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Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Training

Video-Based Training with Instructor Deanna Reynolds

Skill level: Beginner to Advanced

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Microsoft Excel 2008: Beginner

  • 1.0 Getting Started
  • 2.0 Entering Data
  • 3.0 Changing Worksheet Layout
  • 4.0 Entering Formulas
  • 5.0 Formatting
  • 6.0 Printing
  • 7.0 Charts

Microsoft Excel 2008: Intermediate

  • 1.0 Managing Workbooks
  • 2.0 Tables and Data Management
  • 3.0 Using Cell References
  • 4.0 Creating Web Pages from Workbooks
  • 5.0 Using Excel with Other Applications
  • 6.0 Custimizing Excel
  • 7.0 Using Scenarios and Watching Cells
  • 8.0 PivotTables and PivotCharts

Microsoft Excel 2008: Advanced

  • 1.0 Collaborating
  • 2.0 Advanced Formulas and Functions
  • 3.0 OfficeArt 2.0
  • 4.0 Data Validation
  • 5.0 Creating Templates

Microsoft Entourage 2008: Beginner

  • 1.0 Getting Started
  • 2.0 Reading & Sending E-mail
  • 3.0 Replying to & Forwarding Messages
  • 4.0 Formatting Messages
  • 5.0 Working with E-mail Addresses
  • 6.0 Managing Mail
  • 7.0 Printing E-mail Messages
  • 8.0 MacOffice My Day

Microsoft Entourage 2008: Intermediate

  • 1.0 Using the Calendar
  • 2.0 Planning Meetings & Appointments
  • 3.0 Advanced Contact Options
  • 4.0 Using Tasks
  • 5.0 Using Notes
  • 6.0 Advanced Mail Message Otions

Microsoft Entourage 2008: Advanced

  • 1.0 Filtering, Finding & Flagged Messages
  • 2.0 Archiving Entourage Data
  • 3.0 Personal File Folders
  • 4.0 Organizing Your Outlook Items
  • 5.0 Working with Pictures and Shapes
  • 6.0 Working with WordArt and OfficeArt 2.0
  • 7.0 Customizing Entourage

Microsoft PowerPoint 2008: Beginner

  • 1.0 Getting Started
  • 2.0 Creating a New Presentation
  • 3.0 Viewing Presentations
  • 4.0 Modifying an Existing Presentation
  • 5.0 Preparing a Presentation for Delivery

Microsoft PowerPoint 2008: Intermediate

  • 1.0 Outlines
  • 2.0 Working with Pictures and Shapes
  • 3.0 Working with Animation
  • 4.0 Organizing & Enhancing Your Presentation
  • 5.0 Managing Presenations
  • 6.0 Customizing PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint 2008: Advanced

  • 1.0 Working with Tables
  • 2.0 Working with Charts
  • 3.0 WordArt and OfficeArt 2.0
  • 4.0 Working with Templates, Masters & Custom Layouts
  • 5.0 Saving Presentations for the Web
  • 6.0 Advanced Presentation for the Web

Microsoft Word 2008: Beginner

  • 1.0 Getting Started
  • 2.0 Creating New Documents
  • 3.0 Editing Existing Documents
  • 4.0 Essential Word 2008 Skills
  • 5.0 Formatting Text & Paragraphs
  • 6.0 Proofing Tools
  • 7.0 Changing Your Page Appearance

Microsoft Word 2008: Intermediate

  • 1.0 Managing Documents
  • 2.0 Additional Editing Tools
  • 3.0 Paragraph Formatting
  • 4.0 Introduction to Graphics
  • 5.0 Document Formatting
  • 6.0 Tables
  • 7.0 Customizing

Microsoft Word 2008: Advanced

  • 1.0 Working with Document Templates
  • 2.0 Working with Document Parts
  • 3.0 Data Merge
  • 4.0 Working with Themes
  • 5.0 OfficeArt 2.0
  • 6.0 Long or Complex Documents
  • 7.0 Collaborating
  • 8.0 Using Word with Other Programs
  • 9.0 Using XML

System Requirements

This title is part of Keystone's Desktop Learning Library (DLL) which requires:

Summary Office 2008 for Mac Training

This Microsoft Office course teaches you how to effectively use the Office 2008 for Mac Suite through comprehensive lessons and engaging quizzes, allowing the user to choose which lesson to learn. New users will be guided through the fundamentals of the Office 2008 for Mac interface, while experienced users will be brought up to speed on the new navigation and functionality of this 2008 edition. These courses will train you how to best meet your needs through the use of Word, Excel, Entourage, PowerPoint and the new My Day feature.

Highlights—Learn how to:

Office Navigate through the new easy-to-use interface, Elements Gallery and Document Parts. Plus, you’ll learn about the new Office Art 2.0 giving you the ability to quickly add professionally designed graphics.
Word Create and share documents through the new, easy-to-use interface and discover new features such as Publishing Layout View that let users create layout-rich documents.
Powerpoint Create presentations with pictures, shapes, animation, and advanced delivery options.
Excel Prepare professional charts and organize, analyze and present data to coworkers, customers, and business partners. You’ll also learn about new Excel 2008 features including Ledger Sheets that enable you to handle common financial management tasks.
Entourage Follow basic and advanced functions of e-mail, planning/scheduling features, and managing tasks and projects. Additionally, brand-new to Mac Office 2008 is a feature called My Day. You’ll learn how to use My Day to track your priorities and stay on top of daily activities regardless of the application you’re working in.

KeyStone Video-Based Training Offers the User:

Overview Overview: KeyStone training includes a complete overview of the instructor, product, and what to expect from the training.
Controls Controls: Users can move throughout the training with their own controls. Play, Pause, Stop, or check their time while the product bar illuminates as they advance through a topic.
Map Course Map: Choosing which topic the user wants to learn is easy with the convenient course map. Advanced users may skip ahead or repeat users have the ability to pick up where they left off.
Bookmarks Bookmarks: KeyStone's training tracks which topics the user has completed - displaying their progress through the course outline.
Quizes Quizzes: Multiple-choice quizzes for each section covered allow the user to track their progress as they learn. Proficiency can be assessed at any time throughout the training.
Deanna Reynolds

Your Personal Instructor: Deanna Reynolds

Deanna Reynolds has worked as a technical trainer for more than ten years teaching in both the corporate and technical college environments. Throughout her teaching career, Deanna has been privileged to work with students traveling many different career paths on a multitude of software programs including the entire Microsoft Office Suite, Web Design, Desktop Publishing, and Database Development. Deanna specializes in delivering instructor-led training and writing custom courseware that helps her students quickly become "power-users."