Pitman Training

Office 2007…Fast! Modules 1-3

Course Outline

In three modules of Microsoft Office training, this course takes you through the new interfaces and features of Word, Excel and PowerPoint 2007.

This fast version of Microsoft Office training breaks down the learning process into quick and easily digestible chunks, complete in only six hours.

Our flexible MS Office training also allows you to work at your own pace; you’ll get to keep the course workbook, which will stay with you as a handy reference guide once you have concluded your training. Of course, you’ll then have the power of the Pitman Training name on your CV – but to make the process complete, we strongly advise you to continue to the Office 2007 Fast Modules 4-6 course covering Outlook, Access and Publisher 2007.

What’s more, if you want to enhance your career still further, Pitman Training offers some of the best known diplomas, such as Executive PA, Medical or Legal Secretary which can lead to highly rewarding careers.

To enable users to be confident in finding their way around the 2007 programs.

Designed for anyone who wants to quickly learn the interface and features of Word, Excel and PowerPoint 2007. Perfect for Secretaries, PAs, Administrators and Receptionists etc.

Experience of using Word, Excel and PowerPoint 2003 OR 2000 is required prior to starting this course.

Module One: the Microsoft Office 2007 interface, the Word 2007 opening screen, the Office button, Word options, working with an existing document, customising the quick access toolbar, formatting text, inserting a cover page, inserting SmartArt, changing margins, inserting a caption, changing views, print preview, saving and compatibility mode, creating a new document, building blocks.

Module Two: the Excel 2007 opening screen,  the Office menu, opening an existing workbook, formatting text, entering formulas, customising the status bar, formatting numerical data, conditional formatting, styles, charts, themes, adding a custom list, using the formula bar, functions, protecting the worksheet, different views.

Module Three: the PowerPoint 2007 opening screen, opening an existing presentation, slide layouts, using the font group on the home tab, adding bullets, inserting a table, different views, inserting a picture, design views, animating an object, previewing the presentation, using spellcheck, slide master view, inserting a custom layout, inserting a SmartArt graphic.

This course will take around 6 hours to complete.

This course can be studied online. This means, you have the flexibility to study our Office 2007…Fast! course:

  • In centre, with our friendly course advisors available for support and guidance as and when you need it.
  • At home or from work – with support via email or telephone during working hours.
  • On a blended mix – in-centre for the modules you need help with, at home or from work for those you are gliding through.

Once you’re ready to go ahead, all you need to do is contact your nearest Pitman Training centre who will be able to talk you through the process and set you up on the online platform, and then you’ll be ready to study the Office 2007…Fast! course at a time and place convenient to yourself. 

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