Duration 2 days – 14 hrs
Overview
This beginner-friendly training course provides participants with fundamental skills to efficiently use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Drive). The course focuses on basic functionalities, file management, and collaboration tools to improve productivity in the workplace.
Objectives
- Understand the basic interface and features of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Create, format, and edit documents in Word and Google Docs.
- Use Excel and Google Sheets for simple data entry, formatting, and calculations.
- Design presentations using PowerPoint and Google Slides.
- Manage emails effectively in Outlook and Gmail.
- Store, organize, and share files using OneDrive and Google Drive.
- Collaborate in real-time on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Audience
- Office workers, students, entrepreneurs, and beginners who need essential office productivity skills.
- Individuals transitioning from traditional office tools to cloud-based collaboration.
Prerequisites
- Basic computer literacy (navigating folders, using a keyboard and mouse).
- No prior knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Workspace is required.
Course Content
Day 1: Microsoft Office Basics
Microsoft Word
- Introduction to Word interface and features
- Creating, formatting, and saving documents
- Working with text, fonts, and paragraphs
- Inserting tables, images, and links
- Page setup, headers, footers, and printing
Microsoft Excel
- Introduction to Excel interface
- Creating and formatting basic spreadsheets
- Using simple formulas and functions (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT)
- Sorting and filtering data
- Creating basic charts and graphs
Microsoft PowerPoint
- Introduction to PowerPoint interface
- Creating and formatting slides
- Adding text, images, transitions, and animations
- Using templates and design ideas
- Running and managing presentations
Microsoft Outlook & OneDrive
- Introduction to Outlook email management
- Sending, receiving, and organizing emails
- Calendar scheduling and task management
- Introduction to OneDrive for cloud storage and sharing
Day 2: Google Workspace Basics
Google Docs
- Introduction to Google Docs and cloud-based editing
- Formatting and styling text and paragraphs
- Collaborating in real-time with comments and suggestions
- Converting files between Google Docs and Microsoft Word
Google Sheets
- Navigating Google Sheets interface
- Basic data entry and formatting
- Simple formulas and functions (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNTIF)
- Creating charts and sharing spreadsheets
Google Slides
- Creating and editing slideshows
- Adding images, videos, and animations
- Using themes and layouts for professional design
- Presenting and sharing slideshows
Gmail & Google Drive
- Managing emails in Gmail (filters, labels, settings)
- Organizing and sharing files in Google Drive
- Collaborating on files using shared folders
- Integrating Google Workspace apps for productivity
