Online and Computer Essentials
TestOut Office Pro provides an opportunity to build a student's basic online and computer skills that will help them be successful in their pursuit to effectively learn and implement Microsoft Office. These skills include:
Online Essentials
- Computing Basics
- Internet and Social Media
- Digital Communication
- Online Safety and Security
- Evaluating Online Information
Computer Essentials
- Computer Hardware
- System Software
- File Management
- Application Software
- Networking and User Accounts
- Databases
- Programming
- Information Systems
Microsoft Office Skills Training
TestOut's state-of-the-art labs are a proven way to give students hands-on practice working with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. Our labs provide the skills necessary to efficiently build documents, analyze data, create effective presentations, and communicate at school and in their careers. Our labs teach foundational topics which prepare students for the MOS specialist certifications. Replicating real world examples, these labs are designed to support teachers in the classroom and assess student's understanding as they interact with the concepts being taught. Key Microsoft Office skills taught in the course include:
Excel
- Creating and Managing Workbooks
- Organizing and Entering Data
- Formatting Cells
- Functions and Formulas
- Charts and Tables
- Summarizing Data
Word
- Using the Clipboard
- Formatting Fonts, Pages, and Paragraphs
- Creating and Formatting Tables
- Implementing Themes, Styles, and Templates
- References and Citations
- Headers and Footers
- Collaboration
PowerPoint
- Formatting Content
- Designing Slides
- Using Slide Masters
- Formatting Objects
- Animations and Transitions
Access
- Managing Databases
- Designing and Creating Tables
- Using Queries
- Creating Forms and Reports
Outlook
- Sending and Receiving Messages
- Managing Messages
- Calendars
- Managing Contacts and Groups
Progressive Skill Practices
In our Microsoft Office course, students can learn, practice, and validate Microsoft Office skills using three different types of hands-on labs.
MOS Exam Preparation
The course provides excellent MOS training and practice tests that prepare students to pass MOS specialist exams.