Microsoft Outlook 365: Beyond the Inbox
Gold Seal: 1 Credit
Description
This course is intended for anyone who uses Microsoft Outlook and wants to explore the more advanced time management features Outlook has to offer.
Modules:
- Customizing the Outlook UI
- Customizing the Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar
- Customizing Outlook Views
- Change view settings
- Create and manage custom views
- The reading pane
- The focused inbox
- Using conditional formatting
- Conversations
- The to-do bar
- Using Advanced Find & Filters
- Organizing Mail
- Using Custom Search Folders
- Conditional formatting
- Create and manage rules
- Customize categories
- Follow up
- Quick Parts
- Calendar Management
- The Scheduling Assistant
- Creating events from emails
- Creating meetings with contacts
- Tasks and To Do
- View Tasks/To Do
- Use Views to organize and filter tasks
- Create new tasks
- Assign and track tasks
- Update tasks and send status reports
- Creating tasks and custom lists using Microsoft To-Do
Prerequisites
A basic knowledge of and experience with Outlook and Windows. Students requiring basic Outlook training should review the Outlook Basics course outline to see if that better suits their needs. Note: Access to the Outlook desktop app is required for this course.
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for anyone who uses Microsoft Outlook and wants to explore the more advanced time management features Outlook has to offer.
Technical Requirements
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Computer or laptop
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This course will involve on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content (slides or videos), and interacting via typing with questions or responses. For this reason, cellphones may not be adequate.
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Windows 10 or Mac iOS.
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Webcam (Mandatory)– in order to engage and collaborate, participants will be expected to have their webcams on for the duration of the class
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Microphone (Mandatory)
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Internet connection- For best results, you will want to ensure you have an internet connection with an upload/download speed of 3-5 Mbps. You can test your internet speed here. The minimum recommended speed is 1.5 Mbps, but anything below 3 Mbps may result in loss of quality or buffering. Ideally hardwired connection versus wireless for stability - connect your computer directly to your router using an ethernet cable, rather than using your home wi-fi.
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A quiet space with minimal distractions –The microphone will be engaged for interactive sessions. Please plan to be fully engaged in the class and clear your work schedule just as you would for the in-class program.
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Comfortable chair