Office 365 and Power Platform Essentials — PickAClass
★ 4.0 (3) ⏱ 3h 📚 29 lessons 🎧 Audio version

Office 365 and Power Platform Essentials

Build professional skills in core productivity applications and learn to automate workflows using modern low-code tools.

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About this course

Modern professional environments demand more than just basic typing and data entry. This course provides a clear path to becoming proficient in the most widely used productivity suite and its powerful automation capabilities. You will transition from basic software usage to creating integrated systems that streamline your daily tasks. By reading through practical examples and written exercises, you will understand how to manage data, design professional communications, and build automated processes that connect your tools. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational concepts of word processing, spreadsheet management, and presentation design. - Apply modern Excel techniques including dynamic arrays and Power Query for automated data cleaning. - Create automated workflows to sync data between applications and eliminate manual tasks. - Design accessible and professional documents using current industry layout standards. - Build simple low-code applications to solve business problems and collect data efficiently. - Practice data visualization techniques to communicate information clearly through modern charts and dashboards. The curriculum begins with essential terminology and core interface navigation before moving into practical scenarios involving data integration and process automation. This course is designed for beginners, requiring no previous technical or coding background. Begin your journey toward a more efficient and automated digital workspace.

Course contents

6 modules · 29 lessons · 3h

1 Foundations and Professional Documentation
Master the Office 365 interface and create professional, accessible Word documents.
5 lessons · 31 min
  1. Navigation and Terminology
    Navigate the Office 365 ecosystem and understand key terms.
    6 min
  2. Fundamental Word Processing
    Create and structure Word documents using a hierarchical logic.
    6 min
  3. Layout and Industry Standards
    Apply styles and formatting that meet modern professional standards.
    7 min
  4. Document Accessibility
    Make documents readable for everyone, including users with visual impairments.
    6 min
  5. Collaboration and Review
    Use comments and track changes to collaborate with a team on the same file.
    6 min
2 Modern Excel: Data and Automation
Use Excel not just as a table, but as a powerful tool for dynamic data management.
5 lessons · 33 min
  1. Spreadsheet Management
    Organize data into structured tables for efficient management.
    6 min
  2. The Power of Dynamic Arrays
    Simplify complex calculations using formulas that expand automatically.
    7 min
  3. Data Cleaning with Power Query
    Import and clean messy data automatically without manual intervention.
    7 min
  4. Transformation and Integration
    Combine multiple data sources into a single coherent model.
    7 min
  5. Validation and Control
    Set rules to ensure the integrity of entered data.
    6 min
3 Visualization and Communication
Transform data into visual stories through charts, dashboards, and presentations.
5 lessons · 30 min
  1. Visualization Principles
    Choose the right chart for every type of message.
    6 min
  2. Creating Modern Charts
    Build clean and effective charts that communicate clearly.
    6 min
  3. Interactive Dashboards
    Assemble a dynamic control panel to monitor KPIs.
    6 min
  4. Presentation Design
    Create PowerPoint slides that support the speech without overloading it.
    6 min
  5. Data Storytelling
    Present results in a persuasive and professional manner.
    6 min
4 Power Apps: Low-Code Solutions
Create custom applications to solve specific business problems.
5 lessons · 32 min
  1. Introduction to Low-Code
    Understand how to create software without writing traditional code.
    6 min
  2. Data Collection Apps
    Build a mobile interface to enter data in the field.
    6 min
  3. Connecting to Sources
    Connect the app to an Excel sheet or a SharePoint list.
    7 min
  4. Solving Business Problems
    Customize app logic to automate a specific process.
    7 min
  5. Basic User Experience
    Make the app easy and intuitive for colleagues.
    6 min
5 Power Automate: Goodbye Manual Tasks
Automate repetitive workflows to save time.
5 lessons · 31 min
  1. Workflow Logic
    Understand the concept of triggers (events) and actions.
    6 min
  2. Data Synchronization
    Automatically move data between Outlook, Excel, and OneDrive.
    6 min
  3. Eliminating Repetitive Tasks
    Automate email sending and the creation of periodic reports.
    7 min
  4. Notifications and Alerts
    Receive automatic alerts when data changes or requires attention.
    6 min
  5. Automated Approvals
    Create a digital approval system for requests or time off.
    6 min
6 Integration and Final System
Unite all tools into a single data management ecosystem.
4 lessons · 23 min
  1. Total Integration
    Make Word, Excel, and Power Platform communicate in a single flow.
    5 min
  2. Secure Data Management
    Best practices for data security and sharing in the cloud.
    6 min
  3. System Maintenance
    How to update and manage automations over time.
    6 min
  4. Review and Final Project
    Summary of concepts and preparation for the final summary exercise.
    6 min
Final project

Integrated Business Expense Management System

You will create a complete system: a Power App to enter expenses, a Power Automate flow that saves data to Excel, and an Excel Dashboard to visualize budget trends.

What you'll get

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  • ⚡ Short & focused
    3h of practical content

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Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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Reviews (3)

Anil Kumar KE
★ 4 · August 28, 2026

This course delivered exactly what I needed. The explanations were clear and concise. Big thumbs up!

سعيد الصغير TN Verified learner
★ 4 · June 2, 2026

Wow, this was exactly what I needed! The practical application examples were spot on. Highly satisfied.

Nicolás Romero AR Verified learner
★ 4 · May 26, 2026

Thoroughly enjoyed this course. The way the information was presented was excellent, and the practical applications were highlighted effectively. Great job!

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