Microsoft Outlook

Essentials

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Course Details

Course Name

Microsoft Outlook Essentials

Duration

1 Day

Course Code

AFBMOE

Assumed Knowledge

None

Course Aims

This course will teach you how to use Microsoft Outlook, a powerful email and personal information management tool, to manage your emails, calendar, tasks, notes, and time. You will learn how to customise your views, integrate Outlook with other Microsoft tools, apply time management best practices, set and track your goals, and explore useful add-ins and AI features.

What You Will Learn

In this course, you will learn how to use Outlook to manage your emails, calendar, tasks, notes and projects, as well as how to customise your Outlook settings, views, categories and rules. You will also learn how to integrate Outlook with other Microsoft tools, apply time management best practices, set and track your goals using the SMART framework, and explore useful add-ins and AI features.

Skills

  • How to manage emails, contacts, calendars, and tasks using Outlook
  • How to customise Outlook settings, preferences, and options
  • How to use Outlook features such as rules, quick steps, signatures, and templates

Who This Is For

The target audience for a Microsoft Outlook training course are professionals who want to improve their productivity and communication skills using the popular email and personal information management software. The course is suitable for beginners who want to learn the basics of Outlook, as well as intermediate and advanced users who want to master its advanced features and functions. The course can benefit anyone who uses Outlook for work or personal purposes, such as office workers, managers, students, researchers, teachers, freelancers, consultants, and entrepreneurs.

Course Content

Introduction to Outlook

  • Topic A

    Outlook Overview

  • Topic B

    Outlook Interface

Managing Emails & Prioritisation

  • Topic A

    Organising the Inbox

  • Topic B

    Flagging & Follow Up

Calendar Management

  • Topic A

    Appointments & Events

  • Topic B

    Time Blocking Techniques

  • Topic C

    Meeting Management

Task Management

  • Topic A

    Creating & Organising Tasks

  • Topic B

    Assigning Tasks

  • Topic C

    Reminders & Due Dates

Task Prioritisation & Planning

  • Topic A

    Prioritising Tasks

  • Topic B

    Daily Planning

Task & Time Tracking

  • Topic A

    Tracking Task Progress

  • Topic B

    Journal & Time Tracking

Notes, Categories & Search

  • Topic A

    Using Notes

  • Topic B

    Categorising Items

  • Topic C

    Advanced Searching Techniques

Integration

  • Topic A

    Task Integration with OneNote

  • Topic B

    Using Planner with Outlook

  • Topic C

    Using ToDo with Outlook

Time Management Best Practices

  • Topic A

    Time Management Techniques

  • Topic B

    Avoiding Procrastination

Setting Goals & Tracking Progress

  • Topic A

    Goal Setting

  • Topic B

    Tracking Progress

Outlook & AI

  • Topic A

    Copilot in Outlook

Course Progression

If you want to learn how to use Microsoft Outlook effectively and efficiently, we have the right course for you. We offer different levels of courses, from beginner to expert, that will teach you how to manage your email and calendar using Microsoft Outlook. You’ll learn from our skilled trainers who have extensive experience in using Microsoft Outlook for various purposes, such as sending and receiving emails, scheduling appointments and meetings, and creating and assigning tasks. They’ll show you how to use the app’s features and functions to optimize your productivity and communication skills. You’ll also get to practice your skills in interactive exercises and quizzes and get feedback and support from our trainers and peers. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to use Microsoft Outlook confidently and competently for your own needs and goals. You’ll be able to send and receive emails that are clear and professional, and that include attachments, signatures, and templates. You’ll be able to manage your calendar and contacts efficiently, and sync them with other devices and apps. You’ll be able to create and use rules and quick steps to automate your email and calendar actions. And you’ll be able to collaborate with others using Outlook’s shared features, such as groups, folders, and calendars.
Whether you’re new to Microsoft Outlook or want to enhance your existing skills, we have a course that suits your level and objectives. Our courses are flexible, engaging, and relevant to your context and industry. Join us today and discover how Microsoft Outlook can transform your productivity and communication skills. Here are some of the courses we offer:

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