Advanced Microsoft – All-In-One
5 Day Training
Locations: Grayston Ridge Office Park, Sandton
Platform: Available In-Class / Online
Price: Available on Request
Course Introduction
Our comprehensive Advanced Microsoft Office – all-in-one course is designed to enhance your proficiency across a range of powerful applications. This course is tailored to equip you with advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Teams, SharePoint, and Office Macros. Whether you’re an IT professional, developer, database administrator, business analyst, project manager, or an experienced user looking to optimize your workflow, this course will provide you with the tools and techniques you need to excel.
Course Objectives
Proficiency in Microsoft Word:
Create and format professional documents, including advanced formatting techniques.
Efficiently collaborate on documents, track changes, and use mail merge for mass communications.
Generate complex documents with features like tables of contents, footnotes, and endnotes.
Advanced Data Management and Analysis Skills in Excel:
Utilize advanced functions and formulas for data manipulation and analysis.
Employ data validation and conditional formatting for data integrity.
Create pivot tables and charts to summarize and visualize data effectively.
Perform advanced data sorting, filtering, and subtotalling for efficient data management.
Advanced Presentation Skills with PowerPoint:
Design visually appealing presentations using slide layouts, themes, and animation effects.
Incorporate multimedia elements such as audio, video, and interactive features.
Customize slide shows and deliver presentations confidently.
Efficient Email and Calendar Management with Outlook:
Manage and organize emails effectively, utilizing advanced filtering, rules, and automation.
Optimize task management and reminders within Outlook.
Share calendars and schedule meetings efficiently.
Customize Outlook settings to improve productivity.
Notetaking and Collaboration with OneNote:
Organize notes into notebooks, sections, and pages for efficient information management.
Employ advanced note-taking techniques and formatting options.
Collaborate and share notebooks with colleagues effectively.
Integrate OneNote with other Microsoft applications for seamless workflow.
Streamlined Communication and Collaboration with Microsoft Teams:
Create and manage teams for effective collaboration.
Utilize channels, chats, and video meetings for streamlined communication.
Share and collaborate on documents within Teams.
Employ task management and planner integration for efficient project management.
Advanced File Management and Collaboration with SharePoint:
Create and manage SharePoint sites and libraries.
Implement document versioning and co-authoring.
Access and share files securely from anywhere.
Customize SharePoint sites for improved productivity.
Automation of Tasks with Microsoft Office Macros:
Understand the basics of macros and VBA (Visual Basic for Applications).
Record and edit macros to automate repetitive tasks.
Create custom functions and subroutines for enhanced efficiency.
Automate data processing and report generation
Who should attend?
IT Professionals: Those working in IT support or administration who want advanced knowledge of various Microsoft applications for system management.
Developers: Individuals interested in advanced features of Microsoft development tools or platforms.
Database Administrators: People working with advanced features of Microsoft databases and related tools.
Business Analysts: Those needing in-depth knowledge of advanced functionalities within Microsoft applications for data analysis and reporting.
Project Managers: Individuals looking to enhance their project management skills using Microsoft’s advanced project management tools.
Experienced Users: People already familiar with Microsoft applications but seeking advanced techniques or features to optimize their work.
Training Methodology
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
Training Outline
MODULE 1
Microsoft Word Mastery
Advanced formatting techniques for professional documents
Styles, templates, and themes for consistent branding
Advanced page layout and section formatting
Advanced document collaboration and track changes
Mail merge for efficient mass communications
Table of contents, footnotes, and endnotes
MODULE 2
Excel for Data Management and Analysis
Advanced functions and formulas for data manipulation
Data validation and conditional formatting for data integrity
Pivot tables and charts for data analysis and visualization
Advanced data sorting, filtering, and subtotalling
Using Excel as a database with advanced filtering and querying
MODULE 3
Advanced PowerPoint Presentations
Designing professional slide layouts and master slides
Advanced animation and transition effects
Incorporating multimedia elements like audio and video
Interactive features like hyperlinks and action buttons
Slide show customization and presenter view
MODULE 4
Effective Email and Calendar Management with Outlook
Managing and organizing emails efficiently
Advanced email filtering, rules, and automation
Utilizing Outlook for task management and reminders
Sharing calendars and scheduling meetings effectively
Customizing Outlook settings for optimal productivity
MODULE 5
Note-Taking and Collaboration with OneNote
Organizing notes into notebooks, sections, and pages
Advanced note-taking techniques and formatting options
Tagging, searching, and syncing notes across devices
Collaborating and sharing notebooks with colleagues
Integrating OneNote with other Microsoft applications
MODULE 6:
Streamlining Communication with Microsoft Teams
Creating and managing teams for effective collaboration
Utilizing channels, chats, and video meetings
Sharing and collaborating on documents in Teams
Task management and planner integration
Customizing Teams settings and notifications
MODULE 7:
Advanced File Management and Collaboration with SharePoint
Creating and managing SharePoint sites and libraries
Document versioning and co-authoring
Accessing and sharing files from anywhere
Advanced permissions and security settings
Customizing SharePoint sites for improved productivity
MODULE 8:
Automating Tasks with Microsoft Office Macros
Introduction to macros and VBA (Visual Basic for Applications)
Recording and editing macros for repetitive tasks
Creating custom functions and subroutines
Automating data processing and report generation
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