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Programme

Microsoft Digital Skills

Ages 14+

Practical Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills, with Microsoft 365 and cloud working, digital productivity and online collaboration.

February 2027 cohort

Live online, starting 10 February 2027.

Age group
Ages 14+
Duration
8 weeks
Delivery
Live online via Google Meet
Starts
10 February 2027
Day and time
Wednesdays18:00–19:30 SAST
Class size
Maximum 15 learners

What you need. A laptop or desktop computer, a reliable internet connection and Google Chrome. Classes are live. Recordings are not provided.

Certificate included. An Aylukha Digital Academy Certificate of Completion is available to learners who attend at least 75% of the live class sessions and successfully submit the required final project.

This programme and its certificate are provided by Aylukha Digital Academy. They are not a Microsoft certification.

Who it’s for

Who this programme is for.

For anyone aged 14 and over who wants to be more capable and confident with technology in study and in work.

  • School learners aged 14 and over
  • University students
  • Adults and working people

What learners will learn

What learners will learn.

Six practical areas, from everyday documents and spreadsheets to working and collaborating online.

  • Microsoft Word

    Create, format and organise professional documents using practical Word features.

  • Microsoft Excel

    Build and work with spreadsheets, formulas, tables, charts and everyday data.

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

    Create clear, professional presentations using effective layouts, visuals and presentation techniques.

  • Microsoft 365 & Cloud Working

    Work with files, cloud storage and common Microsoft 365 tools for study and everyday productivity.

  • Digital Productivity

    Organise files, information and tasks and develop efficient ways of working digitally.

  • Digital Communication & Collaboration

    Share information, collaborate online and communicate responsibly and professionally.

What learners build and do

Learning that ends in something made.

The emphasis is on doing real work with the tools. Examples of what learners may do:

  • Create and format a clear document
  • Organise information in a spreadsheet
  • Prepare and present a short presentation
  • Practise working online responsibly
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Learning approach

How learning works here.

  • Hands-onLearners spend their time making and testing, not only watching.
  • GuidedClear steps and support help learners keep moving forward.
  • Project-basedSkills come together in finished pieces of work.
  1. Learn

    Clear, guided introductions to each new idea.

  2. Practice

    Hands-on exercises that put the idea to work.

  3. Build

    Small projects that bring the skills together.

  4. Receive feedback

    Guidance on what works and how to improve it.

  5. Complete a project

    A finished piece of work to show for the effort.

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Ready to join the February cohort?

Applications are now open for Microsoft Digital Skills, starting 10 February 2027. Our enrolment team will review your application and contact you about the next steps.

Questions? Contact enrolments@aylukha.com or +27 68 784 2597.

Submitting an application does not by itself confirm a place. Our enrolment team will review it and contact you about the next steps.