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Microsoft Office for Beginners (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

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Courses Code
QDXDHMOB
Study method
Part Time
Cost*
£0
Location(s)
Cannock Tamworth

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  • Is this course for you?

    If you’re looking to build essential digital skills for work, study, or everyday life, Microsoft Office for Beginners is the perfect place to start. This course is designed for absolute beginners and offers a supportive, step-by-step introduction to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel—three of the most widely used productivity tools in the world. You’ll learn how to create professional documents, design engaging presentations, and manage data with confidence. Whether you’re returning to education, starting a new job, or simply want to feel more comfortable using a computer, this course will give you the practical skills you need to succeed.

  • Required qualifications

    This course is friendly to beginners, so no qualifications are required.

  • What skills will I develop?

    1. Document Creation and Formatting – Learn how to produce professional-looking documents in Word, including text formatting, layout design, and inserting images and tables.
    2. Presentation Design – Gain the ability to create clear, engaging PowerPoint presentations using text, visuals, and slide design tools.
    3. Spreadsheet Management – Understand how to enter, organise, and analyse data in Excel using basic formulas, formatting, and sorting/filtering tools.

  • Other important information

    This course is planned to span 8 weeks for 3 hours per week.

  • Is this course for you?

    If you’re looking to build essential digital skills for work, study, or everyday life, Microsoft Office for Beginners is the perfect place to start. This course is designed for absolute beginners and offers a supportive, step-by-step introduction to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel—three of the most widely used productivity tools in the world. You’ll learn how to create professional documents, design engaging presentations, and manage data with confidence. Whether you’re returning to education, starting a new job, or simply want to feel more comfortable using a computer, this course will give you the practical skills you need to succeed.

  • Required qualifications

    This course is friendly to beginners, so no qualifications are required.

  • What skills will I develop?

    1. Document Creation and Formatting – Learn how to produce professional-looking documents in Word, including text formatting, layout design, and inserting images and tables.
    2. Presentation Design – Gain the ability to create clear, engaging PowerPoint presentations using text, visuals, and slide design tools.
    3. Spreadsheet Management – Understand how to enter, organise, and analyse data in Excel using basic formulas, formatting, and sorting/filtering tools.

  • Other important information

    This course is planned to span 8 weeks for 3 hours per week.

Testimonials

Adam Cross

“Microsoft Office for Beginners is the perfect first step. In just a short time, you’ll learn how to create documents, presentations, and spreadsheets using Word, PowerPoint, and Excel – no experience needed. Whether you're returning to work, starting a new course, or simply want to feel more in control of your computer skills, this course gives you the practical knowledge to succeed.”

Adam Cross

Curriculum Manager for Computing and Digital

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  • Microsoft Office for Beginners (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) (TL)

    Cannock College

    Start Date: 1st October 2026

    Code: QCDXDHMOB

    Cost: £0

    Part Time: 7 Weeks

    Apply
  • Microsoft Office for Beginners (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) (TL)

    Tamworth College

    Start Date: 1st October 2026

    Code: QTDXDHMOB

    Cost: £0

    Part Time: 7 Weeks

    Apply
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