OneNote Essential Skills
Upcoming dates
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| Location | Sept 26 | Oct 26 | Nov 26 | Dec 26 |
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Overview
This course is designed for existing users of Microsoft products who are looking for a tool to help organise notes, tasks and information.
We will cover creating, saving and navigating notebooks, entering notes and content, tagging items as To Do and pro tips for quickly finding important information later.
Who should attend
Anyone who is tired of searching through piles of paper, emails and sticky notes!
Prerequisites
No prior experience of OneNote needed, but you should be comfortable using other Microsoft applications (such as Outlook, Word).
What you'll learn
You’ll walk away from this course ready to trade in your pen and paper for a phone or tablet. We’ll cover all the OneNote basics so that you can start to assemble a working notebook to help keep you organised.
Course content
- Navigate the OneNote Environment
- Use Predesigned Templates
- Customize the User Interface
- Modify Formatting in a Notebook
- Add Audio and Video to a Notebook
- Add Quick Notes and Links
- Use Tags, Symbols, Drawing Tools
- Save and Export Content
- Manage Recycle Bins and Backups
- Work with Excel Spreadsheets
- Work with Embedded Files
- Send a Notebook and use Outlook Integration
- Share and Collaborate on Notebooks
- Finalise a Notebook
- Using Proofing and Print Settings
- Configure Notebook Settings
- Properties and Security
- Organize and Search Notebooks
Common questions
When does OneNote Essential Skills next run?
The next date is Thu, 10 Sept 2026, and there are 12 further dates scheduled. Delivered ACE Training Auckland, ACE Training Christchurch, ACE Training Hamilton, ACE Training Wellington. Every date and its format is listed on this page.
How much does OneNote Essential Skills cost?
From $325 + GST per person. Pricing can differ by date and location, so check the option you want before booking.
Can we pay by invoice instead of by card?
Yes. Choose 'Pay by invoice' when you book and we'll hold your place and send the invoice to your accounts address, with a purchase order number on it if you need one. You can also pay by card at the time of booking if that's easier.
Do I need any prior experience?
No prior experience of OneNote needed, but you should be comfortable using other Microsoft applications (such as Outlook, Word).
Can I attend online, or does it have to be in a classroom?
Both. Some dates run live online and others in-class — each date on this page shows its format, so pick whichever suits.
Can you run this course for my team?
Yes. Any ACE course can be delivered in-house at your workplace and tailored to your team's tools and goals — quote course code OneNote-Essential-Skills when you enquire.