Microsoft Office

Level 1 of 2

Beginner Level

Prerequisites

Able to use a mouse and keyboard and type at a basic level. No prior Office experience needed. Practice requires a Windows or Mac computer; Microsoft 365 (desktop or free web apps) or LibreOffice can be used.

Duration

4 weeks · 50 guided hours · 5 modules. Taught live by an instructor — online or in person.

By the end of this level you can

  • Organise, name, save, back up and find files and folders reliably
  • Create, edit and format professional Word documents such as letters and CVs
  • Build simple Excel spreadsheets with formulas, formatting and a chart
  • Design and deliver a clear PowerPoint presentation
  • Print, export to PDF and share documents correctly

Modules

  1. 1Module 1 · 8 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonComputer Files, Folders and Cloud Basics
  2. 2Module 2 · 10 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonCreating Documents in Word
  3. 3Module 3 · 10 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonFormatting Professional Documents in Word
  4. 4Module 4 · 12 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonSpreadsheet Basics in Excel
  5. 5Module 5 · 10 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonPresentations with PowerPoint
  6. Free course quizQuick Quiz — Microsoft Office Basics

Beginner level project

Personal Office Starter Portfolio

Produce a set of everyday documents for your own job search and household or small-business use, stored in an organised folder structure.

Deliverables

  • A one-page CV and a formal application letter in Word, exported to PDF
  • A monthly budget workbook in Excel (income, expenses, totals, a chart) in SSP
  • A 5–6 slide self-introduction or business-idea presentation
  • A tidy folder structure with consistent file names, plus a backup copy

Assessed on

  • Documents are correctly formatted, consistent and free of spelling errors
  • Spreadsheet formulas calculate correctly and update when data changes
  • Presentation is clear, readable and delivered within the time limit
  • Files are named and organised so the instructor can find any item in under 30 seconds

All levels are taught live by an instructor — online or in person — see registration options.