Beginner Computer Training Courses

Start with the computer and application skills you need for office work. Introduction to Windows covers Windows 11, file management and everyday computer confidence.

Beginner courses in Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams let you focus on spreadsheets, documents, communication or collaboration. Each course has its own outline and booking details, so you can choose the missing skill rather than enrolling in every application.

If you are uncertain where to begin, describe a task you find difficult or use the skill assessment for an initial recommendation. We can help you check the recommended course against your software and current experience.

The Introductory courses

Compare 1 Introductory course options
Course	Level	Next dates	Price	Register
Introduction to WindowsOrganise and switch between windows · Personalise the Windows screen · Navigate the desktop and use the mouse	Introductory	Live schedule	On schedule	Dates & fees

Where each course sits

Use these links to compare the course outlines. Check the starting skills on each course before booking.

Scroll the diagram sideways to see the full path.

If you are not sure which of these you are ready for, the skill assessment asks eight questions about what you already do and recommends one. It takes about five minutes and asks for nothing in return.

Who teaches this

Shawn May — PowerConcepts Instructor

Teaches Microsoft Office Productivity Suite. Read the full bio and meet the other instructors, including how the CAFE method structures a class.

What comes with the course

90 days of video-library access, with the exercise files from class.
A free retake for one year — the same course again, at no charge.
No more than 10 people in a public class.
In person or live online, with the same hands-on format either way.

Training several people at once? Corporate training is scoped to your team's skill mix and built around your own files, which for a group is almost always the better format.

Introductory training questions

How do I choose a suitable course?

Compare the tasks in each outline with the work you need to do. Check starting skills and software versions, then contact us if you need help choosing a level.

Where can I see current dates and fees?

Each course links to its booking page. Choose a session there and review the time zone, delivery details, currency and final fee before registering.

Can our team arrange private training?

Yes. Contact us with your team size, current skills, software and the work you want to improve so we can discuss an appropriate training scope.

Free guides on this

Course
Introduction to Windows Course
Build confidence with Windows 11 and file management before taking application courses. Practise the everyday computer tasks needed in office work, from moving between windows to organising documents and creating PDFs.
Course
Introduction to Outlook course
Learn Outlook as a connected set of email, calendar, contact and task tools. Build confidence with everyday messages, attachments, appointments and follow-up work before progressing to automation or strategic management.
Courses
MS Project courses
Compare four Microsoft Project courses that move from setting up a schedule to tracking work and coordinating several projects. Each is listed as four hours; check session dates and fees through its exact booking link.
Courses
Word courses
Choose the Word course that matches the documents you need to produce. Everyday formatting, longer documents and collaborative review call for different skills.

Start with the computer skills that support later learning

Beginners benefit from confidence with windows, files and basic navigation before moving into application-specific work. The Windows course is a useful reference when downloading a practice file or finding a saved document is still difficult.

Practise opening a fictional file, saving a clearly named copy and locating it again without assistance. Then consider the Excel, Word or Outlook introduction that matches your work. Confirm the device and operating system requirements before booking so the practice environment is suitable.

Related options: Corporate training; Excel skills assessment.

Make files easy to find and distinguish

Use a fictional project with an incoming file, a working copy and a final PDF. Create a folder structure and names that let another person identify the current version. Practise moving, saving and reopening the files so you know where the application actually placed them.

Introduction to Windows explicitly includes a filing system, sample files and PDF export. This is a useful foundation before software training when the main difficulty is locating materials or managing several open windows.

Related options: Corporate training; Excel skills assessment.

Prepare the device before learning the application

Confirm the operating system, application version and the account you will use. Test opening a practice file, saving a copy and switching between the meeting and the application. If installation or permission changes are needed, arrange approved IT help before the session.

A course does not automatically include a device or software licence. Ask about the exact requirements for the chosen product, especially when the everyday workplace setup is a browser, a Mac or a managed computer with restricted permissions.

Related options: Corporate training; Excel skills assessment.