Think
of this not as computer training -- but as a course in personal productivity.
Because, despite all its muscle, Microsoft Office is probably under-used by the
majority of those who own it. Many Office
users are content simply to write letters in Word, crunch numbers in Excel
create slide shows in PowerPoint. And that's it. These powerful, versatile
software applications are relegated to single-purpose programs.
This training will show
people all Microsoft Office can do to streamline their work, spiff up documents
and presentations help them meet killer deadlines, eliminate repetitive tasks
and generally increase their productivity tenfold or more!
Who will benefit most
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Those who have
been struggling to learn Microsoft Office on their
own |
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People who learn better
from live instruction |
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Experienced users who are
thinking about upgrading |
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Tip-hungry experts in one
application who want to learn more about Office's other
applications |
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Anyone whose job
it is to produce documents, spreadsheets, mailings, presentations -- or any
project in which speed, accuracy and image are
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How we present this
material ...
"Computer-less" training
makes every moment count. This is not hands-on training. Far from it -- and for
good reason. Everyone works on computers at a different speed. Some like to
experiment, while others get lost easily and need frequent help. In the long
run, a hands-on software class would only slow everyone down. Instead, every key
point is projected on a large, viewer-friendly screen. Participants will get
their questions answered on the spot, receive "real time" coaching, and benefit
from the synergy of learning with coworkers.
Key learning points
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People will acquire the
know-how it takes to run Office on their own. They will gain skills and insights
that let them tackle any assignment with complete confidence -- without having
to lean on anyone for support. |
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They'll see how to cut
complicated projects down to size. Once they see how Office's applications work,
individually and in tandem, they'll be able to quickly choose the tool that best
fits the need. |
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They will become skilled
problem solvers, capable of assessing any new project that comes their way.
People will be able to determine which Office applications the job calls for,
and set up a game plan to accomplish the project with minimal time and
effort. |
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People will get
dozens of timesaving tips and performance-boosting techniques that can help them
streamline everything they do, from word processing to inputting data to putting
together presentations. And they'll see what experienced users have done to add
even greater efficiencies to this powerhouse program.
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As a result of this
training ...
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People will see Office's
capabilities from an entirely new big picture" perspective |
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Routine jobs will be
automated, saving countless man-hours of busywork |
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Presentations will take on
a more polished, professional look |
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Productivity in
general will soar, thanks to people's new awareness of all Office can
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Program Agenda
A guided tour of your
Office
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An overview of Office
components -- what its creators had in mind when they bundled this
software |
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Where to find help when you
need it -- the role of Office Assistant and the "What's This?"
feature |
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A unique 8-step
approach you can use to solve any Office-related
problem |
Working wonders with
Word
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Using AutoText to compose
documents at blinding speed |
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How to set up customized
templates that let you breeze through busywork |
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Mail-merge
simplified |
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Activating the AutoCorrect
feature so typos are found and fixed immediately |
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Ways to automate your
workstation (nearly 90 percent of your daily tasks can be delegated to Microsoft
Office!) |
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Aligning type the easy way
- so text goes where you want it to in tables, columns, outlines, mail-merge
letters |
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How to reduce the size of a
Word file - when to do it, how it can help |
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The trick to printing
double-sided documents |
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Shortcuts for formatting
type |
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How a few minutes
customizing your keyboard and toolbar can gain you precious hours later
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Ways to accelerate Excel
even more
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Enlisting the aid of
AutoFill to speed up data entry |
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5 rules for creating
formulas and functions5
rules for creating formulas and functions |
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How to link, combine and
consolidate worksheets using simple formulas |
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Professional-looking charts
in 4 easy steps |
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One-button techniques for
adding, removing or changing information in a data series |
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How to get an instant grand
total using AutoSum |
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Fast ways to format
worksheets |
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Tips on sorting, grouping,
mapping data and printing |
How to create visually
arresting PowerPoint presentations
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How to give continuity to
your slides using the Master's background, styles and color
scheme |
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Using builds and
transitions to grab attention |
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Valuable time-savers to
help you rearrange text, topics, titles or bullet points |
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The most effective ways to
highlight text |
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The trick to creating
numbered bullet points |
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PowerPoint's toolbar --
what each tool does |
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How to enlist the help of a
Wizard to create a compelling presentation automatically |
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Step-by-step
guidance on creating a PowerPoint presentation from beginning to end
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How to keep organized
with Outlook
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How to consolidate the
information you use every day in one convenient and easily accessible
place |
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Tips on creating
easy-to-use address books, appointment calendars and to-do
lists |
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How to send and
receive mail via Outlook's Inbox |
An introduction to
Access
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How to retrieve data from
Access, analyze it in Excel and present it in PowerPoint or Word | |