Microsoft Office - Essential User Skills

The Microsoft Office - Essential User Skills course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to confidently use the core Microsoft 365 applications for everyday personal and workplace tasks.

Combining tutor-led instruction with practical hands-on exercises, delegates will develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence required to create professional documents, manage spreadsheets, prepare presentations, organise emails and improve productivity using Microsoft 365 applications.

Training is delivered in line with the UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Course Standard, ensuring a structured, competence-based approach that combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. Sessions can be tailored to individual or organisational requirements, focusing on the Microsoft 365 applications most relevant to the delegate's role.

Who Should Attend?

• Individuals with little or no previous experience using Microsoft 365 applications.
• Employees wishing to improve their computer and office productivity skills.
• Individuals returning to the workplace who require a refresher in Microsoft Office applications.
• Anyone seeking greater confidence when using Microsoft 365 applications for everyday tasks.

• Understanding the Microsoft 365 environment.
• File management and document organisation.
• Creating, editing and formatting documents using Microsoft Word.
• Producing and formatting spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
• Creating professional presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Managing emails, calendars and contacts using Microsoft Outlook.
• Basic data handling and productivity techniques.
• Saving, printing and sharing documents securely.
• Good practice for organising digital files and information.
• Tips and shortcuts to improve efficiency when using Microsoft 365 applications.

• Creating and formatting Microsoft Word documents.
• Producing simple Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and calculations.
• Creating and delivering Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.
• Managing emails, folders and appointments using Microsoft Outlook.
• Working with files and folders.
• Completing practical workplace exercises using Microsoft 365 applications.
• Applying productivity techniques to everyday office tasks.

Delegates are assessed throughout the course through practical exercises, tutor observation and questioning to confirm their knowledge, understanding and practical competence. Assessment is conducted against the learning outcomes and assessment criteria specified within the relevant UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Course Standard.

Upon successful completion of the course, delegates will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate, demonstrating that they have successfully achieved the learning outcomes and assessment criteria specified within the relevant UKRS Course Standard.

Please note that this course is designed to develop practical workplace competence in the use of Microsoft 365 applications. It does not lead to Microsoft certification or any other vendor-specific qualification.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Delegates should possess basic keyboard and mouse skills together with a sufficient understanding of spoken and written English to fully participate in training and assessment.

Course duration will vary depending on delegates' previous experience, the number of delegates attending and the Microsoft 365 applications to be covered. Training is tailored to individual and organisational requirements, ensuring sufficient time is provided to develop practical skills and confidence in the workplace.