Microsoft Office driver's license and project management

IT basics and MS Office skills are important for working efficiently in professional life. Companies often require proof of secure Office skills. You will also learn the basic concepts of project management as well as methods, techniques and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in this area.
  • Certificates: Microsoft Office driver's license" certificate
    Basic certificate in project management (GPM)® from PM-Zert
  • Examination: Practical project work with final presentations
    Module exams Microsoft Office driver's license
    Certification by PM-ZERT, certification body of the GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement e. V.
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 12 Weeks

Computer basics

Computer basics (full-time 5 days/part-time 10 days)

The computer and its components

First steps in the browser

Operating systems and software

Getting started with Windows 10

Using Windows 10 apps

Working with desktop apps and windows

Getting to know Explorer

Managing files and folders

Searching for files and folders

Making system settings

Useful apps

Printing with Windows 10

Networks

Access to public networks

Password protection and data security management

Protection against viruses and malware

Ergonomic and environmental aspects

Word processing with Microsoft Word

Word processing with Word (full-time 5 days/part-time 10 days)

Basics of text input and processing

Character, paragraph, page and document formatting

Using format templates

Using tables, graphics and shapes

Saving, printing and protecting documents

Creating form letters

Editing and correction functions

Designing page layouts and multi-page documents

Spreadsheet calculation with Microsoft Excel

Spreadsheet calculation with Excel (full-time 10 days/part-time 20 days)

Basics of table editing

Working with formulas and functions

Formatting cells, editing and printing tables

Filling, moving and copying

Calculating with date and time

Creating and editing diagrams

Using individual print settings

Manage workbooks

Using chart templates and chart layouts

Using Excel templates

Sorting and filtering data

Online basics with Microsoft Outlook

Online basics with Internet browsers and Outlook (full-time 5 days/part-time 10 days)

Internet, web and e-mail

Insight into the Internet

Working safely on the Internet

Data protection and copyright

Working with search engines, online dictionaries and translation tools

Online shopping and banking

Online communities and social networks

Getting to know Outlook

Creating and sending emails

Receiving emails

Keeping track of your emails

Working with contacts and address book

Organizing appointments and meetings

Manage folders, items and emails

Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint

Presentations with PowerPoint (full-time 5 days/part-time 10 days)

Overview

The user interface

First steps with PowerPoint

Basics of working with presentations

Editing placeholders with text content

Copying and moving elements

Using the PowerPoint help function

Using views in PowerPoint effectively

Working with different slide elements

Screen presentations

Basic text design

Working with your own templates

Printing and managing presentations

Creating and designing drawing objects

Using graphics and media clips

Placing and aligning objects

Organizational charts and other SmartArt graphics

Create and design diagrams

IT security

IT security (full-time 5 days/part-time 10 days)

Basic knowledge of cybercrime

Dealing with data and security

Network structures

Security in networks

Software updates

Encryption and password protection (including two-factor authentication)

Common malware

Targeted protection against viruses and malware

Use antivirus software and firewall

Data protection and backups

Phishing emails and social engineering

Secure communication on the Internet

Security on the internet and when using online services and social media

Incident management and responding to security incidents

Databases with Microsoft Access

Databases with Access (full-time 5 days/part-time 10 days)

Working with databases

Creating and managing databases

What is Access?

Using the Access help function

Entering and editing data in tables

Creating and editing tables

Relationships between tables

Field properties

Searching, replacing and sorting data

Working with filters

Entering and editing data in forms

Creating forms (manually)

Working with queries

Creating queries

Editing database objects

Creating reports and labels

Working with reports

Defining indices

Printing data

 

Project management incl. certification by PM-ZERT, certification body of GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement e. V. V.

Context skills (approx. 2 days)

Strategy

Governance, structures and processes

Power and interests


Technical skills (approx. 7 days)

Project design

Requirements and objectives

Scope of services and delivery objects

Process and deadlines

Organization, information and documentation

Stakeholders

Opportunities and risks

Agile project management


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Presentation options for project management with MS Project (approx. 5 days)

Introduction to MS Project

Cost plan and financing

Resource planning

Planning and control

Reporting


Personal and social skills (People) (approx. 1 day)

Personal communication


Project work, certification preparation and certification examination in project management (approx. 5 days)

By PM-ZERT, certification body of the GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement e. V.



Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.

Once you have completed the course, you will have a basic understanding of important components of information and communication technology as well as basic skills in the areas of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, internet and communication, IT security and databases.

You will also master basic project management techniques and be able to use them with software support (MS Project). The theoretical knowledge imparted in combination with many practical exercises will enable you to carry out future projects professionally.

Persons from the technical, design and/or commercial or office sector who are familiar with the planning, implementation and evaluation of projects or who aspire to such an activity. The basics of project management are geared towards both target groups. In the project work, the focus on technical or commercial expertise is taken into account and applied.

The course is also aimed at anyone who would like to acquire or refresh their knowledge of basic computer operation and the use of certain software (MS Office).

At the end of the course, you will take the exam for the internationally recognized Basic Certificate in Project Management (GPM) ®. The certification exam takes place at our cooperation partner alfatraining and is conducted by PM-ZERT (certification body of the GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement e. V.). V.). It is based on the ICB ® (IPMA Competence Baseline ®) regulations and provides a detailed insight into your newly acquired qualifications in the field of project management, thus facilitating your career entry and advancement.

Basic IT skills and knowledge of how to use various MS Office programs are also a prerequisite for successful and efficient work in professional life.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

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