Getting a Step Ahead: Improving Your Microsoft Office Software Skills

Looking to refresh or expand your IT software skills? This playlist has everything you need to build a strong foundation in the suite of Microsoft applications.

Brush up on Microsoft Core Applications, including Word 365, Excel 365, PowerPoint 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Outlook 365, Planner, and Power BI. There’s also tips on MS Office efficiency and access to a Digital library of packages from one of our Content Partners Eureka. Many of the courses in this playlist include opportunities to practice, accelerating your readiness to apply your new skills in the real world.

Complete the entire list or focus on the software applications that are most relevant to you right now. Either way, this collection of courses will strengthen and support your proficiency with the most common software applications.

This playlist is curated for global audiences and highlights a diversity of courses and Content Partners from multiple countries. It is meant to serve as an initial introduction to a variety of learning experiences on this topic, not as a prescribed curriculum.

This playlist is part of the “12 Months of Learning” 2024 campaign. Level = Beginner / All.

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Updated 31, Oct, 2023

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Title	Duration	Provider
Getting Started with Microsoft Word	87 mins	Coursera
Get Control! of Word	30 mins	Get Control Digital Skills Training: Microsoft 365, Time Management, Digital Transformation
Mastering Word 365 – Beginner	58 mins	ej4
Microsoft Word 365 - Basic	60 mins	Mi-Crow
Get Control! of OneDrive and SharePoint	30 mins	Get Control Digital Skills Training: Microsoft 365, Time Management, Digital Transformation
Excel 365 Beginner	286 mins	Intellezy
Introduction to Microsoft Excel	82 mins	Coursera
Get Control! of Excel: Amazing Tips, Tricks, and Strategies	25 mins	Get Control Digital Skills Training: Microsoft 365, Time Management, Digital Transformation
Microsoft Excel 365 (EN-US)	105 mins	tts learning architects
Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint	85 mins	Coursera

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