Microsoft Office Pro
What is on the Microsoft Office Pro course?
This course equips learners with essential digital and productivity skills, starting with digital literacy (online safety, cloud computing) and computer basics (hardware, software, networking). It covers universal Office tools like the ribbon interface and formatting, then dives into mastering Word (documents), Excel (data analysis), PowerPoint (presentations), Access (databases), and Outlook (email/calendar). Hands-on tasks, such as crafting documents, building spreadsheets, and configuring security settings ensure practical mastery. Ideal for all skill levels, it transforms learners into confident, workplace-ready Office power users.
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What qualification will I get?
Learners will receive Microsoft Office Performance Based Accreditation after completing this course successfully. The qualification is an indication that they are proficient in Microsoft Office applications and programs.
How is the Office Pro course assessed?
Each module of the Office Pro course will include a test that will prove learner understanding of that module topic.
At the end of the course, you will be given an exam voucher to gain your certification.
Overview
Duration: Self Paced
Certification: Microsoft Office Performance Based Accreditation
Rate: £230
This course covers digital literacy, computer essentials, and mastery of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook to transform learners into proficient Office power users.
What modules will be on the Office Pro course?
Each of the Office Pro course modules covers a different topic. You can view the individual modules below.
Online Essentials
This module introduces students to basic digital literacy concepts, such as the binary number system, digital file formats, and the internet. Lessons include information on computer ethics, web browsers, social media, cloud computing, email, online safety and security, and evaluating online information. Students practice navigating websites, sending email, and configuring privacy and security settings in a web browser.
Computer Essentials
This module introduces students to the basic components and functions of computer hardware, operating systems, and application software. Lessons include information on file management, installing applications, networking, databases, computer programming, and information systems. Students practice configuring hardware, changing operating system settings, copying files, creating folders, connecting to a wireless network, and using databases.
Common Office Features
This module introduces features that are common to Microsoft Office applications. Students learn how to use the ribbon, dialog boxes, and the Backstage View; change application views; customize print settings; navigate longer documents and workbooks; and format images and shapes.
Microsoft Word
This module provides extensive practice in using the most important features of Microsoft Word to create, format, and print documents. Students learn how to edit existing documents; insert illustrations and tables; use themes and templates; manage references, headers, and footers; and use Track Changes and other collaboration features.
Microsoft Excel
This module teaches how to use spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. Students practice creating and managing workbooks, entering data, and printing worksheets. They also learn how to format cells, use formulas to perform calculations, organize and analyse data in charts and tables, and summarize complex data using PivotTables.
Microsoft PowerPoint
This module teaches students how to create slide shows with Microsoft PowerPoint. They learn how to create, manage, format, and deliver PowerPoint presentations. Students also learn how to insert pictures, tables, illustrations, videos, animations, and transitions.
Microsoft Access
This module introduces relational databases. Students learn how to use Microsoft Access to store data, create queries to retrieve data, and build forms and reports.
Microsoft Outlook
This module teaches students how to use Microsoft Outlook for managing email, calendaring, and contacts. Students learn to create, send, and manage email, use the calendar to schedule appointments and meetings, and create and share new contacts and contact groups.
Where does the Microsoft Office Pro course take place?
This course is fully online and self-paced, meaning you can undertake the course at a time that suits you. Learning materials will be made available via an online portal. Learners will receive account information after signing up, within the first 48 hours. The exam will also be taken online.
Because the course is online, you’ll need access to a computer and a reliable internet connection to take part. Our online courses are easy to get started with and support interactive learning.
FAQ
The course is fully self-led, meaning you can undertake the course at a time that suits your schedule. You will have 12 months to complete the course after registration.
Our sessions are flexible and can also increase the number of training sessions to accommodate for larger numbers of learners.
If you’re looking to sign up a larger number of learners, get in touch using the form below.
There aren’t any specific prerequisites for this course, but basic knowledge of how to use a computer is needed.
The price for the Microsoft Office Pro course including the training and the certification exam is £450.
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