This continuing education program focuses on digital skills for modern office life. It provides practical training in basic and advanced MS Office skills and working in digital environments. The content is clearly structured, up-to-date, and geared toward the requirements of office, administrative, and business environments.

The training course is suitable for professional reorientation or for refreshing existing knowledge. It helps participants to work confidently, efficiently, and digitally, and improves their chances on the job market by providing relevant office and IT skills.

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  • Professional creation and formatting of documents. Use of style sheets, form letters, and tables of contents for confident handling in everyday office work.

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  • Basics and advanced functions of spreadsheets. Working with formulas, functions, charts, and introduction to pivot tables and data analysis.

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  • Creating compelling presentations with designs, animations, and media elements. Structured preparation and confident presentation of content.

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  • Organization of emails, appointments, tasks, and contacts. Efficient use of calendar functions, rules, and categories.

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  • Digital collaboration in everyday work. Use of chats, online meetings, file sharing, and collaborative document editing.

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  • Basics of using SharePoint as a document and information platform. Working with libraries, lists, permissions, and integration with other Microsoft services.

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  • Introduction to AI-powered assistant features. Using Microsoft Copilot to support work processes in Office applications.

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  • ERP basics: Introduction to operational processes for expanding digital skills in the field of ERP.
  • Future skills – AI basics, resilience, success strategies: Strengthening personal and digital future skills for the modern job market.

Start date: Individual start possible at any
timeDuration: 2.5 months full-time, twice as long part-time. Different terms are possible depending on the location.
Implementation: Remote WalkIn® stands for short, practical online learning units with video-based instruction. The modules can be started at any time, regardless of location, and enable flexible learning at your own pace – supported by mentors. 
Location: At the New Horizons Training Center or remotely (online) from home.

Target group: 
The program is aimed at people who want to build or expand their digital skills for modern office life. The training is suitable for jobs in administration, business, assistant and office management, and commercial professions. It is suitable for both professional reorientation and refreshing existing knowledge. 

Prerequisites: No prior 
knowledge is required to participate. 

Funding: 100% of the
costs can be covered by the Employment Agency with an education voucher. Employees can also receive funding through the Qualification Opportunities Act. Funding is also available for those on short-time work.

We are AZAV certified
. Together, we develop an individual continuing education strategy that improves career opportunities in the long term. 
The training plan can be flexibly adapted to personal goals and needs.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Digital collaboration, Microsoft 365, data processing, and modern communication tools are now part of everyday work at many companies. In addition, topics such as AI support and automated processes are becoming increasingly important.
  • The course content covers topics such as office organization, administration, executive assistance, administrative work, customer service, and back-office operations. It also opens up new opportunities for those returning to the workforce or seeking a career change.
  • The focus is on Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. The course also covers modern work methods, digital collaboration, and current office applications.
  • Microsoft 365 is standard equipment in many companies. Proficiency in Office applications and digital collaboration expands career opportunities in numerous professions and industries.
  • Artificial intelligence is already being used to assist with research, writing, summarizing, and organizational tasks. Modern office workplaces are increasingly utilizing these technologies in their day-to-day operations.
  • Yes. The content is suitable both for those new to digital office work and for those looking to refresh their existing knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365.
  • Document creation, scheduling, communication, data analysis, and teamwork can be organized and managed much more efficiently using modern office applications.
  • Yes. If the requirements are met, participation can be fully funded through an education voucher from the Employment Agency or the Job Center.