Learn for Free: Lists of Sites for Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote
ByWe live in a wonderful time.
The internet. Blogging. People give of their knowledge so freely these days.
No more is learning strictly done in the classroom or through books alone. For those of us that use the Microsoft Office applications, these people should be praised. We salute you!
I found a few places that offer free training and I want to share them with you. There are also some great resources that I’m including as well. They are a mix for the different versions.
I know there are more out there. Do you have a favorite resource or blog you would like to share? Let us know!
Excel: The Spreadsheet Page is your one-stop shop for a list of Excel blogs. GCFLearnFree.org, Excel Tips and Tutorials, The Software Pro
Word: GCFLearnFree.org, Word Tips, Microsoft Word Tips, Word Tips and Tutorials, Word Tips and Tricks, Word 2007 Tips, About.com, Word Tips – Advanced Horizons, The Software Pro, TechRepublic
PowerPoint: GCFLearnFree.org, The PowerPoint Blog, The PowerPoint Team Blog, PowerPoint Guys blog, PowerPoint Templates blog, Brainy Betty, About.com, PowerPoint in the Classroom, PowerPoint Activities, PowerPoint Tips and Tutorials, The Software Pro
Outlook: Outlook, SharePoint, and Business Technology Podcast, Slipstick, GCFLearnFree.org, The Software Pro, The Software Magician, Outlook Tips, TechHit, OutlookCode (for developers), Outlook Market, WindowsITPro (some free articles), Living with Outlook
OneNote: Top tips for OneNote, OneNote Tips and Tricks, OneNote Tips and Tricks blog, Lockergnome, OneNote blog, ZDNet OneNote whitepaper (registration required), Looking for OneNote help?, Tips and Techniques for MS Office OneNote
For Office: The World of Office, GCFLearnFree.org, Free Computer Tutorials, Microsoft Office Tips, How-To Lessons, Microsoft Office Webcasts, New Horizons – Office tips, Office Tips – Tricks, Office Hints and Tips, PCMag – 106 tips and tricks for MS Office,
And let’s not forget that Microsoft has some great tutorials on the Office website for all the Office applications.
Hey, I should probably mention that I provide live support and targeted training for Outlook and SharePoint, just in case you wish to have a more personal experience. A little learning goes a long way. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Also, if you are looking for more in-depth training, visit our E-Learning Center for affordable, on-demand training in a variety of topics.
Looks like you’ve got a lot of reading to do. I hope you enjoy the information within these sites. Happy learning!
Andrea
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