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Catalog Description
Catalog Description
Provides introductory instruction on Microsoft Outlook, one of the industry’s leading personal data management applications. Students will learn how to effectively manage electronic communications, schedules, tasks, and contact information using Outlook’s Mail, Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts components.
Student Learning Outcomes
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Manage Email: Utilize Microsoft Outlook’s Mail features to effectively manage an email account.
Manage Contact Lists: Create, manage, and utilize distribution/contact lists.
Manage Personal Information: Utilize Microsoft Outlook’s Calendar and Contacts features to effectively manage personal data.
Content We Will Cover
Content We Will Cover
This course will introduce Microsoft Outlook as a personal information management tool. Topics are expected to include:
Navigating and customizing the Outlook workspace
Composing, receiving, and organizing email messages
Adding attachments and using the CC and BCC fields
Managing folders, flags, preferences, and junk email settings
Adding and managing multiple email accounts
Scheduling appointments, meetings, and recurring events
Customizing calendar views, reminders, labels, and workweek settings
Creating and organizing contacts and contact lists
Creating, prioritizing, assigning, updating, and organizing tasks
These topics are provided as a general overview of the anticipated course content. The final topics, assignments, activities, learning objectives, and course requirements will be confirmed in the official course syllabus available through Canvas after students enroll in the class. Students are also encouraged to suggest additional Outlook skills they would like to learn during the course.
Methods of Instruction
Methods of Instruction
The course combines instructor-led and hands-on learning activities to help students develop practical Microsoft Outlook skills. Methods of instruction may include:
Weekly online Zoom meetings (except online-only asynchronous courses)
Canvas online activities
Class discussions
Instructor-prepared materials and demonstrations
Lectures
Multimedia presentations
Hands-on projects and exercises
Important Details
Important Details
Noncredit Course: This course is part of Santiago Canyon College's Noncredit Course Offerings. Successful completion of this course counts toward a Certificate of Completion in the field of Executive Assistance. You can review the specifics of this certificate at the following link:
Executive Assistant Certificate of Completion
Fees: SCC offers tuition‑free noncredit classes for anyone 18+ living in California,
Duration of Course: The course typically lasts 8 weeks; however, this may vary by semester and session.
Difficulty Level: No prior experience with Microsoft Outlook is required. This course is for students who are new to Outlook or want to strengthen their basic skills. No prerequisites, corequisites, or recommended preparation are required.
Students learn Outlook step by step and gradually build practical skills for managing email, calendars, contacts, contact lists, and tasks. The course emphasizes hands-on practice rather than advanced technical knowledge.
How to Enroll
How to Enroll
Enrolling is easy and can be done online. Please visit the following link to browse courses and enroll:
If you would like to be taken directly to Outlook enrollment, click the following link:
The links above go to external websites; please reach out if you see broken links or need help.
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