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Extended Learning

Microsoft Office 365: Software Skills for the Workplace Certificate

This program provides a practical introduction to Microsoft Office 365, focusing on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You’ll build skills step by step—from creating and formatting documents, to working with spreadsheets and formulas, to designing professional presentations. Along the way, you’ll also learn how to integrate Office apps to streamline your workflow, giving you the confidence to use these essential tools in work, school, or personal projects.

This course is designed for anyone looking to strengthen their digital literacy and confidently use Microsoft Office 365 to work efficiently and better manage professional and personal tasks

Program at a Glance:

  • Offered at the Medicine Hat Campus
  • Delivered part-time, in-person

There are no formal academic requirements for this program.

Tuition: $700.00

Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Office 365 and Word

Get started with Microsoft Office 365 and explore its key tools. Learn how to navigate the Office dashboard, access Word, and use its basic features to create and format professional documents. This module lays the foundation for all your Office 365 work.

Module 2: Working with Documents in Microsoft Word

Take your Word skills to the next level by creating polished, professional documents. Learn advanced formatting, manage headers and footers, insert tables and visual elements, and explore mail merge and fillable forms. This module helps you create documents that are both functional and visually appealing.

Module 3: Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Discover the fundamentals of Excel, from entering and formatting data to building basic formulas. Learn how to manage workbooks and worksheets, organize data, and perform simple calculations. This module gives you a solid foundation for analyzing and managing data effectively.

Module 4: Advanced Functions in Microsoft Excel

Build on your Excel knowledge with advanced formulas and functions. Explore logical, lookup, and statistical functions, create dynamic spreadsheets, and work with data tables to analyze information more effectively. This module prepares you to use Excel for more complex, real-world tasks.

Module 5: Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint and App Integrations

Learn to create engaging, professional presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint. Explore slide layouts, themes, tables, images, transitions, and animations, while also learning how to integrate Office 365 apps to enhance your workflow. This module helps you communicate ideas effectively and streamline your work across applications.

Upon successful completion of this program, participants will receive a personalized digital badge for the Microsoft Office 365: Software Skills for the Workplace Certificate from Medicine Hat College.

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