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Microsoft Office Fundamentals Bootcamp in NYC or Live Online

Beginner Microsoft Office Training

Learn the fundamentals of the essential Microsoft Office programs in this 4-day bootcamp. This package includes our beginner Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook classes at a 15% discount.

To register for this discounted package of courses, choose a preset schedule or customize your own schedule at checkout.

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  • Custom Schedule

  • Apr 9–May 7

    • Excel for Business Fundamentals

      Wednesday, Apr 8, 9am–4pm

    • Microsoft Outlook Level I

      Friday, Apr 17, 10am–5pm

    • PowerPoint for Business

      Wednesday, Apr 22, 10am–5pm

    • Microsoft Word Level I

      Thursday, May 7, 10am–5pm

  • Apr 14–May 7

    • Microsoft Outlook Level I

      Friday, Apr 17, 10am–5pm

    • Excel for Business Fundamentals

      Tuesday, Apr 21, 10am–5pm

    • PowerPoint for Business

      Wednesday, Apr 22, 10am–5pm

    • Microsoft Word Level I

      Thursday, May 7, 10am–5pm

  • Apr 22–May 28

    • PowerPoint for Business

      Wednesday, Apr 22, 10am–5pm

    • Excel for Business Fundamentals

      Monday, Apr 27, 10am–5pm

    • Microsoft Word Level I

      Thursday, May 7, 10am–5pm

    • Microsoft Outlook Level I

      Thursday, May 28, 10am–5pm

  • Apr 27–May 28

    • Excel for Business Fundamentals

      Monday, Apr 27, 10am–5pm

    • Microsoft Word Level I

      Thursday, May 7, 10am–5pm

    • PowerPoint for Business

      Tuesday, May 12, 10am–5pm

    • Microsoft Outlook Level I

      Thursday, May 28, 10am–5pm

  • May 7–28

    • Microsoft Word Level I

      Thursday, May 7, 10am–5pm

    • PowerPoint for Business

      Tuesday, May 12, 10am–5pm

    • Excel for Business Fundamentals

      Tuesday, May 19, 10am–5pm

    • Microsoft Outlook Level I

      Thursday, May 28, 10am–5pm

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    Workbook Included

    Students get a custom workbook with step-by-step instructions.

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    Computer Provided

    Modern computer classroom with a PC for each student to work on.

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    Small In-Person Classes

    Get personalized attention in small groups with an expert instructor in the classroom.

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    Free Retake

    Refresh the course materials within six months for free as long as there's space in the class.

The Microsoft Office Fundamentals Bootcamp includes

Microsoft Word Level I

Master Microsoft Word's essential shortcuts and techniques in one day. Prepare and send mass emails, letters, and labels with one click. Learn everyday functions used in firms throughout New York City. Eliminate formatting blunders with bullets and page numbers. By the end of this class, you'll be able to apply shortcuts that save hours on daily tasks and optimize your time in Microsoft Word. 

Microsoft Outlook Level I

This one-day class concentrates on how to use Outlook quickly and effectively for daily work tasks or to become an Official Microsoft Certified Outlook Specialist. By the end of this class, you will be able to reduce hours of repetitive work by setting up rules and search folders to automate email, manage your calendar and to-do lists, manage huge amounts of email with ease, manage complex scheduling, organize all your contacts and track your correspondence.

PowerPoint for Business

In this beginner PowerPoint course, you'll create and run dynamic presentations; add images, shapes, animations and layered objects; create tables and charts; and prepare the slideshow for presentation.

Excel for Business Fundamentals

Master the core Microsoft Excel functions in this one-day course. Automate calculations and data entry. Apply formatting to text and cells to make your spreadsheet scannable and visually appealing. In this hands-on training, you will learn all the basics to use Excel as your primary data processing tool. You'll produce polished and print ready spreadsheets while learning tricks to accelerate your workflow.

