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About MindTap Collections

MindTap Collections for Microsoft 365 and Office 2021 deliver a complete suite of ready-to-go texts and activities, designed to support your Digital Literacy curriculum. MindTap Collections are available with three separate series, each featuring its own unique approach:

The Shelly Cashman Series provides a project-based approach with step-by-step instructions for completion
Illustrated Series is a concise, student-friendly guide that helps learners focus on discrete Office skills
New Perspectives Series takes a case-based, Business-driven point of view

Modules that span computing concepts, operating systems and the Microsoft Office Suite provide you with the flexibility to personalize your course to your individual needs.

Notable Features

Customizable content in your Learning Path to meet your specific course objectives
Auto-graded training and exam simulations, as well as live-in application projects, powered by SAM (Skills Assessment Manager)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exam preparation

New for the Microsoft 365 and Office 2021 Editions

Updated screenshots, SAM Tasks and projects that reflect Microsoft 365 and Office 2021 updates since the 2019 editions
Three new modules in MindTap Collections on Microsoft Teams written by Professor Corinne Hoisington
Improved support for students on Mac OS, including Mac-compatible versions of Introductory Textbook Projects
Digital modules that help students manage and embrace software changes

MindTap for the Shelly Cashman Series Collection: Microsoft 365 & Office 2021

This updated Collection includes the most recent features of Microsoft 365 and enhanced support for Mac users. This Collection’s trademark step-by-step, project-based approach helps students expand their knowledge of Microsoft Office applications through trial, error and critical thinking. Students tackle real-world scenarios to reinforce their critical skills that align to MOS Certification Exam objectives.

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Microsoft 365 & Office 2021 Collection: The Shelly Cashman Series

Getting to Know Office Versions
Introduction to MindTap & SAM *
Using SAM Projects and Textbook Projects
Getting Started with File Management *
Getting Started with Microsoft OneNote *
Getting Started with Microsoft Office Online and OneDrive *
Getting Started with Microsoft Teams *
Getting Started with Office for Mac *
Embracing Software Change *

Module 1: Impact of Digital Technology
Module 2: The Web
Module 3: Computer Hardware
Module 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Module 5: Software and Apps
Module 6: Security and Safety
Module 7: Digital Media
Module 8: Program and App Use and Development
Module 9: Web Development
Module 10: Networking
Module 11: Digital Communication
Module 12: Digital Transformation: Cloud, eCommerce and AI
Module 13: Databases
Module 14: Digital Ethics and Lifestyle

Module 1: Introduction to Windows
Module 2: Working with the Windows Desktop
Module 3: File and Folder Management
Module 4: Personalizing you Work Environment
Module 5: Advanced Personalization and Customization
Module 6: Advanced Searching Techniques
Module 7: Microsoft Edge
Module 8: Mastering Digital Media
Module 9: Understanding Security, Networking and Utilities
Module 10: Getting Started with Mac OS

Module 1: Introduction to Teams *
Module 2: Making Meetings More Productive *
Module 3: Build an Effective Work Team *

Tips for using Microsoft Word for Mac *
Embracing Software Changes in Word *
Module 1: Creating and Modifying a Flyer
Module 2: Creating a Research Paper
Module 3: Creating a Business Letter
Module 4: Creating a Multipage Document
Module 5: Creating a Resume and Sharing Documents
Module 6: Using Mail Merge
Module 7: Creating a Newsletter
Module 8: Using Collaboration, Integration, and Charts
Module 9: Creating a Reference Document
Module 10: Creating an Online Form
Module 11: Enhancing an Online Form and Using Macros

Tips for using Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac *
Embracing Software Changes in PowerPoint *
Module 1: Creating and Editing Presentations with Pictures
Module 2: Enhancing Presentations with Shapes and SmartArt
Module 3: Inserting WordArt, Charts, and Tables
Module 4: Customizing Slide Masters and Presentations
Module 5: Collaborating and Adding Animation
Module 6: Formatting Tables and Charts
Module 7: Adding Media and Enhancing SmartArt
Module 8: Creating Photo Albums and Delivering Presentations

Tips for using Microsoft Excel for Mac *
Embracing Software Changes in Excel *
Module 1: Creating a Worksheet and a Chart
Module 2: Formulas, Functions, and Formatting
Module 3: Working with Large Worksheets, Charting, and What-If Analysis
Module 4: Financial Functions, Data Tables, and Amortization Schedules
Module 5: Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Module 6: Creating, Sorting, and Querying a Table
Module 7: Creating Templates, Importing Data, and Working with SmartArt, Images, and Screenshots
Module 8: Working with Trendlines, Pivot Table Reports, Pivot Chart Reports, and Slicers
Module 9: Formula Auditing, Data Validation, and Complex Problem Solving
Module 10: Data Analysis with Power Tools and Creating Macros
Module 11: User Interfaces, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), and Collaboration Features in Excel

Embracing Software Changes in Access *
Module 1: Databases and Database Objects: An Introduction
Module 2: Querying a Database
Module 3: Maintaining a Database
Module 4: Creating Reports and Forms
Module 5: Multiple-Table Forms
Module 6: Advanced Report Techniques
Module 7: Advanced Form Techniques
Module 8: Macros, Navigation Forms, and Control Layouts
Module 9: Administering a Database System
Module 10: Using SQL
Module 11: Database Design