Y9075 - Word, Excel and PowerPoint for work and life part 2 (level 2)

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Start Date: 23/11/2026      End Date: 01/02/2027        Start Time: 13:00      End Time: 15:15        Hours per Week: 2.25      No of Weeks: 9
Fees:      £35.00 (tuition)     £259.00 (overseas)     £10.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Jagdeep Chatha        No of Places: 7
Idea Store Chrisp Street

Course Overview

Course Overview
In this course you'll take your Microsoft Office skills to the next level.
You'll learn more advanced features that save you time and make you stand out at work - powerful formulas and charts in Excel, professional slide design in PowerPoint, and calendar management in Outlook. You'll also explore how AI tools built into Microsoft Office can help you draft documents, analyse data, and create presentations faster.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Create charts and graphs in Excel to present data visually so other people can understand your data at a glance - such as turning monthly sales figures into a bar chart for a report, or making a pie chart showing how a budget is split.
* Design professional PowerPoint presentations with consistent branding so your presentations look like they came from someone who knows what they're doing - such as using your organisation's colours and logo on every slide, adding speaker notes so you remember what to say, and using transitions that look polished rather than distracting.
* Explore AI tools within Microsoft Office so you understand how AI is being integrated into everyday work tools and can use it to work smarter - such as using Copilot to help you draft an email, suggest improvements to a document, or summarise the data in a spreadsheet.
* Collaborate on shared documents using OneDrive or SharePoint so you can work together digitally without emailing files back and forth - such as working on a report with a colleague where you can both edit at the same time, or sharing a folder of project files with your team.
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
This course is for learners who are confident with basic digital skills at level 1 or above. You should be able to use a computer independently, send emails, browse the internet, and create simple documents.
If you've completed the digital skills exam course at level 1, this is a good next step.
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Equipment required

Equipment required
Please bring to every lesson:
A folder
Pens and pencils
Lined A4 paper
A smartphone (if you have one)
A reusable water bottle
You will also need a personal Gmail account to access Google Classroom. If you don't have one, your tutor will help you set one up.
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How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
Your tutor will give you regular feedback on the documents, spreadsheets, and presentations you create in class. You'll build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your growing skills.
As part of this course, you'll work on a practical project - such as creating a complete set of professional documents for a workplace scenario.
You need to attend at least 80% of your classes.
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Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
Other courses you can do after this course include:
Excel for work: spreadsheets, charts and data (level 2) - go deeper into data analysis
Start or grow your business with digital marketing (level 1–2) - evening course
Write and design the student newsletter - develop communication and design skills
Get ready for work in the NHS and council: admin and digital skills
Please ask your tutor for more information or contact us at: digital.ideastore@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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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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