Description

This course is intended for anyone who uses Microsoft Outlook. Participants will gain efficiency in using many of Outlook’s features to manage email, contacts and calendars.

Prerequisites:

A basic knowledge of and experience with Windows, including being able to start programs, switch between programs, locate saved files, and close programs.

Note: Access to the Outlook desktop app is required for this course. It is also beneficial to have two monitors/screens, so students can follow along and test out their new skills as we go.

Course Length: ½ day (3.5 hours)

Modules:

Foundations

• Opening Outlook
• Outlook Options
• Adding and Removing Accounts
• The Outlook User Interface

Managing Emails

• Customizing Views
• Composing Emails
• Customizing Emails

Contacts

• Creating, Editing and Deleting Contacts
• Contact Groups
• Import Contacts Using Address Books

Calendars

• Creating Appointments
• Scheduling Meetings
• Customizing Calendar Views
• Create Calendars
• Sharing calendars

Outlook and Microsoft Teams

• Share to Teams
• Calendar, Meet Now & Schedule Meetings
• Emails and Conversations People
• Instant Messaging

Instructor - Izzy Perry

Izzy is an administrative professional with over twenty years of experience working with Microsoft Office. Her experience in various paralegal, corporate and government offices has given her differing perspectives to engage and develop both her knowledge and her students' knowledge. She is passionate about computers and software and brings that passion to her work and her classes.

Izzy served as President of the Canadian Sport Parachuting Association and was on their Board of Directors for five years. She is a Learning Facilitator and Coach Evaluator certified through the Coaching Association of Canada and the National Coaching Certification Program, and has been teaching people to skydive for over ten years.

Izzy was the recipient of the 2020 Canadian Sport Parachuting Association Cathy Johnson Service Award, in recognition of the outstanding support, contribution and dedication to sport parachuting in Canada.