Planning Information
The duration of this course is 1 Day.
Classes are priced from From $206.50. See individual sessions for details.
Description
Email has become one of the most widely used methods of communication, whether for personal or business communications. In most organizations, large or small, email is the preferred form of communicating information amongst employees. As email grows in popularity and use, most organizations have found the need to implement a corporate mail management system such as Microsoft® Office Outlook® to handle the messages and meeting invitations sent among employees.
In this level 1 course, you will use Outlook to send, receive, and manage email messages, manage your contact information, schedule appointments and meetings, create tasks and notes for yourself, and customize the Outlook interface to suit your working style.
This course is the first in a series of two Microsoft® Office Outlook® courses. It will provide you with the basic skills you need to start using Outlook to manage your email communications, contact information, calendar events, tasks, and notes.
The content of this course is applicable to Outlook 2021, 2019, and 2016.
Prerequisites
To ensure your success in this course you should have end-user skills with any current version of Windows, including being able to start and close applications, navigate basic file structures, and manage files and folders is recommended.
Course Outline
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Outlook
- Navigate the Outlook Interface
- Work with Messages
- Access Outlook Help
Lesson 2: Formatting Messages
- Add Message Recipients
- Check Spelling and Grammar
- Format Message Content
Lesson 3: Working with Attachments and Illustrations
- Attach Files and Items
- Add Illustrations to Messages
- Manage Automatic Message Content
Lesson 4: Customizing Message Options
- Customize Reading Options
- Track Messages
- Recall and Resend Messages
Lesson 5: Organizing Messages
- Mark Messages
- Organize Messages Using Folders
Lesson 6: Managing Your Contacts
- Create and Edit Contacts
- View and Print Contacts
Lesson 7: Working with the Calendar
- View the Calendar
- Create Appointments
- Schedule Meetings
- Print the Calendar
Lesson 8: Working with Tasks and Notes
- Create Tasks
- Create Notes
Materials
Digital Courseware
Exams & Certifications
This course covers Microsoft Office Specialist Program exam objectives to help you prepare for the Outlook Associate (Office 365 and Office 2019): Exam MO-400 certification.
The Microsoft Office Specialist certification is for individuals who use Microsoft’s business desktop software and seek recognition for their expertise with specific Microsoft products. Certification candidates must pass one or more proficiency exams in order to earn the Microsoft Office Specialist certification.
At Completion
In this course, you will use Outlook to manage your email communications, including composing, reading, and responding to emails; schedule appointments and meetings; manage contact information; schedule tasks and create notes; customize message response options; and organize your mail.
You will:
- Navigate Outlook to read and respond to email.
- Use the Address Book, and format and spell check new messages.
- Attach files and insert illustrations to messages.
- Customize read and response options.
- Use flags, categories, and folders to organize messages.
- Create and work with Contacts.
- Create appointments and schedule meetings in Calendar.
- Create and work with Tasks and Notes.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for people who have a basic understanding of Microsoft® Windows® and need to know how to use Outlook as an email client to manage their email communications, calendar appointments, contact information, and other communication tasks. In addition to creating and sending email, this course will introduce you to organizing your mail, working with attachments, formatting message text, scheduling meetings, and responding to meeting invitations.
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