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This series introduces users to the Office 97 suite of applications, including Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. It presents the basic skills needed in each application to create new files, format and manipulate data, and save files. It also covers topics including working with files for use on the Internet, templates, graphics, and styles.

Syllabus

ACCESS 97: GETTING STARTED

Introduces users to the components of an Access database and shows how to design and create a basic table.
  • Introduction to Database Concepts
  • The Access Work Environment
  • Opening a Database
  • Using Tables and Forms
  • Using Sorting and Querying
  • Designing and Creating a Table
  • Adding Fields to a Table
  • Adding Records to a Table

ACCESS 97: USING A DATABASE

Shows users how to use an existing database to find and display data in a variety of ways.
  • Modifying a Table's Design
  • Finding Records
  • Editing Records
  • Query Basics
  • Sorting and Saving a Query
  • Setting Criteria in a Query
  • Form Basics
  • Modifying Simple Forms
  • Sorting and Editing Records in a Form
  • Creating Basic Reports

EXCEL 97: GETTING STARTED

Presents the skills that enable a new user to create and edit a basic electronic spreadsheet.
  • The Excel Working Environment
  • Excel Basics
  • Adding to the Worksheet
  • Editing the Worksheet

EXCEL 97: MODIFYING WORKSHEETS

Presents the skills that enable a new user to modify, format and print Excel spreadsheets.
  • Moving and Copying Data
  • Formatting a Worksheet
  • Working with Named Ranges
  • Printing a Worksheet
  • Using Toolbars
  • Sorting Data

EXCEL 97: USING EXCEL TOOLS

Shows how to enhance the presentation of data by presenting it in graphic form.
  • Creating Charts
  • Formatting Chart Objects
  • Modifying Charts
  • Using Drawing Tools
  • Using Outlining to Group Data
  • Creating Spreadsheets for the Internet

OUTLOOK 97: GETTING ORGANIZED

Shows users how to use Outlook to receive and send mail messages, share files and manage their time with a scheduling program.
  • Getting Started
  • Using Outlook Tools
  • Receiving Messages
  • Sending Messages
  • Exploring Message Options
  • Working With Outlook's Calendar
  • Organizing Your Schedule
  • Tracking Communications
  • Managing Outlook Items
  • Saving in Outlook
  • Integrating Your Work

POWERPOINT 97: CREATING PRESENTATIONS

Shows users how to create, run and print a basic slide show.
  • Getting Started
  • Beginning a Presentation
  • Creating Slides and Entering Text
  • Bullets and Slide Text Attributes
  • Working With Slide Text
  • Presentation Options
  • Printing

POWERPOINT 97: MODIFYING PRESENTATIONS

Shows users how to modify presentation slides by adding drawings, objects, and clip-art graphics.
  • Getting Help
  • Drawing Basic Shapes
  • AutoShapes and Free-Form Objects
  • Working with Objects
  • Editing Objects
  • Adding Clip Art
  • Working with Slide Masters
  • Working with Templates

WORD 97: GETTING STARTED

Presents basic word processing and Word skills that enable a new user to create and edit documents.
  • Working in Word 97
  • Entering Text
  • Editing a Document
  • Saving, Printing, and Closing a Document
  • Manipulating a Document
  • Moving Through a Document
  • Selecting and Replacing Text
  • Moving and Copying Text

WORD 97: FORMATTING DOCUMENTS

Shows users how to add character, paragraph and page formatting to their Word documents.
  • Character Formatting
  • Paragraph Formatting
  • Page Formatting
  • Proofing Documents
  • Advanced Formatting and Editing Techniques

WORD 97: USING PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

Demonstrates the use of more advanced Word features such as templates, styles, tables, graphics and mail merge.
  • Using AutoText
  • Working with Tables
  • Working with Multicolumn Text
  • Working with Graphics
  • Using Templates and Styles
  • Creating Documents for the Internet
  • Using Mail Merge

Qualifications

Printable Transcript

On completion of this course you may print a transcript off as evidence of your progression throughout the course.

Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

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Professional Membership

On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):

Stonebridge

On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.

Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.

Tutor Support

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

Student Community

We understand that studying from home may be a new experience for you. You could even be excused for feeling a little dauntedsince you will not be studying in a traditional "classroom environment". To help our students overcome these concernswe have developed the Student Zone. The Student Zone encourages a high level ofinteraction with your tutor and other like-minded students.