Full Course Syllabus

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Excel for Business Fundamentals

Introduction

  • Interface
  • Data Entry

Formulas

  • Autofill
  • Calculations
  • True or False
  • AutoSum Functions
  • Text Functions
  • Multi-Input Functions
  • Absolute Cell References

Formatting

  • Formatting
  • Format Painter
  • Conditional Format

Charts & Tables

  • Line Chart
  • Column Chart
  • Pie Chart
  • Tables

Workbook Management

  • Printing
  • Worksheets
  • Repeat Action
  • Shortcuts

End of Class Project

  • Project
  • Save and Close

PowerPoint for Business

Introduction

  • User Interface
  • File Management

Creating Presentation

  • Adding Text Using Outline View
  • Adding Slides

Images

  • Getting Images
  • Placing Images
  • Adjusting/Styling Images

SmartArt

  • Building Diagrams
  • Styling Diagrams
  • Converting Bullet Lists to SmartArt

Shapes

  • Creating Shapes
  • Styling Shapes
  • Adding Text to Shapes
  • Adjusting Shapes
  • Text Boxes
  • Connectors

Layered Objects

  • Aligning
  • Distributing
  • Grouping

Tables

  • Creating Tables
  • Designing Tables

Charts

  • Creating Charts
  • Designing Charts
  • Saving Chart Templates

Proofing and Editing

  • Spell Check
  • Using Slide Sorter View
  • Printing

Animation

  • Slide Transitions
  • Slide Animations

Running a Presentation

  • Starting and Stopping a Presentation
  • Presenting to an Audience
  • Navigating
  • Annotating
  • Using Speaker Notes
  • Using Presenter View

Microsoft Word Level I

Getting Started with Word

  • Navigate in Microsoft Word
  • Create and Save Word Documents
  • Manage Your Workspace
  • Edit Documents
  • Preview and Print Documents
  • Customize the Word Environment

Formatting Text and Paragraphs

  • Apply Character Formatting
  • Control Paragraph Layout
  • Align Text Using Tabs
  • Display Text in Bulleted or Numbered Lists
  • Apply Borders and Shading

Working More Efficiently

  • Make Repetitive Edits
  • Apply Repetitive Formatting
  • Use Styles to Streamline Repetitive Formatting Tasks

Managing Lists

  • Sort a List
  • Format a List

Adding Tables

  • Insert a Table
  • Modify a Table
  • Format a Table
  • Convert Text to a Table

Inserting Graphic Objects

  • Insert Symbols and Special Characters
  • Add Images to a Document

Controlling Page Appearance

  • Apply a Page Border and Color
  • Add Headers and Footers
  • Control Page Layout
  • Add a Watermark

Preparing to Publish a Document

  • Check Spelling, Grammar, and Readability
  • Use Research Tools
  • Check Accessibility
  • Save a Document to Other Formats

Microsoft Outlook Level I

Customize Outlook settings

  • Customize the appearance of the program window
  • Configure program options
  • Set defaults for outgoing messages
  • Create and assign automatic signatures
  • Configure options for multiple accounts
  • Practice tasks

Automate Outlook

  • Automatically reply to messages
  • Automatically process messages
  • Create and manage Quick Steps
  • Practice tasks

Print and save information in Outlook

  • View and save messages and attachments
  • Print Outlook items
  • Practice tasks

Search in Outlook

  • Search for items
  • Use Search Folders
  • Practice tasks
  • Objective review

Manage messages

  • Create messages
  • Create and send messages
  • Configure message options
  • Respond to messages
  • Delegate access
  • Practice tasks

Format messages

  • Format text
  • Apply themes and styles
  • Apply styles
  • Create hyperlinks
  • Insert images
  • Manage schedules
  • Insert memorized content
  • Insert signatures
  • Practice tasks

Organize and manage messages

  • Categorize messages
  • Flag messages for follow-up
  • Manage conversations
  • Organize messages in folders
  • Manage junk email
  • Practice tasks
  • Objective review

Create and manage calendars

  • Configure calendar settings
  • Work with multiple calendars
  • Share calendar information
  • Practice tasks

Create appointments, meetings, and events

  • Create appointments and events
  • Create meetings
  • Manage calendar items
  • Practice tasks

Organize and manage appointments, meetings, and events

  • Configure settings for calendar items
  • Manage meeting options
  • Practice tasks

Create and manage notes, tasks, and journals

  • Create tasks
  • Manage tasks
  • Create and manage notes
  • Create journal entries
  • Practice tasks

Manage contacts and groups

  • Create and manage contacts
  • Create and modify contact records
  • Store contact records
  • Share contact records and address books
  • Practice tasks

Create and manage groups

  • Practice tasks
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?

    Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.

  • Do I need to bring a computer?

    No. We provide a computer with the necessary software for each attendee. This course is available on Windows PC only.

  • Are discounts available for this course?

    This program is a discounted package of classes that is 15–25% off the individual class prices.

  • Does this course come with a book?

    Yes. This course includes a complimentary book or manual at no additional cost.

  • What if I need to retake this course? May I retake it for free?

    Yes. You may retake this course for free once within six months, provided that the class is running with an available seat. For more information, visit our policies page.

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