Microsoft 365 Series

What Students Should Know Before Starting

This course is ideal for learners who have:

• Basic computer skills, such as navigating the desktop, saving and opening files, and using a web browser
• Familiarity with general internet use (email, search engines, downloading files)
• No prior Microsoft Office experience is required – this course is beginner-friendly and builds up progressively

Delivery Format

• Self-Paced Learning: Students can progress at their own speed through interactive, step-by-step modules.
• Instructor-Guided Support: Weekly Office Hours are available for live Q&A, problem-solving, and feedback with certified instructors.
• Hands-On Projects: Practical, real-world tasks in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Time Commitment

• Total Clock Hours: 80 hours
  This includes time for video tutorials, readings, hands-on practice, quizzes, and project work.
• IACET CEUs: 8.0 CEUs
  (CEU = Continuing Education Unit, 1 CEU = 10 contact hours)
  The course meets the ANSI/IACET Standard for Continuing Education and Training, qualifying for official CEU recognition.

Technology Requirements

Computer Hardware

• Operating System: Windows 10 or 11 strongly recommended
  (Course uses full desktop versions of Microsoft 365 applications)
• Processor: 1.6 GHz or faster, 2-core minimum
• RAM: 4 GB (8 GB recommended for better performance)
• Storage: At least 10 GB free for software and project files
• Display: 1280 x 768 resolution or higher
• Headset or speakers for video tutorials and Office Hours

Software

• Microsoft Office 365 subscription (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)
  – Must be full desktop versions, not online/web-only
• Web browser: Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, or Edge
• PDF Reader: Adobe Acrobat or equivalent

Internet Requirements

• Stable broadband connection (minimum 10 Mbps download speed)
• Required for accessing course platform, streaming content, and uploading assignments