Course Syllabus
A comprehensive MS Office syllabus typically covers four core applications: Word (document processing), Excel (data analysis), PowerPoint (presentations), and Outlook (email/scheduling). Key topics include document formatting, formulas/pivot tables, slide design, mail merge, and basic database management, aimed at enhancing office automation and productivity.
MS Word (Word Processing)
- Basics: Creating, saving, and printing documents, text editing, and font/paragraph formatting.
- Formatting: Lists, styles, borders, shading, page layout, headers, and footers.
- Objects & Tools: Inserting tables, images, SmartArt, charts, and using spell check.
- Advanced: Mail merge, macro recording, and document security.
MS Excel (Spreadsheets)
- Basics: Working with cells, rows, columns, and worksheets.
- Formulas & Functions: Arithmetic operators, logical functions (
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- functions, and date functions.
- Data Analysis: Sorting, filtering, conditional formatting, and data validation.
- Visualization: Creating and formatting charts (bar, pie, line).
- Advanced: Pivot tables, macros, and data consolidation.
MS PowerPoint (Presentation)
- Design: Creating slides, using templates, themes, and layouts.
- Multimedia: Inserting images, shapes, SmartArt, audio, and video.
- Animation: Slide transitions, animations, and hyperlinks.
- Presentation: Slide master usage and slideshow management.
MS Outlook & Access (Communication & Database)
- Outlook: Email management, folders, calendar, tasks, and meeting scheduling.
- Access: Introduction to tables, queries, forms, and reports.
General Office Skills
- File management across applications, basic computer operations, and internet usage.
- Integration of data between Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.