STRIVE 2026: Microsoft Skills for the Workplace
Date: Wednesday 11th November 2026
Time: 13:00-14:00
Location: N2.14
Description:
Develop the essential digital skills employers look for in today’s workplace with this practical Microsoft Skills for the Workplace session. Explore how to use key Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, to complete everyday professional tasks more efficiently and confidently. Learn how to create and format professional documents, organise information using spreadsheets, prepare engaging presentations and manage emails and calendars effectively. The session will introduce useful tools, shortcuts and features that can improve productivity, support collaboration and help you stay organised in a professional environment. Whether you’re preparing for your first part-time job, starting a graduate role or looking to strengthen your CV, this session will help you build transferable digital skills that you can apply across a wide range of industries.
Graduate Attributes:
- Knowledge and Application
- Leadership and Self-development
Skills Gained:
- Microsoft Word: document creation, formatting and professional report writing.
- Microsoft Excel: spreadsheets, basic formulas, data organisation and analysis.
- Microsoft PowerPoint: presentation design and information delivery.
- Microsoft Outlook: professional email etiquette, calendar management and organisation.
- Digital literacy and IT proficiency.
- Data management and attention to detail.
- Time management and productivity.
- Digital communication and collaboration.
- Problem-solving and independent working.
- Professionalism and workplace organisation.
Sign up by getting your free ticket. This session will have a limited number of spaces available.
If you have any questions, please email: sutraining@bucks.ac.uk