Office courses (cert.)  (Region Westschweiz):
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An MS Office course for beginners teaches basic skills in using the most important Office programs and digital tools. The course content varies depending on the provider, but generally covers the following topics:

• Use the mouse and keyboard in a targeted manner to operate programs efficiently
• Create, format and design simple text documents (e.g. with Word)
• Save and organize documents and find them again when needed
• Preparing and printing documents
• Insert images and graphics into documents and design them attractively
• Create digital photo albums and prepare presentations
• Make targeted use of the Internet, for example for research, podcasts or music
• Get to know the Microsoft Store and install applications
• Create, send, receive and reply to emails (e.g. with Outlook)
• Understanding key terms and processes from everyday digital life

Beginner courses are aimed at people with no previous knowledge. Advanced courses are also available for those who want to delve deeper into the programs. Anyone who requires course confirmation or an official certificate should look specifically for certified courses.

Tip: The content of the MS Office course for beginners can vary depending on the provider or school. Each school determines the course content individually. To make sure that a course meets your personal expectations, it is advisable to enquire directly with the desired school. Our contact form makes it easy to forward your question to the right school. Enquire directly now.

In a Word course or Word training course, you will learn how to create and edit document-ready texts professionally. This includes, among other things:

• Creating and editing short documents so that they can be passed on directly
• Applying formatting to improve readability and compliance with good practice
• Insert tables, images and drawn objects into documents
• Preparing documents for mail merge
• Adjusting the page layout and checking the spelling before the final printout

The course thus teaches all the basic skills required to use Word efficiently and correctly in everyday working life.

As each educational institution follows its own concepts when designing the content, there may be differences. To find out which specific topics are covered, we recommend contacting the school directly using our contact form - it's quick, easy and non-binding.

An advanced computer course provides practical knowledge to help you manage digital tasks more efficiently and safely in everyday life. Depending on the course structure, the following topics may be covered:

• Create and edit text documents professionally and design them with images or tables
• Use spreadsheets, e.g. for budget planning, logs or simple calculations
• Edit photos, organize them digitally and share them online
• Understand security in dealing with passwords and the basics of virus protection
• Targeted use of social networks, including profile creation and data protection settings
• Find and install useful apps and critically assess their potential uses

An advanced computer course is aimed at people who have already had some experience with computers and would like to deepen their knowledge. The content taught will help you to use digital media more confidently and productively both privately and professionally.

Important: The specific course content may vary depending on the school. It is recommended that you enquire about the exact learning objectives directly with the respective school. A contact form is available for direct inquiries to a school - simply fill it in and send it off.

In an Office 365 course or training course, you will learn how to use the Office 365 applications safely and efficiently. This includes, among other things:

• Introduction to Microsoft Office 365 and its functions
• Use of the Office 365 Web Apps (including Skype for Business)
• Effective collaboration with Microsoft Teams
• Organization and collaboration with OneNote, both as a team and individually

The aim is to use Office 365 productively in everyday working life and to make optimum use of the tools for communication, planning and collaboration.

The focus of the training varies depending on the training provider. For reliable information on the specific content of your desired training course, it is worth contacting us directly - preferably via our contact form. Clarify your questions quickly, easily and without obligation with the right contact person.

Learning MS Office through further training MS Office can offer the following advantages:

• Office is used as a software package for text and data processing in almost every company - with MS Office training, you can make your daily work more efficient by using the Microsoft Office applications correctly and be supported by the technology in your everyday work
• Almost every job advertisement today requires good office skills - often even in jobs that are not purely office-based
• The programs Word (word processing), Excel (spreadsheets), PowerPoint (presentations) and Outlook (e-mail) are among the most frequently required office skills
• Office 365 applications also allow teams to work together more efficiently
• If you do a certification, you can clearly prove your MS Office knowledge
• However, Office skills are not only needed privately today - but also in the private sector. Whether for payments, tax returns, reading newspapers, using the Internet or even a job application

An Excel course with certificate provides practical knowledge in the use of the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet program. Depending on the course level and scope, the following content is covered in an Excel training course:

• Understanding and applying the basics of spreadsheets
• Perform calculations and evaluations, for example for budgets, invoices or address lists
• Use formatting and structures in a targeted manner to create clear tables
• Create diagrams and present data in a visually appealing way
• Perform simple to complex calculations with formulas and functions
• Import, sort, filter and analyze data
• Using pivot tables to analyze large amounts of data
• Modeling what-if analyses and scenarios
• Design user-friendly forms with input fields and check rules
• Make workflows more efficient with the help of automation (e.g. through macros)
• Manage databases in Excel and use linked worksheets
• Use the many tools of Excel for everyday office work or business applications

Whether for professional, continuing education, further training or private purposes: an Excel course or Excel training lays the foundation for confident use of one of the most important programs in everyday office life. The content taught ranges from the basics to advanced techniques and can be used in a variety of professional fields.

Important: The exact content of an Excel course may vary depending on the school or provider. For binding information, we recommend contacting the respective school directly. Use our contact form to forward your question directly to the desired school.

In a Power Point course or Power Point training you can learn the following things about Power Point:

• know different presentation views and when to use them, use different slide layouts and designs
• Be able to enter, edit and format text in presentations; know the best way to select slide titles
• Select, create and format diagrams to convey information as clearly as possible
• Add effects such as animation and transition to presentations and check and correct the content of the presentation before printing or presenting on screen

For more information, please contact the schools. Contact us now quickly, easily and without obligation using our contact form or use the "Ask a question" button to get in touch with the right contact person directly.

Outlook training courses are used to learn and improve the use of Microsoft Outlook. Participants learn, among other things:

• Introduction to working with Outlook
• Work efficiently and professionally with emails, calendars and contacts
• Intelligent e-mail management and organization options
• Advanced functions for advanced users
• Time management with Outlook for better planning and structuring of the working day

The aim is to use Outlook sensibly and in a time-saving manner in everyday working life.