Whether it’s learning an updated Office Suite or a new program, Microsoft offers resources to help users train to use familiar and new programs. There is something available for PC and Mac users alike. I have gathered the following links to help aid you in your search to become up-to-date, familiar, or in some cases a chance to become certified in programs offered by Microsoft’s Office Suite (2010, 2007, or 2003) and Microsoft Office: mac (2011). These training resources can be used for individual or group learning.
Unlike Office 2007 and Office 2003, Office 2010 does not have a Beginner’s Training page. To access information for Office 2010 please visit the page Getting started with Office 2010 or click the following link to reach the Download Office 2010 Training page (which provides further links to download information from).
Microsoft Office
Office 2010 Online Training (main training page; same link for 2007 and 2003)
Covers the following program (for 2010): Access, Excel, InfoPath, Lync, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint, SharePoint Workspace, Visio, and Word.
Already know Office 2010 but looking for the links on how to: Find Commands, Use Keyboard Shortcuts, and how to Customize Office 2010? Check out the transition page.
“Get free training
Many times, you’re on your own. Would it help if somebody explained? At your desk? Slowly, with pictures? And with exercises you could do at your own speed? For free?
Use the links in this article to get free Training courses on Office Online that will clue you in. There are more than 150 courses at Office Online, but these are good ones to start with if you’re starting from scratch. We've also included demos in these listings. Each demo is a short movie that shows you how to do something using an Office program.”
Covers the following program (for 2007): Access, Communicator, Excel, Live Meeting, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Publisher, SharePoint Server, Visio, and Word.
“GET FREE TRAINING
Many times, you’re on your own, Would it help if somebody explained? At your desk? Slowly, with pictures? And with exercises you could do at your own speed? For free?
Use the links below to get free Training courses on Office Online that will clue you in. There are more than 150 courses at Office Online, but these are good ones to start with if you’re starting from scratch.”
Covers the following program (for 2003): Access, Excel, FrontPage, InfoPath, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Publisher, Visio, and Word.
Microsoft Office: mac
Unlike Microsoft Office for PC, Mac does not include old training for their Microsoft Office: mac for 2008 and 2004 on their website (from as far as I could tell and after doing a search on http://www.microsoft.com/mac).
Covers tutorials, video series, and video shorts for the following programs: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
For each program there is a quick guide to learning the program provided under the “Learning Roadmap” link.
More information is also provided for the following programs under the tab Products: Messenger, Remote Desktop, Web Apps, and Lync.
Certification
Crabby Office Lady has a blog posting, Get a load of this: Earn a certificate, & prove your Office prowess, about becoming certified in Microsoft Office Suite Programs and provides good reasons why many of us information professionals (and those currently looking for work) should consider taking the tests. This might not be practical for those who do not have the time to study or perhaps the money required (if necessary).
For more information provided directly from Microsoft, please use this link to visit the Microsoft Certification page.
