Course Overview:

Course Title: MS Office Basics

Course Duration: 8 Weeks (2 Months)

Course Description: This two-month program is designed for individuals who want to acquire fundamental skills in using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Participants will learn the essentials of document creation, data management, and presentation design. Through hands-on exercises and practical scenarios, participants will develop proficiency in using MS Office for everyday tasks.

Detailed Course Outline:

Weeks 1-2: Microsoft Word Basics

• Introduction to Microsoft Word

  • Overview of the Word interface and features
  • Creating, saving, and opening documents

• Text Formatting and Styling

  • Formatting fonts, paragraphs, and styles
  • Using headers, footers, and page layout options

Weeks 3-4: Microsoft Excel Basics

• Introduction to Microsoft Excel

  • Overview of the Excel interface and features
  • Creating, saving, and opening workbooks

• Data Entry and Formulas

  • Entering and formatting data in Excel
  • Basic formulas and functions

Weeks 5-6: Microsoft PowerPoint Basics

• Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Overview of the PowerPoint interface and features
  • Creating, saving, and opening presentations

• Designing Slides and Adding Media

  • Designing slide layouts and backgrounds
  • Adding images, charts, and multimedia elements

Weeks 7-8: Advanced Features and Integration

• Mail Merge in Word

  • Creating personalized documents using mail merge
  • Managing data sources

• Advanced Excel Functions

  • Using advanced formulas and functions
  • Data sorting and filtering

• Presentation Animation and Transitions

  • Applying animations and transitions in PowerPoint
  • Slide show customization

Final Project: Integrated Office Task

• Final Project Overview
  • Creating an integrated task using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Applying learned concepts to a practical scenario

Evaluation and Assessment:

• Weekly assignments, participation in practical exercises, completion of integrated tasks, and the final project will be used to assess participants' progress and proficiency in using MS Office applications.