A guided taster of key Microsoft 365 apps to help you get a basic understanding of how they can help you.
Welcome to M365 – what’s in it for me, a course designed to give you a taster of what each application in the Microsoft 365 suite can do. Whether you’re curious about these tools or want to explore how they work, this course is the perfect starting point.
What you’ll learn
- Microsoft Word: Learn about Microsoft Word ‘s capabilities from voice dictation to smart formatting for effective document creation.
- Microsoft Excel: Understand the power of Excel to organise data, apply formulas, and generate charts for clear visual insights.
- OneNote: Preview OneNote’s features to capture, sort, and search your digital notes seamlessly.
- OneDrive: Sample the essentials of OneDrive by learning how to store, sync, and share files securely in the cloud.
- Microsoft PowerPoint: Explore designing dynamic slides, reusing content, and integrating multimedia with PowerPoint.
- Microsoft Outlook: Understand the basics of managing emails, calendars, tasks, and contacts using Outlook’s integrated tools.
- Windows: Discover a preview of productivity features in Windows through screen capture, virtual desktops, and efficient shortcut use.
- Microsoft Copilot: Sample Copilot’s potential for answering queries, igniting creativity, and streamlining your task organisation.
- Microsoft Planner: Understand how to use Planner when structuring your workload and collaborating with teams using Planner’s buckets and labels.
Course Content
- Introduction –> 1 lecture • 1min.
- Course objectives –> 1 lecture • 8min.
- Lesson 1 – What is Microsoft Word? –> 4 lectures • 35min.
- Lesson 2 – What is Microsoft Excel? –> 4 lectures • 31min.
- Lesson 3 – What is Microsoft OneNote? –> 4 lectures • 24min.
- Lesson 4 – What is Microsoft OneDrive? –> 4 lectures • 25min.
- Lesson 5 – What is Microsoft PowerPoint? –> 4 lectures • 25min.
- Lesson 6 – What is Microsoft Outlook? –> 4 lectures • 23min.
- Lesson 7 – What is Windows? –> 4 lectures • 29min.
- Lesson 8 – What is Copilot Chat? –> 4 lectures • 16min.
- Lesson 9 – What is Microsoft Planner? –> 4 lectures • 25min.
- Overall course recap –> 1 lecture • 7min.
- Goodbye, until next time –> 1 lecture • 1min.
Requirements
Welcome to M365 – what’s in it for me, a course designed to give you a taster of what each application in the Microsoft 365 suite can do. Whether you’re curious about these tools or want to explore how they work, this course is the perfect starting point.
We’ll begin by exploring Microsoft Word, where you’ll discover how to create and format documents with ease, use the autocorrect feature to save time, and make the most of tables. Then, we’ll move on to Excel, introducing you to spreadsheets, functions, and charts that simplify data organisation and analysis. You’ll also get a glimpse of OneNote, a versatile digital notebook, learning how to capture, organise, and share your notes effectively.
Next, we’ll delve into OneDrive, your cloud storage solution, showing how to store, sync, and share files seamlessly across devices. Ready to present? PowerPoint awaits, offering tools for crafting engaging slides and utilising features like Designer to make your presentations shine.
From there, we’ll explore Outlook, focusing on managing emails, calendars, and contacts, while introducing handy features like flags and categories to streamline your communication. Windows itself will be highlighted too, with productivity tools like virtual desktops, sticky notes, and shortcuts designed to keep you organised.
But wait, there’s more! You’ll get an introduction to Microsoft Copilot, your AI assistant, learning how it can help with brainstorming, summarising, and boosting creativity. Finally, we’ll explore Planner, a fantastic tool for organising tasks, creating buckets, and collaborating with your team.
This course offers a taste of each app’s capabilities, giving you the confidence to explore their potential further.
Ready to discover what’s possible?
Let’s get started!