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Microsoft office Specialist Advance

Dates:February 4 - March 25, 2025
Meets:9:00 AM to 12 N
Cost: $2,499.00

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Course Description: Advanced Microsoft Office Skills
This course is designed for individuals who have a solid foundation in Microsoft Office applications and are seeking to enhance their skills with advanced techniques and features. By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Excel
Master complex formulas and functions: Utilize advanced functions like VLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, and SUMIFS to perform intricate calculations and data analysis.
Create dynamic and interactive dashboards: Design visually appealing and informative dashboards using pivot tables, pivot charts, and conditional formatting.
Implement data validation and protection: Ensure data integrity and prevent errors by applying data validation rules and protecting sensitive information.
Automate tasks with VBA: Learn to write VBA code to streamline repetitive tasks, create custom functions, and automate data processing.
Word
Create professional-looking documents: Utilize advanced formatting techniques, styles, and templates to produce polished and consistent documents.
Work with complex layouts: Design intricate layouts, including multiple columns, headers, footers, and watermarks.
Automate document creation: Use mail merge and templates to generate personalized documents in bulk.
Collaborate effectively: Learn to track changes, resolve conflicts, and work simultaneously with others on shared documents.
PowerPoint
Design engaging presentations: Create visually appealing and informative presentations using advanced animation, transitions, and multimedia elements.
Deliver effective presentations: Develop strong public speaking skills and learn to engage your audience with confidence.
Utilize advanced features: Explore features like custom animations, triggers, and hyperlinks to enhance your presentations.
Create interactive presentations: Incorporate interactive elements, such as buttons, drop-down menus, and quizzes, to engage your audience.
Outlook
Manage email effectively: Optimize your inbox with advanced filtering, search techniques, and rules to stay organized and productive.
Leverage calendar features: Utilize advanced calendar features, such as recurring appointments, time zones, and resource scheduling.
Utilize contact management tools: Effectively manage your contacts, including groups, categories, and custom fields.
Integrate with other Office applications: Learn to seamlessly integrate Outlook with other Office applications for efficient workflow.
Course prerequisites: A solid understanding of the basic features and functions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Notes:

Computer and Microsoft software loaded prior to class.
Fee: $2,499.00
Hours:45.00
CEUs:4.50

Date Day Time Location
02/04/2025Tuesday9 AM to 12 N CE Main Campus 330
02/06/2025Thursday9 AM to 12 N CE Main Campus 330
02/11/2025Tuesday9 AM to 12 N CE Main Campus 330
02/13/2025Thursday9 AM to 12 N CE Main Campus 330
02/18/2025Tuesday9 AM to 12 N CE Main Campus 330
02/20/2025Thursday9 AM to 12 N CE Main Campus 330
02/25/2025Tuesday9 AM to 12 N CE Main Campus 330
02/27/2025Thursday9 AM to 12 N CE Main Campus 330
03/04/2025Tuesday9 AM to 12 N CE Main Campus 330
03/06/2025Thursday9 AM to 12 N CE Main Campus 330
03/11/2025Tuesday9 AM to 12 N CE Main Campus 330
03/13/2025Thursday9 AM to 12 N CE Main Campus 330
03/18/2025Tuesday9 AM to 12 N CE Main Campus 330
03/20/2025Thursday9 AM to 12 N CE Main Campus 330
03/25/2025Tuesday9 AM to 12 N CE Main Campus 330