Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2016 (OUT2016.A1)

Our Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2016 course is designed to help your team master the essentials of using Outlook, enhancing your daily communication and organizational tasks. Whether you’re setting up email accounts, managing your calendar, or organizing contacts, this course will provide a solid foundation and practical skills to boost your productivity.

We begin by exploring The Outlook Interface, where you’ll get an overview of the user interface and its various components. You’ll navigate the Ribbon and understand the tabs, groups, and commands on the Mail Ribbon. Practical exercises will give you hands-on experience in exploring the Ribbon and the Backstage View (File Menu), making you more efficient in locating and utilizing Outlook’s features.

Next, in Performing Popular Tasks in Outlook 2016, you’ll learn how to set up an email account and manage your inbox effectively. This lesson covers key tasks like opening, replying to, forwarding emails, and handling attachments. You’ll also gain skills in customizing the navigation pane and deleting or saving messages in various formats. Practical exercises will reinforce your understanding, such as setting up email accounts and printing messages.

Working with Messages is vital for effective communication within teams. You’ll learn to compose, prioritize, and format emails, including adding attachments and voting options. The course covers using Microsoft Word to edit messages and inserting hyperlinks or images. By completing exercises designed to help you create and send new messages, you’ll enhance your ability to communicate clearly and professionally.

In Working with the Calendar, you’ll discover how to manage your schedule efficiently. You’ll change calendar views, set availability status, and share your calendar with colleagues. You’ll also learn to schedule, update, and cancel meetings and appointments, making sure everyone stays informed and coordinated. Practical exercises will help you practice scheduling meetings and setting up your calendar.

Next, we focus on Organizing Contacts. You’ll learn how to add, delete, update, and print contacts, and work with contact groups. These skills are essential for maintaining an organized address book and ensuring you can quickly reach out to the right people. You’ll also explore managing multiple address books and performing mail merges to streamline communication. Exercises on adding and updating contacts and performing mail merges will solidify your understanding.

By the end of the course, you’ll have thoroughly mastered the basics of Microsoft Outlook, enabling you to effectively manage emails, calendars, and contacts. This will improve your productivity and ensure smooth daily operations. Whether you’re training a team or seeking to enhance your own skills, this course provides the knowledge and practice needed to excel with Outlook 2016.