Is This for You?

A quick and easy way to learn great software skills.

For those of you looking to get up to a good business standard in every program in a short space of time, our Microsoft Office Diploma is the ideal course for you. The diploma includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.

Award and Associated Qualifications

Awarded 150 CPD points upon successful completion

Start Date
Flexible
Study Type
In centre, online, or a combination
Training Type
Diploma
Duration
150 hours or 6 weeks full-time study

About This Diploma

For those of you looking to get up to a good business standard in every program in a short space of time, our Microsoft Office Diploma is the ideal course for you. The diploma includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.

The software program skills every business needs

To work in most businesses you’ll need a good command of the universally accepted Microsoft Office software programs. They are the most commonly used suite of programs and will open the door for you to get a great job in many different industries.

Our Microsoft Office Diploma is an intensive course dedicated to giving you the technology skills you need four weeks. You’ll learn Microsoft Office to a good business standard level or if you wish, you can move to expert level. This fastpaced diploma will teach you the skills you need in a short space of time.

The skills you need to get the job and succeed

Without a good grasp of the Microsoft Office suite of software programs, you’ll struggle to even get past interview stage. That’s why every single Pitman Training diploma holds at least one or two Microsoft Office courses.

But for those of you looking to get up to a good business standard in every program in a short space of time, our Microsoft Office Diploma is the ideal course for you. The diploma includes Word, Word Expert, Excel, Excel Expert, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.

What will you get in return?

A Pitman Training diploma is one of the most prestigious courses you can complete from one of the most highly regarded training organisations across the world. Businesses recognise the Pitman Training name as a sign that you have been trained to the very highest level. With your Microsoft Office Diploma, you’ll have world-class skills to get a job as a highly valued member of any business.

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Aims and Objectives

For those of you looking to get up to a good business standard in every program in a short space of time, our Microsoft Office Diploma is the ideal course for you.

Courses Included

Microsoft Office Courses

Access Expert

In this course, you will learn advanced-level concepts and features of the Microsoft Access database management application.

Microsoft Office

Excel

Microsoft Excel is the world’s most popular spreadsheet program. In Part 1, you will learn how to use the core features of Excel, such as…

Microsoft Office

Excel Expert

In this course, you will learn advanced-level features of Microsoft Excel, such as macros, PivotTables, PivotCharts, and data analysis tools to help you make data-driven…

Microsoft Office Courses

Outlook

This flexible study Outlook course takes you through everything you need to use this popular email system as a work tool, from navigation and views…

Microsoft Office Courses

PowerPoint

Our comprehensive PowerPoint training course will help you get to grips with this popular presentation software. Learning with us will teach you how to produce…

Microsoft Office Courses

Word

Our Microsoft Word course is designed to provide you with the essential skills you will need to be proficient in Word, in a work environment,…

Pre-Requisites

There are no pre-requisites required for this diploma.

Finance Options

Wherever possible our training is tailored to your needs. The cost of our training programmes depend on the course(s) you choose and varies according to duration and breadth. Rest assured we have a number of payment options available to ensure the cost of training is affordable and can be worked alongside your other financial commitments. Common ways people fund their training include: –

Self-Funded:

  • Flexible payment plans to help you spread the cost* available at many of our centres;
  • You could opt to pay upfront.

Company Funded:

Requesting funding from your employers needn’t be a daunting task. Many employers support and encourage their employees with their professional development and consider it a worthwhile investment to fund any training required.

What we can help with:

  • Providing a comprehensive training programme outlining learning outcomes
  • Tailored personnel letters
  • Communication with finance departments to arrange payment options (upfront or payment plan*).

Funding & Grants:

There may be the opportunity to apply for funded grants that can help towards the cost of training. These include the Skills Development Scotland ITAs and the ReAct programme in Wales. All schemes will have different terms and conditions that will need to be met in order to qualify for a grant and these are managed by each individual centre.

We’d recommend you speak to a Course Advisor in your local centre to find out whether they are registered to offer any such schemes and discuss your requirements further.

* Terms and Conditions apply. Speak to a Course Advisor for full information on the options available to you.

Career Path

Possession of Microsoft Office certifications will help you across a wide range of industries and careers.

We find many employers looking to fill roles such as Secretary, Senior Administrator, Personal Assistant (PA) often specifically list Microsoft Office skills as a prerequisite for potential applicants.

What’s the Difference?

We offer a range of training packages in a range of subject areas and can offer blended learning opportunities to best meet your needs.

Our courses are practical in nature and focus on a single subject and can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days.

Diplomas are designed to give you a complete skillset mapped to a specific career path and contain a number of core and elective courses.