Trusted teacherComplete Introduction to Office Automation: Master Word, Excel and PowerPointTranslate this text using Google Translate.
Complete Introduction to Office Automation: Master Word, Excel and PowerPointTranslate this text using Google Translate.
Who should attend ?
This course is specifically designed for seniors, young retirees, or anyone wishing to update their computer skills at their own pace. No prior technical knowledge is required. Patience, clarity, and a supportive approach are at the heart of this training.
Why take this course?
Information technology should no longer be a barrier, but a tool to simplify your daily life and keep you connected with loved ones. This program has two objectives: to make you completely proficient with standard software (Word, Excel) and to introduce you, in a simple and engaging way, to the new Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies that everyone is talking about.
Educational goals :
At the end of this learning cycle, you will be able to:
Drafting and formatting administrative or personal documents.
Managing a family budget or creating simple organizational lists.
Understand what Artificial Intelligence is (like ChatGPT or Gemini) and use it as a personal assistant on a daily basis.
Detailed program (Syllabus)
The program is adaptable to your initial level. Each session includes simplified theory and plenty of practice.
Module 1: The basics of office software (Microsoft Word)
Exploring the interface: the keyboard, the mouse, and the word processing screen.
Enter, correct and format text (bold, italics, colours, alignment).
Write an official letter or a letter to loved ones.
Save, find your document on the computer, and print it.
Module 2: Daily Organization (Microsoft Excel)
Understanding the principle of tables and cells.
Create simple lists (address book, shopping list).
Create a tracking table for the monthly budget (expenses, income).
Use basic formulas (automatic sum) to have the computer calculate for you.
Module 3: The Arrival of Artificial Intelligence (Chatbots)
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? A simple explanation and demystification.
Discover virtual assistants (ChatGPT or Gemini): how to access them for free and securely.
The art of the "Prompt" (the query): how to ask the right questions to the machine to get the best answers.
Practical workshops with AI:
Ask him to draft a complex email.
Looking for recipe ideas using leftovers from the fridge.
Have him summarize a long newspaper article.
Organize a travel itinerary from A to Z.
Module 4: Safety and Best Practices
Recognizing reliable information in the face of AI "hallucinations" (errors).
The golden rules for protecting your personal data on the internet and in Office documents.
My Pedagogical Methodology
The approach is entirely personalized. I adapt to your learning pace. Each new concept is immediately followed by a practical, concrete exercise directly related to your everyday needs (writing to an administration, planning your vacation, etc.). Simplified course materials can be provided at the end of each session to help you review on your own.