All of our students receive access to the Student Zone,within this area you can:

  • Access the student forum which allows you to share ideas and chat with other students.
  • View your tutor's feedback on your marked assignments.
  • View optional reading lists for your course (where available).
  • Access free online games, for when you need a break from studying.
  • View the study guide with plenty of useful hints and tips on how to get the most out of your course.
  • Access free courses such as: Improving Learning Skills, Job Interview Skills, The Effective Learner, Goal Setting and Time Management, Ten Tips to Complete a Good Test Paper.
  • Find details on our generous Referral Programme.

Study Options

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If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 40 hrs.

Benefits

Additional Benefits

Study Guide

This section is designed to help you with your study. It will help you to work more efficiently, manage your study time, improve your presentation of work, increase your ability to remember facts and concepts, and get the most out of your chosen course.

Improving Learning Skills Course

Studying is more than gathering information and reproducing it in assessment tasks such as essays and examinations. Studying involves knowing how to approach a problem, analysing the problem, identifying what you already know, deciding how to gather more information, and much more. This section will help you gain and improve your skills in studying.

Course outline

 

Studying is an active process. Open learning materials enable adult learners to take responsibility for their own learning. This course has been prepared as an open learning resource for people who wish to undertake a learning programme that involves them preparing for a period of studying. It is designed either to form part of any course of study or may be used as a freestanding guide by students.

You can use this course, as an active learner, to identify: 

  • what you know already
  • what you need to know
  • what interests you
  • how to use your knowledge to enhance your critical awareness.

 

This course will enable you to improve your study skills and it is designed for students, practitioners and other people involved in learning and/or being assessed.

Syllabus

  • Introduction and Objectives 
  • Learning to Learn
  • Setting Aside Time for Study
  • Concentration
  • Effective Reading
  • Effective Note-taking
  • Preparing to Write
  • Planning and Writing the Assignment 
  • Assessment
  • Basic Research
  • Introduction to Computers
  • Spreadsheets and Excel
  • Using Databases and Access
  • Word Processing with MS Word

 
Cost of course: FREE to Elearnuk students

Cost to non-Elearnuk students: £125.00

Job Interview Skills

Getting the job you want is not about following rules or giving the 'right' interview answer. It is about presenting yourself in the most authentic way that takes care of you and the interviewers at the same time. So many people throw their chances away: they do not take enough care and interview preparation time so that the whole process is enjoyable, stimulating and informative for both parties. This section aims to show you how.

The Effective Learner Course

This section will consider the importance of study skills and how we can identify and enhance our current skill set. We will then take a closer look at different learning styles and how knowledge of our own preferences in this area can make our learning more effective. Finally we will look at some basic time management techniques to enable you to plan and organise your studies and stay motivated.

Free Online Videos

Online videos are available for many of our courses to support your studies!

Tutor Support

Our friendly tutors are ready to help with any queries you may have. You need never feel stranded or cut off from help!

Web Help

Just started using the Internet? Don't be put off! Our Web Help area will give you the ideal introduction to using the Web!

Elearnuk Help

A guide to the Elearnuk system, how to use it, how to contact your tutor - the answers to all these questions and more can be found here.

Games

A collection of games to sharpen your concentration or just take time out from studying.

Library

A collection of reference materials, links to e-journals, and reading lists compiled by our tutors

Forum

Looking for a second opinion? The forum is the place for students to share their thoughts and information with each other.

News Zone

Regularly updated links to the latest news items!

Related Courses

Below you will find a list of courses that previous students have taken to complement their course. We hope that this list will give you some idea of the types of progression courses we offer, or alternative course options that may be of interest to you.

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  • Microsoft Excel 2000 - This course will be of practical benefit to anyone who has to use (or indeed any good spreadsheet program) on a regular basis but it is also designed to prepare students for Microsoft Office User Specialist ...
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  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 - This course will be of practical benefit to anyone who has to use PowerPoint (or indeed any good presentation program) on a regular basis but it is also designed to prepare students for Microsoft Office User ...
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  • Microsoft Word 2000 - This course will be of practical benefit to anyone who has to use Word (or indeed any good word-processing program) on a regular basis but it is also designed to prepare students for Microsoft Office User ...
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  • Technology in Business - This programme is designed for people seeking to understand and apply the Information Technology a businesses. The course is particularly suited to staff and managers who wish to consider the best use of IT, specify equipment ...
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Further Information

If you would like any further information regarding this course, please call an advisor today on 01288 356 300 (International: 00 44 1288 356 300) or email enquiries@stonebridge.uk.com

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