Free course · Business & Data
Microsoft Office Starter
A free introduction to everyday office software: creating and formatting Word documents, a first Excel budget, a clear PowerPoint presentation and organising files safely.
Free · self-study · no certificate
About 5 hours
2 modules · 5 lessons
What you will be able to do
- Create and format a professional one-page document
- Build a simple budget in Excel with totals
- Organise files into folders and back them up
Who it's for
- Beginners starting office work
- Students and job seekers who need everyday computer skills
Before you start
Basic use of a mouse and keyboard.
Module 1 · about 120 minutes
Documents and Spreadsheets
Word basics, professional formatting and Excel basics.
- Create a formatted document
- Build a small budget
Module 2 · about 80 minutes
Presenting and Organising
PowerPoint presentations and file management.
- Plan a clear short presentation
- Set up a safe folder structure
Further learning
- Word help & learning (Microsoft Support) — Official Microsoft guides and how-to videos on everyday Word tasks.
- Microsoft Learn — Training — Microsoft's catalogue of self-paced modules; check each course page for any requirements or costs.
Continue with a full program
- Microsoft Office — Practical Microsoft Office skills for the workplace — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and cloud collaboration — ending in a professional document portfolio.
- Office Administration & Digital Productivity — Learn office management, digital filing, scheduling, and virtual communication tools.
- Advanced Excel — Master spreadsheets for reports, budgets, and dashboards used across South Sudan.
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This free course is an introduction. The full program is taught live by an instructor, with practical assignments, assessments, projects and a certificate.
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