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Office Productivity Software Specialization
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Office Productivity Software Specialization

Unlock the potential of office software. Master office productivity software for spreadsheets, documents, and presentations to enhance your workplace efficiency

SkillUp
Steve Ryan

Instructors: SkillUp

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

(148 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 months at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

  • Build foundational knowledge of software tools commonly used in office settings

  • Learn the tips, tricks, and best practices they need to succeed at using office productivity software tools

  • Attain practical, hands-on skills in these tools enabling you to succeed in an office environment

  • Navigate the Windows desktop, manage files and folders, and install and remove applications

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Taught in English
23 practice exercises

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  • Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
  • Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
  • Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
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Specialization - 6 course series

What you'll learn

  • Explain how to use key Windows features such as the Desktop, Start menu, File Explorer, Windows Search, and the Recycle Bin

  • Describe the options for office productivity software and how to choose which one to use

  • Explain different Windows applications, how to install them, and their unique features

  • Create and use keyboard and desktop shortcuts to work more efficiently

Skills you'll gain

Productivity Software, File Management, Microsoft Windows, Software Installation, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office, Computer Literacy, Control Panels, Office Procedures, and Operational Efficiency

What you'll learn

  • Describe fundamental features of mail and calendar apps, such as sending emails and creating meetings

  • Explain how to organize emails by sorting, storing, searching, and dealing with junk mail

  • Explain how to make emails secure and confidential through encryption and sensitivity settings

  • Describe how to add and share personal and organizational calendars

Skills you'll gain

Microsoft Outlook, Email Security, Calendar Management, Scheduling, Google Workspace, Computer Literacy, Productivity Software, Gmail, Setting Appointments, Microsoft Office, and Organizational Skills

What you'll learn

  • Understand the fundamentals of word processing apps, and use their basic features, such as opening, saving, sharing, and printing document files.

  • Edit and format text in documents and insert images and shapes into documents in Microsoft Word Online.

  • Enhance your documents in Microsoft Word Online by inserting tables, using layouts, and inserting and formatting headers and footers.

  • Use templates and work collaboratively with others on online documents by using comments and version history in Microsoft Word Online.

Skills you'll gain

Microsoft Word, Document Management, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Collaborative Software, Writing and Editing, Productivity Software, and Computer Literacy

What you'll learn

  • Use fundamental features of presentation apps, such as creating, editing, and saving presentation files.

  • Present and practice presenting your slideshows using Presenter View, rehearsing timings, and recording.

  • Create unique presentations using templates, images, icons, shapes, SmartArt, and animations.

  • Work collaboratively with others on online presentations by using Microsoft PowerPoint for the web.

Skills you'll gain

Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, File Management, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Editing, Data Visualization, and Microsoft 365

What you'll learn

  • Use fundamental features of spreadsheet apps, such as creating, editing, and saving spreadsheet files

  • How to navigate around workbooks and worksheets, and enter and edit data

  • Understand the components of a formula and use formulas, functions, and charts with data

  • Work collaboratively with others on online spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel

Skills you'll gain

Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, File Management, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Data Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, and Google Sheets

What you'll learn

  • Use the fundamental features of messaging and collaboration apps, such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom

  • Understand the best practice etiquette for calls and meetings and prepare your meetings environment

  • Work collaboratively with others using teams and channels and create Teams meetings

  • Schedule and join a Teams meeting, and share your screen in Teams meetings

Skills you'll gain

Collaborative Software, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Scheduling, Google Workspace, Slack (Software), Virtual Teams, Communication, Microsoft 365, and Meeting Facilitation

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Instructors

SkillUp
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107 Courses326,622 learners
Steve Ryan
SkillUp
12 Courses728,461 learners

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