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Our resources will help you improve your digital learning skills in key everyday software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Resources for improving your digital skills

NTU has teamed up with Microsoft to pilot an online digital skills programme which will help you build your digital skills and move further towards achieving your career goals. It provides access to an extensive range of digital resources, any time and for free – from improving digital skills for apps such as MS Teams, to specialised technical courses to support your degree.

You can access the platform via the MS Teams.

The platform can be accessed online, anytime and for free, and will help you gain a range of skills in online productivity, along with employability skills such as Leadership, Management and Project Management. It will help you gain industry relevant technical certifications alongside your degree. You'll find over 1,700 courses, modules, labs, hands on exercises and activities on the platform.

A full list of courses is available via Microsoft's build tech skills for the future webpages.

The platform is part of NTU’s strategy to become the most digitally sophisticated university by 2025.

Office 365

NTU provides all students access to Office 365 to help your communication needs.

Office 365 is web-based which means you can access it wherever you are. This includes access to useful everyday software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneDrive.

We've provided the following resources to help you learn the software.

Word is part of Office 365 and it is widely used across all courses at NTU. The following resources will help you get to grips if you're unfamiliar with it:

Excel is also part of Office 365. If you are new to Excel, or just want to quickly brush up on your skills, these resources will help you master everything - from formulae and functions, through to charts and pivot tables.

PowerPoint is the presentation tool available through Office 365.

If you are new to PowerPoint, we suggest starting with the first two resources.

Outlook will be one of the primary ways the university contacts you. It's also a great tool for keeping organised.

Whether you just want a quick refresher on its functions, or an in-depth exploration of Outlook's many features, these guides can give you the information you need:

OneDrive is a cloud-based file storage space where you can save your files and work collaboratively with others. Here's some tips on how to use it: