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MS Outlook 2007: Proficient
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Course Title:
MS Outlook 2007: 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:
3 – 6 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

 

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: 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: PROFICIENT THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU?

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

  • Do you currently work in a job that requires you to have basic computer knowledge?
  • Are you considering applying for a job that states 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?


If you answered YES to more than three of these questions, then MS Outlook 2007: Proficient 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 five 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.

 

OTHER COURSES YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN

  • MS Word Proficient
  • MS Word 2007 Proficient and Expert
  • MS Excel 2007 Proficient
  • MS Excel 2007 Proficient and Expert
  • MS PowerPoint 2007 Proficient
  • MS PowerPoint 2007 Proficient and Expert


Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to find out how you can register for one of these courses.


DID YOU KNOW?

As soon as you have successfully completed MS Outlook 2007: Proficient, you can register for the next level course – MS Outlook 2007: Expert.


COURSE STRUCTURE: DETAILED OUTCOMES

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

 

COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS

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

INTERESTED? WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?

If you would like to find out more about MS Outlook 2007: Proficient, 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the Classes?
College SA is a home study college. This means that you do not have to go to class. You study at home, on the train, at work, after hours, on your lunch break, or over weekends! This means that you save a lot of costs that classroom students have to pay. Things like travel costs and accommodation are expensive for classroom students. Obviously it is also safer to study in your own home. It also means that you can work while you study, so you can earn a salary and get your qualification at the same time.
Do I get study material from the College?
College SA includes all your books, course items and study material with your course. So unlike other colleges, we shall not give you a list of books to buy. One you have paid for the course, you are entitled to recieve all the study material you need from us. In some cases there might be recommended reading materials which the college does not provide. But this will only be materials that are not essentials to passing your course.
What is the cost of the study material?
Your study material is included in your course fees, so the college does not charge you for study material.