M365 - what's in for me? Recorded in 2025.

A guided taster of key Microsoft 365 apps to help you get a basic understanding of how they can help you.

What you'll learn
- Microsoft Word: Learn about Microsoft Word 's capabilities from voice dictation to smart formatting for effective document creation
- Microsoft Excel: Understand the power of Excel to organise data, apply formulas, and generate charts for clear visual insights
- OneNote: Preview OneNote’s features to capture, sort, and search your digital notes seamlessly
- OneDrive: Sample the essentials of OneDrive by learning how to store, sync, and share files securely in the cloud
- Microsoft PowerPoint: Explore designing dynamic slides, reusing content, and integrating multimedia with PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook: Understand the basics of managing emails, calendars, tasks, and contacts using Outlook’s integrated tools
- Windows: Discover a preview of productivity features in Windows through screen capture, virtual desktops, and efficient shortcut use
- Microsoft Copilot: Sample Copilot’s potential for answering queries, igniting creativity, and streamlining your task organisation
- Microsoft Planner: Understand how to use Planner when structuring your workload and collaborating with teams using Planner’s buckets and labels

Requirements
- Access to Microsoft software | You should have access to a computer with the latest Microsoft Office suite installed, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as a minimum
- Basic computer skills | You should be familiar with using a computer and being able to handle basic software navigation
- Internet connection | You will need a stable internet connection for accessing course materials and doing exercises
- Experience with Microsoft Office | It would be great if you had experience using other Microsoft Office applications like Word or PowerPoint. Not essential though…and we have a course for this if you need some help!

Description
Welcome toM365 - what's in it for me​, a course designed to give you a taster of what each application in the Microsoft 365 suite can do. Whether you're curious about these tools or want to explore how they work, this course is the perfect starting point.

We'll begin by exploringMicrosoft Word, where you'll discover how to create and format documents with ease, use the autocorrect feature to save time, and make the most of tables. Then, we’ll move on toExcel, introducing you to spreadsheets, functions, and charts that simplify data organisation and analysis. You’ll also get a glimpse ofOneNote, a versatile digital notebook, learning how to capture, organise, and share your notes effectively.

Next, we’ll delve intoOneDrive, your cloud storage solution, showing how to store, sync, and share files seamlessly across devices. Ready to present?PowerPointawaits, offering tools for crafting engaging slides and utilising features like Designer to make your presentations shine.

From there, we’ll exploreOutlook, focusing on managing emails, calendars, and contacts, while introducing handy features like flags and categories to streamline your communication.Windowsitself will be highlighted too, with productivity tools like virtual desktops, sticky notes, and shortcuts designed to keep you organised.

But wait, there’s more! You’ll get an introduction toMicrosoft Copilot, your AI assistant, learning how it can help with brainstorming, summarising, and boosting creativity. Finally, we’ll explorePlanner, a fantastic tool for organising tasks, creating buckets, and collaborating with your team.

This course offers a taste of each app’s capabilities, giving you the confidence to explore their potential further.

Ready to discover what’s possible?

Let’s get started!

Who this course is for:
- If you want to learn the Microsoft basics | Our course is suitable if you're a beginner to Microsoft and want to build your basic skills
- Students and interns | Our course helps learners and interns who want to gain gain practical skills for academic and professional purposes
- If you want practical tips and not just the theory | Our course focuses on giving you top tips that you can start using straight away
- Parents and guardians | Our course will help you understand the basics so you can support your children by understanding essential IT tools
- Jobseekers | Our course helps you in you're looking to enhance your CV or resume by gaining practical skills
- You want to increase your productivity | Our course will show you how to adopt practical features across Outlook, Word, Excel, and other applications to drive productivity and save you time
- Professional and administrative roles | Our course will help you if you're an office administrator, project manager, or team leader wanting to streamline communication, task management, and collaboration
- Remote and freelance workers | Our course will help you if you work remote and/or across diverse locations. It will show you some of the features to help you organise your work, meetings, and documents digitally
- Digital skills advancers | Our course will help you if you're curious and enthusiastic about integrating modern digital solutions to improve your everyday tasks and overall efficiency
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