This course is perfect for adults who want to feel more confident using Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, and Outlook. We’ll start with the basics and guide you step by step in a friendly, supportive environment—no prior experience needed.
Introduction to Microsoft Office is a progression route from Computers for Beginners or, where participants can navigate their PC/Laptop but want to improve their knowledge in creating, editing and saving documents such as CVs, job application or letters in Microsoft Word, and use Outlook to send emails and attach, and how to create basic calculations in spreadsheets to create a simple household budget or track job applications.
Basic familiarity navigating a PC/Laptop.
This course provides a practical introduction to the most commonly used Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, and Outlook. You will start by learning how to create, edit, and format documents in Word, including posters, letters, CVs, and job applications. We’ll explore useful tools such as spell check, copy and paste, and text formatting to make your documents look professional.
Next, you’ll move on to Excel, where you’ll learn how to enter data, create simple formulas, and organise information in a clear, structured way. Common applications include creating household budgets, tracking expenses, managing work-related data such as timesheets or stock lists, and producing simple tables for reports.
You will also gain confidence using Outlook to send and receive emails, attach files, and manage your inbox effectively. Alongside these skills, you’ll learn how to organize files into folders, understand cloud storage basics, and browse the internet safely. This course is ideal for anyone looking to build confidence with Microsoft Office—whether you’re applying for jobs, returning to work, or already employed and want to improve your digital skills for everyday tasks.
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Fees: £72.00
Fees Advanced Learning Loan: £0.00
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On the successful completion of this course students can progress onto the Essential Digital Skills Qualification.
Funding for the course may also be available to you if you are in receipt of certain benefits or earning under the salary threshold of £26,800. This can be discusssed during the enrolment process
Next course available: October 13th, 2026
Number of Weeks: 6
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