attendance.
