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Start Date: 20/05/2025      End Date: 22/07/2025        Start Time: 12:45      End Time: 15:15        Hours per Week: 2.50      No of Weeks: 9
Fees:      £15.00 (tuition)     £213.75 (overseas)     £15.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Rahnuma Noor        No of Places: 1

Course Overview

Course Overview
Boost your productivity at work by mastering the essential tools in Microsoft Office. This course covers intermediate skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, helping you perform daily tasks more efficiently. Perfect for those looking to enhance their digital skills for workplace success.


Objectives

Objectives
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Format and edit documents in Word using headers, footers, and section breaks.
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Objective 2
Create and manage spreadsheets in Excel, using basic formulas and functions.
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Design engaging presentations in PowerPoint with animations and transitions.
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Insert and format images, tables, and charts in Word and PowerPoint.
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Use Excel to create simple charts and graphs for data presentation.
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Collaborate on documents using tracked changes and comments in Word.
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Apply consistent styles and themes across documents in Word and PowerPoint.
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Manage large data sets in Excel using filters, sorting, and basic data validation.
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Prepare presentations in PowerPoint for different audiences and purposes.
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Secure and share Office documents using cloud services like OneDrive.

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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements
You will need to be able to show digital skills working towards the required level (Level 1) at assessment.


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Equipment Required

Equipment Required
Please bring to every lesson:

A folder
Pens & pencils
Lined A4 paper
A smartphone (if you have one)
A reusable water bottle
We will give you the WIFI details in the first lesson.

If you do not have access to a smart phone or a computer at home, speak to your tutor.
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What courses can I go on to?

What courses can I go on to?
Preparation for your Essential Digital Skills Level 1 Qualification
Essential Digital Skills Level 1
Functional Skills English Level 1/2
Functional Skills Maths Level 1/2
ESOL Level 1/2
Digital Skills in the workplace: Intermediate Excel (Level 1 to Level 2)
Digital Skills in the workplace: Using Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint - High Intermediate Level 2
Digital Skills in the workplace: Promoting and Selling your product or business online
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What examination is there?

What examination is there?
There is no examination for this course. You will agree learning goals with your tutor which you must achieve by the end of the course.


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How will I know I am making progress?

How will I know I am making progress?
At the start of the course, your tutor will talk with you about which of your digital skills you need to practise most and help you create an individual learning plan. Throughout the course, you will have a tutorial meeting to discuss your strengths, areas for improvement, and any problems you may have. You will keep a folder with your work, which will help you review your learning outside of class. Your tutor will give you regular feedback on your class work and homework to help you improve. To make progress, you need to attend all your classes and do work outside of class.
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Other Info

Other Info
One of our aims is to help you make progress in work or future studies. We also want to help you participate in your communities and become an active citizen. In our classes, you will develop important skills that employers value and that will help you in everyday life. Here’s what you will learn:

Communication Skills: You will learn to speak and write more clearly and confidently. This includes practising conversations for work, writing emails, and filling out forms.

Decision-Making: You will learn how to make good choices by evaluating different options and thinking critically about situations.

Teamwork: You will learn how to work well with others.

Problem-Solving: You will develop the ability to identify problems and find effective solutions, useful in both work and daily life.

Time Management: You will practice managing your time effectively, including setting goals and meeting deadlines.

By improving these skills, you will increase your chances of finding a job, advancing in your career, and becoming an active member of your community.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
We can help you if you tell us you have a learning difficulty, disability or other support needs. Please tell us when you enrol or in your first class.
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