Courses

Work Smart


The courses show how to handle administrative tasks more efficiently, saving time and achieving better results.

Course details

Work Smart is a set of 3 independent courses:
Course 1. Work Smart: How to Work Smart and Be More Productive.
Course 2. Work Smart: How to Make the Most of Your IT Tools.
Course 3. Work Smart Web: How to Use the Best of Microsoft 365 Web and Google Drive
Course description

Duration
Course dates
Price

Each course lasts 4 hours.
Courses will be held from 10am to 2pm via Zoom.
September 6th: Course 1. Work Smart: How to Work Smart and Be More Productive.
September 13th: Course 2. Work Smart: How to Make the Most of Your IT Tools.
September 20th: Course 3. Work Smart Web: How to Use the Best of Microsoft 365 Web and Google Drive.
€195 per course.

In-house programmes available nationwide.

For further information, contact Gerard Fitzpatrick at 083 3482333, or by e-mail via our contact page.

Purpose

The Work Smart series are courses aimed at people who perform a wide range of administrative tasks using IT tools (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Google Drive and/or Microsoft 365) in their work.

The objective of the courses is to demonstrate how some administrative tasks can be carried out in a more effective way, investing less time and obtaining better results.

Outcomes

It is envisaged that those who undertake the Work Smart courses will be able to:

Course 1. How to Work Smartand Be More Productive.

  • Know and use resources in Outlook, Word and Excel that simplify tasks;
  • Manage and make better use of your time;
  • Skilled in delivering a training intervention

Course 2. How to Make the Most of Your IT Tools.

  • Maximize the use of resources available in Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point;
  • Manage and make better use of your time;
  • Perform tasks more productively and easily.

Course 3. How to Use the Best of Microsoft 365 Web and Google Drive.

  • Know and use of resources available on Google Web tools (Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides);
  • Working on the Web in a shared and effective way;
  • Perform tasks easily.

Course Content

Course 1. How to Work Smartand Be More Productive.

Outlook
- Calendars
- Time management
- Tasks and Alerts
- Share

Excel
- Create tables
- Eliminate duplicate records
- Conditional formatting
- Filters and sort data
- Print spreadsheet

Word
- Models- Formatting (text and pages)
- Compare two documents
- Create Table of Content

Word & Excel
- Create personalized email and letters
- Create labels
- Create list

Course 2. How to Make the Most of Your IT Tools.

Word
- Formatting (text and pages)
- Compare two documents
- Create Table of Content
- Types of copy/paste
- Hyperlinks

Excel
- Create tables
- Create graphics
- Eliminate duplicate records
- Filters and sort data
- Create related tables
- Create conditional formatting
- Print spreadsheet


Power Point
- Create presentation
- Add Images and videos
- Add Animation
- Add Notes
- Print

Outlook
- Calendars
- Time management
- Tasks and Alerts
- Share

Course 3. How to Use the Best of Microsoft 365 Web and Google Drive.

Google Drive
- Create folder
- Share folder or file
- Upload/Download folder or file

Google Docs
- Formatting (text and pages)
- Compare two documents
- Create Table of Content
- Voice Typing
- Share or Send by Email

Google Sheets
- Create tables
- Create graphics
- Filters and sort data
- Create conditional formatting
- Print spreadsheet
- Share or Send by Email

Google Slides
- Create presentation
- Add Images and videos
- Add Animation
- Add Notes
- Print
- Share or Send by Email

Entry Requirements and Progression

There is no requirement for prior training in IT or any related areas, but basic knowledge of Microsoft and Google tools is required.

As for IT resources, the following are prerequisites:
- Take the course using a computer (other devices will not be compatible) with good internet access;
- Have Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint installed on your computer (Course 1 and Course 2);
- Have Microsoft 365 Web and Google Drive (Course 3);
- Have a Gmail/Outlook/Hotmail email account.

Course tutor

Hania Houssami has worked as a trainer for fifteen years and has extensive experience of working within a variety of sectors. She holds a PhD in Education, Masters in Generation and Management of Information, Bachelor in Library Science, and Specialization in Online Education. In addition to extensive experience in developing, managing and administering online and in-person training, Hania has worked in diverse areas, such as HR, Tutoring, Project Management and Finance, in large, small and medium-sized multinational companies, in Ireland, Brazil and Portugal.

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