HOAP_HOAP101: Microsoft Office Essentials

About Course

The Microsoft Office Essentials course is designed to help students develop proficiency in the core Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Whether for personal, academic, or professional use, this course provides hands-on experience and practical skills to create, manage, and share documents, presentations, and spreadsheets effectively. Through step-by-step guidance and exercises, students will become comfortable using these tools to enhance their productivity, communication, and organizational skills.

By the end of the course, students will be able to use Microsoft Office programs efficiently and confidently, allowing them to create professional documents, manage data, and deliver compelling presentations.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will:
1. Develop skills to create, format, and edit professional documents such as letters, reports, and resumes.
2. Learn to organize data, perform basic calculations, and create charts using Excel’s functions and formulas.
3. Create visually engaging presentations, incorporating multimedia elements, transitions, and animations.
4. Manage emails, calendars, contacts, and tasks to improve personal and professional organization.
5. Apply best practices for file organization, editing, and sharing within a collaborative digital workspace.

Course Content

Module 1

Topic 1: Creating and Formatting Professional Documents in Microsoft Word

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LO1: Define the key features of Microsoft Word’s formatting tools for creating professional documents.

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LO2: Apply formatting styles, spacing, and alignment to produce polished business documents.

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LO3: Evaluate document formatting for consistency, readability, and professionalism.

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Topic 2: Designing Business Letters, Memos, and Resumes

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LO1: Explain the purpose and structure of business letters, memos, and resumes.

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LO2: Create professional correspondence and resumes using appropriate templates and formatting.

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LO3: Assess business communication documents for clarity, tone, and appropriateness to the target audience.

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Topic 3: Generating Reports with Headers, Footers, and Page Layouts

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LO1: Identify the functions of headers, footers, and page layout tools in Microsoft Word.

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LO2: Organize reports by applying consistent pagination, headers, and section breaks.

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LO3: Analyze report formatting to ensure compliance with academic or business standards.

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Quiz 1
Topic 4: Using Excel for Data Entry, Sorting, and Basic Calculations

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LO1: Describe the role of Excel in managing data and performing basic calculations.

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LO2: Enter, sort, and filter datasets to effectively organize information.

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LO3: Apply formulas to perform arithmetic operations and interpret results accurately.

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Topic 5: Applying Excel Functions and Creating Charts and Graphs

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LO1: Explain the purpose of built-in functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, and IF.

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LO2: Apply appropriate functions to analyze datasets and generate results.

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LO3: Create and interpret charts/graphs to visually represent data trends.

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Quiz 2
Topic 6: Creating Visually Effective Presentations in PowerPoint

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LO1: Describe the principles of effective presentation design.

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LO2: Construct slides with balanced layouts, appropriate fonts, and visuals.

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LO3: Evaluate presentations for clarity, engagement, and audience impact.

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Topic 7: Incorporating Multimedia, Transitions, and Animations in Presentations

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LO1: Identify the functions of multimedia elements, transitions, and animations in PowerPoint.

00:00
LO2: Integrate videos, images, and transitions to enhance presentation flow.

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LO3: Assess the effectiveness of multimedia, transitions, and animations in enhancing presentations.

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Topic 8: Managing Emails, Contacts, and Calendars in Outlook

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LO1: Explain the functions of Outlook for professional communication and organization.

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LO2: Apply email etiquette while composing, formatting, and managing professional messages.

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LO3: Organize contacts and schedule appointments using Outlook’s calendar features.

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Topic 9: Organizing Tasks and Scheduling in a Digital Environment

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LO1: Describe the role of digital tools in task management and scheduling.

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LO2: Utilize Outlook or similar tools to create tasks, reminders, and recurring events.

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LO3: Analyze task priorities and schedules for efficiency and productivity.

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Topic 10: Collaborating with Teams Using Cloud Tools

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LO1: Define cloud-based collaboration and its importance in modern workplaces.

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LO2: Demonstrate real-time editing, file sharing, and permissions in OneDrive or SharePoint.

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LO3: Evaluate the effectiveness of cloud collaboration for teamwork and productivity.

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Topic 11: Final Exam Review

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LO1: Review Key Concepts of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

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LO2: Practice Formatting, Data Entry, and Document Management Tasks

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LO3: Prepare for Final Exam Using Application-Based Simulations and Q&A

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Course Content

Module 1

Topic 1: Creating and Formatting Professional Documents in Microsoft Word

LO1: Define the key features of Microsoft Word’s formatting tools for creating professional documents.

LO2: Apply formatting styles, spacing, and alignment to produce polished business documents.

LO3: Evaluate document formatting for consistency, readability, and professionalism.

Topic 2: Designing Business Letters, Memos, and Resumes

LO1: Explain the purpose and structure of business letters, memos, and resumes.

LO2: Create professional correspondence and resumes using appropriate templates and formatting.

LO3: Assess business communication documents for clarity, tone, and appropriateness to the target audience.

Topic 3: Generating Reports with Headers, Footers, and Page Layouts

LO1: Identify the functions of headers, footers, and page layout tools in Microsoft Word.

LO2: Organize reports by applying consistent pagination, headers, and section breaks.

LO3: Analyze report formatting to ensure compliance with academic or business standards.

Quiz 1

Topic 4: Using Excel for Data Entry, Sorting, and Basic Calculations

LO1: Describe the role of Excel in managing data and performing basic calculations.

LO2: Enter, sort, and filter datasets to effectively organize information.

LO3: Apply formulas to perform arithmetic operations and interpret results accurately.

Topic 5: Applying Excel Functions and Creating Charts and Graphs

LO1: Explain the purpose of built-in functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, and IF.

LO2: Apply appropriate functions to analyze datasets and generate results.

LO3: Create and interpret charts/graphs to visually represent data trends.

Quiz 2

Topic 6: Creating Visually Effective Presentations in PowerPoint

LO1: Describe the principles of effective presentation design.

LO2: Construct slides with balanced layouts, appropriate fonts, and visuals.

LO3: Evaluate presentations for clarity, engagement, and audience impact.

Topic 7: Incorporating Multimedia, Transitions, and Animations in Presentations

LO1: Identify the functions of multimedia elements, transitions, and animations in PowerPoint.

LO2: Integrate videos, images, and transitions to enhance presentation flow.

LO3: Assess the effectiveness of multimedia, transitions, and animations in enhancing presentations.

Topic 8: Managing Emails, Contacts, and Calendars in Outlook

LO1: Explain the functions of Outlook for professional communication and organization.

LO2: Apply email etiquette while composing, formatting, and managing professional messages.

LO3: Organize contacts and schedule appointments using Outlook’s calendar features.

Topic 9: Organizing Tasks and Scheduling in a Digital Environment

LO1: Describe the role of digital tools in task management and scheduling.

LO2: Utilize Outlook or similar tools to create tasks, reminders, and recurring events.

LO3: Analyze task priorities and schedules for efficiency and productivity.

Topic 10: Collaborating with Teams Using Cloud Tools

LO1: Define cloud-based collaboration and its importance in modern workplaces.

LO2: Demonstrate real-time editing, file sharing, and permissions in OneDrive or SharePoint.

LO3: Evaluate the effectiveness of cloud collaboration for teamwork and productivity.

Topic 11: Final Exam Review

LO1: Review Key Concepts of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

LO2: Practice Formatting, Data Entry, and Document Management Tasks

LO3: Prepare for Final Exam Using Application-Based Simulations and Q&A

Final Exam

Final Exam

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