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MS Outlook 2007: Expert (Including Proficient)

This Course is a Distance Learning / Home Study Course

Course Title:	MS Outlook 2007: Expert (Including Proficient)
College:	College SA
School:	Computer School
Programme Type:	College SA Programme
Partner Institute:	Not Applicable
Award Type:	Certificate
Award Issued by:	College SA
SAQA NQF Level:	Not Applicable
Membership:	Not Applicable
Course Duration:	6 – 12 months
Entrance Criteria:	Access to a computer and ability to read and write in English
Fees:	Click Here to request the Course Fee

WHAT IS MS OUTLOOK?

Microsoft Outlook is the email client (or programme) included with the Microsoft Office suite. MS Outlook is designed to work as an independent personal information manager, as an Internet mail client, or in conjunction with the Microsoft Exchange Server for group scheduling, email, and task management. It manages email, calendars, contacts, tasks, to-do lists, and documents or files on the hard drive. Outlook helps you communicate through email, phone support, and group scheduling capabilities. Outlook also helps you share information by means of public folders, forms, and Internet connectivity.

COURSE STRUCTURE SUMMARY

Microsoft Outlook 2007: Proficient consists of the following Units:

Unit 1: Getting Started
Unit 2: E-mail
Unit 3: E-mail Management
Unit 4: Contact Management
Unit 5: Tasks
Unit 6: Appointments and Events
Unit 7: Meeting Requests and Responses

AND

Unit 1: Customising Outlook
Unit 2: Customising Messages
Unit 3: Folders
Unit 4: Organising Mail
Unit 5: Mailbox
Unit 6: Notes and Journal Folders
Unit 7: Calendar and Contacts
Unit 8: Collaboration Features

ASSESSMENT AND AWARD

You have to successfully complete and submit assignments in order to pass this course. Once you have successfully completed the assignments prescribed by College SA, you will be awarded a College SA Certificate of completion in MS Outlook 2007 Expert (including Proficient).

WHY SHOULD I STUDY MS OUTLOOK?

No matter what job you currently have, or want to have, if you have to use a computer, then chances are that you will have to know how to operate MS Outlook. If a computer is loaded with Microsoft software, then MS Outlook will be the standard email and calendar programme. MS Outlook is a must-have for anybody and everybody!

IS MS OUTLOOK 2007: EXPERT THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU?

Do this quick and easy questionnaire to find out if Microsoft Outlook 2007: Expert is the right course for you. Answer either YES or NO.

Do you currently work in a job that requires you to have at least an intermediate level of computer knowledge?
Are you considering applying for a job that states more than basic computer knowledge as a prerequisite?
Would you like to study a short course that will quickly increase your computer knowledge and abilities?
Has your boss or manager told you that you need to improve your knowledge of MS Outlook?
Does your job require you to set up meetings?
Does your job require you to send out a lot of emails?
Would you like to improve your knowledge of how to manage your calendar and your appointments with MS Outlook?
Have you already completed MS Outlook 2007: Proficient?
Would you like to do the external Microsoft Office Specialist Certification (MOS) credential?

If you answered YES to more than three of these questions, then the Microsoft Outlook 2007: Expert is the RIGHT course for you. We recommend that you register for this course right away!

Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to take the next step.

If you did not answer YES to more than three of the questions, then perhaps you should consider one of our other courses or fill in the Form at the bottom of this page and we will contact you. Alternatively, call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to speak to one of our friendly Student Registrars and they can help you determine which is the right course for you.

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COURSE STRUCTURE: DETAILED OUTCOMES
All of the Units from Microsoft Outlook 2007: Proficient –

Unit 1: Getting Started

Topic A: The program window
Topic B: Outlook Today
Topic C: Getting Help

Unit 2: E-mail

Topic A: E-mail accounts
Topic B: Reading e-mail messages
Topic C: Creating and sending e-mail messages
Topic D: Working with messages
Topic E: Attachments

Unit 3: E-mail Management

Topic A: Message Options
Topic B: E-mail security
Topic C: Junk e-mail
Topic D: Search folders
Topic E: Printing messages

Unit 4: Contact Management

Topic A: Managing contacts
Topic B: Distribution lists
Topic C: Electronic business cards

Unit 5: Tasks

Topic A: Working with tasks
Topic B: Managing tasks

Unit 6: Appointments and Events

Topic A: Creating and sending appointments
Topic B: Modifying appointments
Topic C: Calendar Views
Topic D: Events

Unit 7: Meeting Requests and Responses

Topic A: Meeting requests
Topic B: Meeting request responses
Topic C: Managing meeting responses

AND

Unit 1: Customising Outlook

Topic A: The Outlook environment
Topic B: Groups and shortcuts
Topic C: Address books

Unit 2: Customising Messages

Topic A: Customising message appearance
Topic B: Signatures
Topic C: Voting buttons
Topic D: Out-of-office messages

Unit 3: Folders

Topic A: Personal folders
Topic B: Public folders
Topic C: Offline folders

Unit 4: Organising Mail

Topic A: Organising the Inbox folder
Topic B: Organising folders
Topic C: Setting rules

Unit 5: Mailbox

Topic A: Managing data files
Topic B: Managing your mailbox

Unit 6: Notes and Journal Folders

Topic A: The Notes folder
Topic B: The Journal folder

Unit 7: Calendar and Contacts

Topic A: The Calendar
Topic B: Group Schedules
Topic C: The Contacts folder

Unit 8: Collaboration Features

Topic A: Sharing your folders
Topic B: Sharing Calendars
Topic C: SharePoint integration
Topic D: RSS feeds

COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE)

Your personal computer should have:

Windows Vista Operating System
Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook)
Windows Explorer (5 or later) or any compatible Web Browser
A keyboard and a mouse
A Pentium 233 MHz or higher processor
128MB of RAM
260 MB of free hard-disk space to install Windows
A CD-ROM drive or network connection to install (register) the software
A super-VGA monitor, resolution 1 024 X 768, 32 bit
An Internet connection so that you can e-mail your tutor.

You will use your personal computer for the following purposes:

To complete the ‘Do It!’ activities in your student manual
To communicate with your tutor via e-mail
To access supplementary material on the World Wide Web

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For the Expert level, once you have completed your College SA assignments, you have the choice of deciding to take an optional external Microsoft exam so that you can be awarded the internationally-recognised Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate (MOS)

The Microsoft Office Specialist Certification (MOS) credential is a globally recognised standard that validates skills in the use of Microsoft Office 2007 as well as with the Windows Vista operating system. MOS meets the demand for the most up-to-date skills using the latest technologies from Microsoft.

By earning your MOS credential, you will prove your expertise using the latest Microsoft Office programs. This certification can help you stand out in today’s competitive job market.

You must pass one certification exam in order to earn your MOS credential.

MOS: Windows Vista for the Business Worker	Exam 77-600
MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2007	Exam 77-601
MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2007	Exam 77-602
MOS: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007	Exam 77-603
MOS: Microsoft Office Outlook 2007	Exam 77-604
MOS: Microsoft Office Access 2007	Exam 77-605

To find out more about your MOS credential please go to: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/mbc.aspx#tab2

INTERESTED? WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?

If you would like to find out more about the Microsoft Outlook 2007: Expert, fill in this short Form and then one of our friendly Student Registrars will respond to your questions and will provide you with all the information you need.


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