New Horizons Computer Learning Center
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Learning Time Management Techniques with Outlook 2003

Course Length: 2 Days

Overview:
In this course, students will learn how to effectively manage their time by identifying goals, creating daily plans, and recognizing obstacles. They will also use a variety of Outlook features to help manage their activities and time.

Prerequisites:
Windows XP - Level 1
Windows XP - Level 2 (desirable)
Word 2003 - Level 1

Course Content

Lesson 1: Time Management Overview

• Principles of time management
• Productivity cycles
• Goals and priorities

Lesson 2: Time Management Plans

• Time management plan
• Daily plan

Lesson 3: Technology and Time Management

• Technology saves time
• Say "No"

Lesson 4: Productivity

• Interruptions and meetings
• Factors affecting productivity

Lesson 5: Information Overload

• Causes of information overload
• Organize your office
• Communication

Lesson 6: Setting Calendar Options

• Set Work Days and Times
• Display Other Time Zones
• Set Free/Busy Options

Lesson 7: Scheduling Appointments

• The Outlook Calendar
• Schedule an Appointment
• Assign a Category to an Appointment
• Update Calendar Entries

Lesson 8: Scheduling Meetings

• Schedule a Meeting
• Reply to a Meeting Request
• Propose a New Meeting Time
• Track Meeting Responses
• Update a Meeting Request
• Cancel a Meeting Request
• Print the Calendar

Lesson 9: Tracking Work Activities Using the Journal

• Record a Journal Entry Automatically
• Manually Record a Journal Entry
• Modify a Journal Entry

Lesson 10: Managing Tasks

• Create a Task
• Edit a Task
• Update a Task
• Assign a Task
• Reply to a Task Request
• Send a Task Update
• Track Assigned Tasks

Lesson 11: Using Notes

• Create a Note
• Edit a Note
• Copy a Note

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