*2026 - IRC - Introduction to Microsoft Office

Introduction to Microsoft 365 Certification

Location: Microsoft Teams (virtual)

Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6pm-8:30pm EST

Duration: 4 weeks

Discover what’s possible with Microsoft 365 in this engaging, hands‑on introductory course designed from a user’s perspective. Whether for personal use or professional growth, you’ll learn practical skills and tools you can start using right away.

This course introduces the core features of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, helping you build a strong foundation in the world’s most widely used productivity suite. Microsoft 365 is a powerful yet user‑friendly platform that supports efficient work, flexible collaboration, and secure access from anywhere.

As a subscription‑based suite, Microsoft 365 includes familiar applications alongside cloud services such as OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams, allowing you to create, store, and collaborate on documents across devices with ease.

Why Learn Microsoft 365?

• Improve Employability – Microsoft Office skills are highly valued by employers across industries.
• Work Anywhere – Access your files and tools from any device with an internet connection.
• Increase Productivity – Learn shortcuts, tips, and best practices to work faster and smarter.
• Global Compatibility – Build transferable skills used by over a billion users worldwide.

This course is ideal for beginners or those looking to refresh their knowledge. You’ll gain confidence using essential Microsoft 365 tools and learn key concepts that help you collaborate effectively—anytime, anywhere.

Course outline

Week 1: Microsoft Word

Week 2 and 3: Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Week 4: Microsoft Outlook

Course Instructor:

Zaimin Karmali is a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and Microsoft Certified. She has a Masters in Adult Education and is a Certified Training Development Professional. She has over 10 years of teaching in both the public and private sector designing her own curriculum and training strategy on complex accounting and business topics. She has over 20 years of accounting, audit and tax experience and has worked with a wide array of clients both in the government and private sector. She has a passion for teaching and always will. She loves to make students’ learning journey as valuable as possible, her way of making a difference in the world.

Introduction to Microsoft Office Certification:

The Introduction to Microsoft Office certificate will be issued by Skills for Change. Skills for Change (Career Skills) is a recognized training institution by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. Trusted provider since 1998.

Tax Letters

Skills for Change offers tax letters for your tax returns. The Canadian could refund you for all or part of the course payment when you file your taxes.

Eligibility:

• 18+ years old
• Comfortable using a computer with a stable internet connection
• Intermediate English language level CLB 6 or higher

📝 Registration is now open. Space is limited—sign up today to reserve your spot!

Microsoft Teams link to join the course will be sent to you 2 days before the course starts. If you have any questions, contact cssupport@skillsforchange.org