Everyday Microsoft Skills Badge

Get comfortable using your computer and essential Microsoft applications in this beginner-friendly course. Designed for those new to Windows 11 and Microsoft Office, this course provides a practical introduction to everyday digital skills.

You’ll learn how to navigate your computer, manage files and folders, and use core Microsoft 365 applications—including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Through hands-on practice, you’ll create simple documents and presentations, organize information in spreadsheets, and send and manage email.

By the end of the program, you’ll have the confidence to complete common computer tasks for both personal and professional use and you'll earn a digital badge. 

Learner Outcomes: 

• Navigate a Windows 11 computer with confidence
• Manage files and folders using File Explorer
• Create and format basic documents in Microsoft Word
• Organize data and use simple formulas in Microsoft Excel
• Build and present a basic slideshow in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Send, receive, and manage email using Microsoft Outlook
• Access and use Microsoft 365 applications online with a Microsoft account

Scholarship Opportunity

This workshop is part of a scholarship program through the Strengthening Workforce Skills program, funded by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)'s Noncredit Strategies at Work grant.

Apply here to find out if you are eligible for a scholarship. Funding is limited.