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Whether you’re brand new to Microsoft Office 365 or you’re a seasoned expert, these training resources will help you stay up to date with the latest features and developments.
For more general information about Microsoft Office, please see our Microsoft Office page.
Microsoft creates a wide range of training materials for their products, these are great for learning the basics, are frequently updated and don’t require you to login or register for an account.
Microsoft Office training videos
The Microsoft Learning Pathways portal gives all University faculty, staff, and students access to official, always up-to-date, Microsoft training content. Navigate through bitesize modules on specific Microsoft 365 products or complete scenario based training.
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LinkedIn Learning is an online learning platform owned by LinkedIn that is used to help staff learn business, software, technology and creative skills through guided videos and tutorials.
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The Microsoft Office suite boasts a fleet of industry-leading software programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. In this short course, get a general introduction to what Office has to offer. Instructor Nick Brazzi goes over the different versions of Office, as well as how to tell which version you’re using. He provides a tour of the Office interface, shares keyboard shortcuts that work across the Office suite, and offers guidance on when to use the web-based and mobile versions of Office apps. Nick also points out helpful courses in the LinkedIn Learning library that can help you get up to speed with Office, regardless of your experience level.
Duration: 24 minutes
Skills: Microsoft Office
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/microsoft-office-first-steps/
Learn how to create, edit, format, and share documents with ease using the Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) version of Word. Follow along with David Rivers as he shows all the essential features of this powerful tool.
This course covers how to edit and format text to create a stylish document with instant purpose; create numbered and bulleted lists; work with columns and tables; add images to your documents; collaborate on documents with your team; and share documents via OneDrive and email. Plus, discover how to use the proofing tools in Word to check spelling and grammar, punch up your resume using Resume Assistant, and more.
Duration: 2 hours 36 minutes
Skills: Microsoft Word
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/word-essential-training-office-365
You don’t have to be a designer to create a great-looking presentation. Learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) to quickly create, edit, and share professional-looking presentations.
In this training course, Jess Stratton shows how to get started with PowerPoint templates and themes or build a new presentation from scratch. She explains how to change the slide layout; add and edit text, images, charts, video, and animation; format slides for consistency; and add speaker notes and comments to ensure a smooth delivery. Plus, discover how to collaborate on changes and share presentations with others. By the end of the course, you’ll know how to use the PowerPoint tools and follow a few simple design rules to draw attention to your message and deliver a presentation that shines.
Duration: 2 hours 32 minutes
Skills: Microsoft PowerPoint
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/powerpoint-essential-training-office-365-microsoft-365
Get up to speed with Microsoft Excel, the world’s most popular spreadsheet program. Follow along with Excel expert Dennis Taylor as he demonstrates how to efficiently manage and analyze data with this powerful program.
Learn how to enter and organize data, perform calculations with simple functions, and format the appearance of rows, columns, cells, and data. Other lessons cover how to work with multiple worksheets, build charts and PivotTables, sort and filter data, use the printing capabilities of Excel, and more.
Duration: 2 hours 17 minutes
Skills: Microsoft Excel
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/excel-essential-training-office-365-microsoft-365/