Only 20 Slots Available!

Course Fee: $249

This course is limited to a class size of 20 in order to ensure every participant is able to receive personalized, hands-on instruction.

Class Schedule:
Saturday, April 19, 12:30PM-2:30PM

Saturday, April 26, 12:30PM-2:30PM

Saturday, May 3, 12:30PM-2:30PM

Saturday, May 10, 12:30PM-2:30PM

You will need to bring your own laptop for these classes. You do not have to have Microsoft 365 installed. If you don't know how, please show up early to the first class and our instructor will help you get it installed.

You can sign up for a 1-month free trial here: Free Trial - Try Microsoft 365 for a month - Microsoft Store

If you are going to use the free trial for this course, make sure you don't sign up for it too early so that it doesn't expire before the end of the course.

By purchasing this course, you understand that refunds for the course fee are only available if a request is made directly after or during the first class. Once the attendee has attended and left the first class, the course fee becomes non-refundable.

Start your journey into Microsoft 365 with this welcoming, no-pressure course designed specifically for beginners and those looking to refresh their basic skills. Over four weeks, you'll learn the essentials of the most popular Microsoft tools in a supportive, easy-to-follow format.

Course Overview Eight hours of beginner-friendly instruction spread across four weekly 2-hour sessions. Each class features step-by-step guidance and plenty of time to practice and ask questions.

Is This Course Right for You? If you can turn on a computer and use a mouse, you're ready for this course! Perfect for:

• Complete beginners to Microsoft 365
• Those returning to the workforce
• Anyone who wants to refresh their basic computer skills
• People who learn better with in-person guidance
• Those who've been hesitant to try Microsoft applications

All you need is a Windows laptop or computer – no other previous experience required.

Weekly Learning Journey

Week 1: Microsoft Word Basics - Creating Your First Documents 

Start from the very beginning: open Word, type your first document, and learn basic formatting. We'll cover simple but essential skills like creating letters, basic resumes, and everyday documents. No prior Word experience needed!

Week 2: Microsoft Excel Basics - Understanding Spreadsheets 

Begin with Excel fundamentals in a non-intimidating way. Learn to create simple budgets and lists, understand basic formulas, and organize information. We'll start with the absolute basics and build your confidence step by step.

Week 3: PowerPoint Basics - Your First Presentation 

Create your very first slideshow! Learn how to add text, pictures, and simple designs to slides. Perfect for those who've never made a presentation before or want to refresh their basic PowerPoint skills.

Week 4: OneDrive Basics - Introduction to Cloud Storage 

Discover how to save and find your files online in the simplest way possible. Learn the basics of storing your documents safely and accessing them from different devices. We'll explain cloud storage in plain, easy-to-understand terms.

Why You'll Love This Course

• Relaxed, judgment-free learning environment
• Patient, step-by-step instruction
• Plenty of time to practice and ask questions
• Real examples you can relate to
• No technical jargon – we explain everything in plain English
• Small class size so you never feel lost or left behind

What You'll Achieve By the end of this gentle introduction to Microsoft 365, you'll have the basic skills to:

• Create and save simple documents in Word
• Build basic spreadsheets in Excel
• Make simple presentations in PowerPoint
• Store and find your files using OneDrive

No pressure, no complex assignments – just practical, basic skills you can use right away.

Limited spots available to ensure everyone gets the attention they need. Join us in this friendly, supportive learning environment where no question is too simple, and learning happens at your pace.

Your instructor for this class is Shama Patel.

Shama is a resident of Madison, AL. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Optical Engineering from The University of Alabama in Huntsville. Her engineering career began at Teledyne Brown Engineering. She later worked for Time Domain Corporation and Mentor Graphics Corporation.

Shama is currently the business owner of Evening Light Designs, LLC. Her business focuses on social media content writing, website maintenance, and cybersecurity training. She also loves to teach classes on creative design, technology, and cybersecurity education at the Madison City Public Library, Madison Senior Center, and at entrepreneur events.

Connect with her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamakpatel