Training
The IT Division currently offers training in a variety of technology-related areas, including Microsoft Office products, basic technology usage, and smart phone training. Technology permeates our lives and is a cornerstone of what we all do for our careers, especially in a post-COVID world!
Course Offerings
The following courses are approximately 90 minutes in length and can be scheduled on demand for up to 12 individuals. Email the IT Trainer to enroll yourself, or your group, in a class today!
Technology 101
This course introduces you to information technology utilized at Fond du Lac. The focus is on the processes and techniques of using information technology, basics of email messaging, and how to manage your desktop/laptop workstation.
You will learn how to:
| Log onto the computer | Log on to your email | Fill out your timecard |
| Create Shortcuts | Open, Save, Rename, Copy or Move files | Manage desktop |
| Copy/Cut/Paste | Printing | Create Vorex tickets for IT help |
Microsoft Teams 101
This course introduces you to the basic usage of Microsoft Teams.
Teams 101 Course Materials - Using Teams
Teams 101 Course Materials - Office Online
You will learn how to:
| Open Teams | Use the Chat feature | Use the Calendar |
| Make Calls | Organize files in OneDrive | Organize Team features |
| Use video conferencing tools | Integrate other apps with Teams |
Microsoft Outlook 101
In this course, you will learn to customize the Outlook user interface format message content, create or insert graphic elements and send/respond to emails and meeting requests. You will enhance professional correspondence, create calendars and schedule appointments.
You will learn how to:
| Compose, address and send messages | Add, open and save attachments | Manage folders |
| Create distribution lists | Manage junk email | Access Webmail |
| Add/maintain contacts | Determine file size on server | Archive email |
| Change preferences and/or setup | Create a rule | Create a signature |
| Create Automatic Replies (Out of Office) | Create categories | Share calendar & open shared calendars |
| Change shared calendars permissions | Check conference room availability | Use calendars and tasks |
Microsoft Word 101
In this course, you will develop production pieces such as emails, social media profiles and posts, announcements, research reports, resumes, and business letters, and other professional documents such as multi-column newsletters, and other business correspondence.
You will learn how to:
| Format Pages | Change Text formatting | Use of toolbars, spell check, print preview, and find/replace |
| Customize Quick Access Toolbar | Create a mail merge document/email | Insert the Filename & Path |
| Creating tables | Managing lists | Formatting & creating graphic elements |
Microsoft Excel 101
In this course, you will develop worksheets with formulas, functions, charts, budgets, financial statements, team performance charts, invoices, and data-entry logs.
You will learn how to:
| Navigate, name, and work with multiple worksheets | Work with cells and change cell fonts, colors, etc. | Auto number and name |
| Use the SUM function | Use simple and complex formulas | Select multiple columns, rows |
| Insert and delete cells, columns, and rows | Freeze pane | Create charts from data |
| Protect files | Copy using fill and auto fill | Create a drop-down list |
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