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Microsoft Applications

Build confident everyday skills in Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook, with hands-on training and a certificate for each application.

Microsoft software you will learn

  • Windows
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Access
  • Outlook
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Certification
Certificate of Completion for each application (written and practical exam)
Levels
One course per application
Duration
24 training hours per application
Format
Classroom, 2-hour sessions three times a week, completed in about a month
Schedule
Sat, Mon & Wed or Sun, Tue & Thu · slots from 8 am to 8 pm

Overview

Learn the basics of today’s technology with our Microsoft courses. From the operating system to the Microsoft Office productivity tools, gain new knowledge and skills through hands-on practice.

Courses

Microsoft Windows

The world’s most widely used operating system. Learn the features and functions that build your foundation in computing.

Course outline

Microsoft Word

The most popular word processing program, for creating every type of document.

Course outline

Microsoft Excel

A spreadsheet application with powerful tools to organise, visualise and calculate your data.

Course outline

Microsoft PowerPoint

Presentation software for creating slide shows that combine text, pictures, audio and animation.

Microsoft Access

A database application for creating, managing and maintaining databases and running reports on large amounts of data.

Course outline

Microsoft Outlook

The email application of the Office suite, with calendar, task manager, contacts and notes.

Certification

Each application is a 24-hour training course. Pass the written and practical examination to earn a Certificate of Completion in:

  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Outlook

Timings

Three sessions a week (Saturday, Monday and Wednesday, or Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday), completed in about a month.

  • Classes are 2 hours a day.
  • Choose a time slot that suits you: 8–10 am, 10 am–12 pm, 12–2 pm, 2–4 pm, 4–6 pm or 6–8 pm.

Online registration

Register for Microsoft Applications

Send your details and the admissions team will contact you to confirm the course level, timing and fees. Registration is completed at the academy with your documents.

  • Copy of passport
  • Copy of CPR (smart card)
  • One personal photo
  • Sponsorship letter, if your employer or a sponsor pays

Optional now. You can also bring your CPR card to the admissions office.

Registration type

For corporate registrations.

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