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Description

Word, Excel and PowerPoint: Writing, Calculating and Presenting Day to Day

Cover everyday office software needs with the three applications used daily at work

  • 2 days — 14 h
  • In-person or virtual
  • Foundation
  • Up to 6 participants

Administrative roles and support functions use a word processor, a spreadsheet and a presentation tool every day, most often having learned them on the job. Documents look different from one person to the next, calculations are redone by hand and slide decks are overloaded. The time lost is spread across every task without ever being identified.

These two days cover the genuinely useful functions of the three applications: writing and laying out a document, building a calculation table, presenting data graphically and creating a readable slide deck. A single professional case file runs through the programme from one application to the next.

Learning objectives

  • Write and lay out a professional document in Word
  • Build a calculation table and simple formulas in Excel
  • Present data through a readable chart
  • Design a structured and uncluttered slide deck in PowerPoint
  • Transfer content from one application to another without losing formatting

What makes this programme different

A single professional case file runs through all three applications
Rarely useful functions are set aside to focus on everyday actions
Each half-day ends with a finished, usable deliverable

Programme

1Word for Everyday Documents

Producing a clean document quickly

  • Typing and formatting characters and paragraphs
  • Lists, tables and inserting images
  • Page layout, headers and printing
  • Saving and sharing in the expected format

2Excel for Tracking Tables

Letting the spreadsheet do the calculating

  • Entering data and formatting a table
  • Basic formulas and copying calculations
  • Absolute references to lock a cell
  • Sorting and filtering to work with a list
  • Printing a table on a single page

3Charts and Reading Data

Showing rather than listing

  • Choosing the chart type according to the message
  • Creating a chart and formatting the axes
  • Titles, legends and data labels
  • Updating the chart when the data changes

4PowerPoint and Moving Content Between Applications

Presenting and circulating information

  • Building a slide deck and choosing layouts
  • Readability rules for text and visuals
  • Inserting a table or chart from Excel
  • Presenter view and sharing the slide deck

Who is it for

Administrative assistants, administrative officers, technicians, professionals changing career direction and anyone using office software without formal training.

Prerequisites

Be able to use a keyboard and mouse and manage files on your computer.

Dates & locations

36 scheduled dates between November 2026 and December 2027. Seats are confirmed in the order enquiries are received.

November 2026

December 2026

January 2027

February 2027

March 2027

April 2027

May 2027

June 2027

September 2027

October 2027

November 2027

December 2027

None of these dates suit you? We open additional sessions on request, and any programme can be run privately for your team.

Practical details

Before the programme
Online positioning questionnaire. Your development objectives are shared with the trainer, who tailors the practical case studies to your context.
Teaching methods
Theoretical input, workshops and practical case studies. Digital course materials and method sheets provided.
Assessment
Multiple-choice tests and role-play exercises. Assessment of learning at the start and end of the programme, with immediate and 60-day follow-up evaluations.
After the programme
One year of access to the e-learning platform. Self-assessment of the skills acquired and a 30-day follow-up session with your trainer.
How to register
Registration online or on the basis of a quotation.
Lead time
11 working days after confirmation of registration.
Accessibility
Accessible to people of determination. Contact our accessibility coordinator to design a suitable solution: contact@mpf-academy.ae
Start dates
Rolling intake: in addition to the scheduled sessions, this programme can start on request.