Learn how to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, from the basics of creating documents to advanced skills like making a Table of Contents in Word, formulas in Excel, and animations in PowerPoint. Click on each workshop below for more details.
Take one workshop or take them all! Choosing the Microsoft 365 series option will automatically register you in all workshops in the series.
All workshops are held online via Microsoft Teams from 7-9 pm Atlantic.
Instructor: Elle Archibald
Word I
In this workshop, you will learn the basics of creating documents that include images, properly formatted text, a cover page, and more.
Competencies:
- Understand MS Word layout options
- Format a document
- Insert and format images
- Modify page layout
- Create basic headers and footers
- Insert a cover page
- Save document in appropriate file format
Microsoft 365 2016 or newer for Windows will be the basis for this workshop. Mac users are welcome, but please note that there may be some differences in the software.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
7-9 pm Atlantic
Online via Microsoft Teams
Word II
In this workshop, you will learn to create documents that include tables, columns, lists, a table of contents, and more.
Competencies:
- Create bulleted and ordered lists
- Create columns
- Create and format tables
- Use Find and Replace feature
- Use editor feature
- Create advanced headers and footers
- Create Table of Contents
Microsoft 365 2016 or newer for Windows will be the basis for this workshop. Mac users are welcome, but please note that there may be some differences in the software.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
7-9 pm Atlantic
Online via Microsoft Teams
Excel I
In this workshop, you will learn the basics of entering data, merging cells, and understanding basic formulas and functions.
Competencies:
- Understand MS Excel layout
- Enter data
- Use autofill
- Navigate and merge cells
- Manipulate rows and columns
- Format a worksheet
- Understand basic formulas and functions
- Manage worksheets
Microsoft 365 2016 or newer for Windows will be the basis for this workshop. Mac users are welcome, but please note that there may be some differences in the software.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
7-9 pm Atlantic
Online via Microsoft Teams
PowerPoint I
In this workshop, you will learn to create basic slides containing text, images, tables, and charts.
Competencies:
- Understand MS PowerPoint Layout
- Design slides
- Add and format images
- Animate text and images
- Construct and format a table
- Construct and format a chart
- Use presenter mode
- Save presentation in appropriate folder
Microsoft 365 2016 or newer for Windows will be the basis for this workshop. Mac users are welcome, but please note that there may be some differences in the software.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
7-9 pm Atlantic
Online via Microsoft Teams
PowerPoint II or PowerPoint Like a Pro
In this workshop, you will learn to create advanced slides with screen recordings, formatted images, morph transitions, and more.
Competencies:
- Insert a screen recording
- Use morph transitions
- Perfect shapes and lines
- Merge shapes
- Remove photo backgrounds
- Crop photos to specific shapes
- Insert a countdown timer
- Common PowerPoint mistakes and Best Practices
Microsoft 365 2016 or newer for Windows will be the basis for this workshop. Mac users are welcome, but please note that there may be some differences in the software.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
7-9 pm Atlantic
Online via Microsoft Teams
Word for Thesis Writing
Researching and writing a thesis is hard enough. Make your life easier by knowing all the MS Word tricks you'll need to make formatting your thesis a breeze.
This workshop covers the following topics:
- Systematic Fonts and Headers
- Setting up a Table of Contents
- Aligning your Text and Images
- Inserting Section Breaks
- Introduction to Track Changes
Microsoft 365 2016 or newer for Windows will be the basis for this workshop. Mac users are welcome, but please note that there may be some differences in the software.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
7-9 pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
