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Recommended path through Outlook series

Microsoft Outlook 2007

The Outlook 2007 classes may be taken in any order, however, it is suggested that Divide and Conquer Your Inbox be taken first.

Outlook: Divide & Conquer Your Inbox

Recommended Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Outlook and the Windows operating environment

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Divide hundreds of e-mail messages in your inbox with folders
  • Set up rules to forward e-mail messages to a specified folder automatically
  • Utilize flags and color coding to further organize inbox items for easy retrieval
  • Convert e-mail messages to tasks, notes, contacts or calendar items with one easy mouse click
  • Create and use distribution lists to save time when communicating with large groups
  • Learn about MU's legal requirements for e-mail record retention
  • Manage file size quotas to avoid "over size limit" e-mails

0.3 CEU's available for this course for an additional $25.

Taking Control of Your Calendar with Outlook

Recommended Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Outlook and the Windows operating environment

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Use categories to organize appointments
  • Create color-coded meetings to save time finding upcoming meetings
  • Create and use electronic sticky notes
  • Schedule meetings with multiple people with one pop-up menu
  • Add an agenda to a calendar meeting

0.3 CEU's available for this course for an additional $25.

Leverage Outlook Tasks to Boost Your Productivity

Recommended Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Outlook and the Windows operating environment
This course is recommended for managers

Upon completion of this course, the coordinator/manager will be able to:

  • Create and modify tasks
  • Convert e-mails into tasks
  • Modify and work with categories
  • Filter and view categorized task lists
  • Search for task information
  • Delegate a task
  • Attach files/items
  • Display the TaskPad in your calendar
  • Group, filter and sort tasks in the TaskPad

0.3 CEU's available for this course for an additional $25.