Course Description
Master Microsoft Outlook 2021: From Basics to Advanced
Welcome to our comprehensive course on Microsoft Outlook 2021, where we delve deep into the features and functionalities of one of the world's most renowned email and collaboration platforms. Outlook is not just about sending and receiving emails—it's a multifaceted tool that streamlines communication, enhances collaboration, and simplifies scheduling.
Course Overview
Microsoft Outlook 2021 stands as a paragon in the realm of email clients. Beyond the basic functionalities of sending and receiving emails, Outlook offers a myriad of features that cater to everyone from the most tech-savvy professionals to novices just starting their digital communication journey. Whether you're working in a Fortune 500 company, running a budding startup, or simply managing your daily tasks, Outlook has something for everyone.
What You'll Learn
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Email Creation & Enhancement: Understand the nitty-gritty of crafting emails that don't just convey information, but do so with flair. With Outlook's rich text and HTML capabilities, learn how to integrate images, create compelling graphs, and use stylized text to ensure your emails aren't lost in the shuffle.
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Collaboration Tools: Dive into Outlook's collaborative features, from shared calendars to real-time document editing. Learn to schedule tasks, set reminders, and ensure that teamwork remains seamless and efficient.
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Inbox Management: Emails can pile up—fast. But with Outlook's rule creation, you can automate how incoming and outgoing emails are sorted, ensuring your inbox remains organized and you stay on top of your game.
Course Structure
- Welcome to Microsoft Outlook: Get introduced to the world of Outlook, understanding its interface and the potential it holds.
- Configuring Outlook: Learn the setup process, ensuring that you get the best out of your Outlook experience.
- Email Creation & Sending: Delve deep into the art of email creation, ensuring each message is clear, concise, and effective.
- Formatting for Impact: Enhance your emails with various formatting tools, making them more engaging and memorable.
- Decoding Email Headers: Uncover the importance of email headers and how they can impact your email's deliverability and reception.
- Organizing Your Email: Techniques and strategies to keep your inbox clutter-free and organized.
- Address Books & Contacts: Efficiently manage your contacts, ensuring that no communication slips through the cracks.
- Using Auto-responders: Set up automated email responses for when you're unavailable, ensuring constant communication.
- Styling Your Emails: Make your emails stand out with graphics, fonts, colors, and more.
- Calendar & Scheduling: Utilize Outlook's calendar features, ensuring you never miss a meeting or deadline.
- Task Management: From setting up tasks to reminders, learn how to manage your workload efficiently.
- Collaboration Features: Work together, even when you're apart. Dive deep into shared documents, calendars, and more.
- Creating Email Rules: Stay on top of your inbox by setting rules that sort and manage your emails automatically.
- Sharing & Alerts: Dive into shared calendars, setting up alerts, and ensuring you're always in the know.
Why Choose This Course
Outlook 2021 is more than just an email client—it's a gateway to efficient communication and collaboration. This course, with its detailed lessons, illustrative screenshots, and HD video tutorials, provides an in-depth understanding, ensuring that by the end, you are not just using Outlook but mastering it.
While having the Outlook software is not a prerequisite for this course, it is recommended for a more hands-on learning experience.
Join us on this journey as we uncover the myriad features of Outlook 2021, turning you into an Outlook maestro in no time!
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to compare and contrast Outlook with other email services like Gmail, focusing on functionality and integration.
- Define the uses of Microsoft Outlook for managing emails, calendars, and tasks in a professional setting.
- Define the process of configuring a Gmail account on Microsoft Outlook and demonstrate the steps involved in setting up IMAP and SMTP server settings
- Identify the security measures necessary for integrating Gmail with Outlook, including enabling less secure apps and IMAP for cross-device synchronization
- Define the steps to craft and send an email in Outlook, highlighting the use of essential and optional components to improve communication clarity.
- Demonstrate the application of Outlook's advanced features like attachments, signatures, and message priorities to personalize and enhance email professionalism.
- Define the steps to optimize text formatting in Microsoft Outlook to enhance readability and message impact.
- Demonstrate how to integrate images and colored text in Outlook emails to create visually engaging messages that capture the recipient's attention.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze an email header to determine the authenticity of an email and identify potential phishing or spoofing threats.
- Identify the key components of an email header, such as the 'Received', 'From', and 'Subject' fields, and explain their significance in email routing.
- Demonstrate the ability to copy and move folders within Microsoft Outlook to maintain an organized email workflow efficiently.
- Identify and create at least three custom folders in Microsoft Outlook based on personal categorization strategies for effective email organization.
- Demonstrate how to configure and set up an Outlook address book to effectively manage personal and professional contacts.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
Assessment | Points |
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Previous Experience with Microsoft Outlook | 2 points |
Lesson 1 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 2 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 3 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 4 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 5 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 6 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 7 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 8 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 9 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 10 Eam | 20 points |
Lesson 11 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 12 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 13 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 14 Exam | 20 points |