Outlook Basics course

With the Outlook Basics training course you get more out of your mailbox, calendar and contacts. You work efficiently with mail, appointments and tasks, and optionally you get acquainted with Microsoft 365 Copilot in Outlook. One day of open learning with personal guidance.

Description

In this Outlook Basics course you learn how to work smartly and efficiently with your mail, calendar, tasks and contacts. You discover how to send, reply to and forward emails, how to send attachments and how to keep your mailbox organised with folders and search functions. You also set up a signature and an out-of-office message.

You also work with your calendar. You schedule appointments and meetings, manage recurring activities and keep track of tasks and notes. You also learn how to add contacts and create groups to email people more quickly.

Optionally, this course pays attention to Outlook in combination with Microsoft 365 Copilot. You see how this AI assistant helps you summarise mails, draft replies and prepare meetings.

You follow the course in the software version you use yourself. You let us know when you register, so that the course materials match your situation. An experienced trainer guides you and tailors the content to your entry level and learning needs.

Topics

• The Outlook interface: what is where
• Adding, editing and deleting contacts
• Sending, receiving, replying to and forwarding e-mails
• Sending and saving attachments
• Emailing groups and distribution lists
• Organising your mailbox with folders and search functions
• Setting up a signature and an out-of-office reply
• Working with the calendar: day, week and month view
• Creating, changing and recurring appointments
• Scheduling meetings and sending invitations
• Creating and managing tasks and notes
• Adjusting Outlook settings to the way you work
• Optional: working with Copilot in Outlook

Result

After this course you will work confidently with Outlook. You send, reply to and organise emails, manage your contacts and schedule appointments and meetings in your calendar. You set up a signature and an out-of-office message, keep track of tasks and notes, and adapt Outlook to the way you work. Optionally, you will also know how to use Microsoft 365 Copilot to draft and summarise emails more quickly.

Target audience

This course is intended for anyone who works with Outlook and wants to get more out of it. Whether you are just starting out or already have some experience: you will learn how to manage your mail, calendar, tasks and contacts efficiently. Would you also like to discover how Copilot makes your work in Outlook easier? Then you can opt for that component.

Teaching method

You take this course in our open learning format. This means that you spend a day working with online course material, at your own pace and with your own learning objectives in mind. An experienced trainer is present all day to guide you, answer questions and think along about your situation.

You decide yourself which topics receive extra attention. Do you mainly want to practise calendar management, or rather organising your mailbox? The trainer helps you put the focus where you need it. That way you get the most out of the day.

Prior knowledge

No specific prior knowledge is required for this course. Can you find your way around a computer and have you ever sent an email? Then you can get started straight away. Experience with Outlook or another email programme is not required.

Comments

You follow this course in an open learning format: you work independently on assignments, at your own pace, with a trainer who gives you personal guidance at the moments you need it. This way you determine the pace and focus of your learning day yourself.

Course format

This training is offered on the basis of our Open Learning teaching method. This means that you work independently, with active guidance from our trainer, to master the material. That way you can achieve your learning objectives at your own pace, without being held back by fellow participants working faster or slower. The trainer makes sure that you stay on schedule and meet your learning objectives. This form of learning leaves room for a tailored approach. You have the opportunity to bring in examples from your own practice and IT environment, so that your learning is even more specific. more...

Practical information

Number of days

1 day

Course times

from 10 am to 5 pm

Teaching hours

6 hours

Education level

Suitable for all levels

Preparation time

None

Included

Course materials and lunch on site

Certificate

At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance

Cancel

Free up to four weeks before the start (cancellation terms)

Language

The course is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer speaks English. English-language course materials can be used. If at least 3 participants register, the course can also be given entirely in English.

In-company

Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.

Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.

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