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Jefferson
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Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
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Translated from French .
Comment pourrais-je m'améliorer en informatique bureautique. ?
How could I improve my office computing skills?
How could I improve my office computing skills?
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Deergha Naik
I work as a Functional Analyst
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Deergha’s Answer
There are lot of options available online which are free of charge:
- LinkedIn Learning has a ton of courses to improve your office computing skills such as word, excel, powerpoint, etc.
- Also checkout Coursera and Udemy for enhancing your computing skills in the area you need
- LinkedIn Learning has a ton of courses to improve your office computing skills such as word, excel, powerpoint, etc.
- Also checkout Coursera and Udemy for enhancing your computing skills in the area you need
Shakera Fernander-McNeil
Internal Auditor
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The best way to improve your office computing skills is practice, practice, practice. Regularly use Microsoft or Google tools to write and format documents, organize and track data, create presentations, send emails, and manage a calendar. Everyday tasks can double as great practice, such as:
• Tracking a budget or class schedule in Excel or Google Sheets
• Creating a simple presentation to summarize a project
• Rewriting a document using proper formatting and styles
• Organizing files and folders the way you would in a real job
Take advantage of free learning resources like Microsoft Learn, Google Workspace Training, LinkedIn Learning, and YouTube tutorials. Learning a few keyboard shortcuts can also help you work faster - start small and build as they become second nature. Be curious and ask questions when you notice how others format or present their work.
Finally, don’t underestimate typing skills. Strong accuracy and speed make every other computing task easier. I used Mavis Beacon in high school to build this foundation, and while it may seem outdated, there are many modern (and free) tools available today that can help strengthen this essential skill.
Strong office computing skills aren’t built overnight, but with consistent practice and curiosity, they become second nature and pay off in every stage of your education and career.
Pick one tool to focus on first and use it consistently for everyday tasks
Set aside short, regular practice time (15–30 minutes a few times a week)
Build speed and confidence by learning a few keyboard shortcuts
Observe and ask questions when you notice how others format documents
Move to another tool once you feel comfortable
• Tracking a budget or class schedule in Excel or Google Sheets
• Creating a simple presentation to summarize a project
• Rewriting a document using proper formatting and styles
• Organizing files and folders the way you would in a real job
Take advantage of free learning resources like Microsoft Learn, Google Workspace Training, LinkedIn Learning, and YouTube tutorials. Learning a few keyboard shortcuts can also help you work faster - start small and build as they become second nature. Be curious and ask questions when you notice how others format or present their work.
Finally, don’t underestimate typing skills. Strong accuracy and speed make every other computing task easier. I used Mavis Beacon in high school to build this foundation, and while it may seem outdated, there are many modern (and free) tools available today that can help strengthen this essential skill.
Strong office computing skills aren’t built overnight, but with consistent practice and curiosity, they become second nature and pay off in every stage of your education and career.
Shakera recommends the following next steps:
Luna Monet
Member Services
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Hello:
My suggestion for you would be to play around in the Microsoft Suite. There's a lot of programs, which for the most part, get utilized in an office space. Tutorials on YouTube as well as host sites like GCF LearnFree for beginner friendly content. Coursera has well rounded, structured courses. And ofc, you can use the free tutorials inside Microsoft Office 365. For help with improving typing speed and accuracy, my favorite website to use is Monkeytype. I love it because you can fully customize the way the site is designed that way while testing you're at peak reading comfort.
My suggestion for you would be to play around in the Microsoft Suite. There's a lot of programs, which for the most part, get utilized in an office space. Tutorials on YouTube as well as host sites like GCF LearnFree for beginner friendly content. Coursera has well rounded, structured courses. And ofc, you can use the free tutorials inside Microsoft Office 365. For help with improving typing speed and accuracy, my favorite website to use is Monkeytype. I love it because you can fully customize the way the site is designed that way while testing you're at peak reading comfort.