Building Computer Skills to Enable Success
Building Computer Skills to Enable Success
Microsoft OneNote Introduction
What Your Team Will Learn
Ready for your team to revolutionise the way they capture and organise information? Welcome to our “Microsoft OneNote Introduction” course, where we’ll transform your staff from scattered note-takers into digital organisation masters!
Ever found your group drowning in sticky notes, paper notebooks, and random documents? Or wished your team had a single, searchable place for all their meeting notes, ideas, and research that they could access from anywhere? Get ready to discover how OneNote can become your team’s digital brain and transform the way they collect and find information!
In this focused half-day journey, we’ll take your staff from OneNote beginners to confident digital note-takers. Whether they’re new to OneNote or have been experimenting with its features, this course is their gateway to mastering digital note organisation. Your team will discover how OneNote’s flexibility lets them work across devices, ensuring their important notes are always just a click away!
What You'll Get With This Course
Live Instructor-Led Training
Highly experienced and approachable trainers
Comprehensive Materials
eCertificate of Completion
Proudly recognise your achievement
Lifetime Support
Expert help, always within reach
Skill Level: Beginner
Duration: ½ Day
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
CPD Hours: 3hrs
Microsoft OneNote Introduction Course Content
OneNote Orientation
- The OneNote Interface
- Quick Access Toolbar
- The Ribbon
- Backstage View
- The Notebooks List
Creating Notebooks
- Creating New Notebooks
- Creating Sections
- About Section Groups
- Creating Pages
Adding Content to OneNote
- Creating Text Notes
- Copying and Pasting Content
- Attaching Files
- Adding Pictures and Screen Clippings
- Creating Links
- Printing and Sending to OneNote
- Using Web Clippers
- Adding Audio and Video
Working with Linked Notes
- Using Linked Notes
- Starting Linked Notes
- Ending Linked Notes Session
- Viewing Linked Notes
Using Quick Notes
- About Quick Notes
- Taking Quick Notes
Formatting Notes
- About Formatting
- Formatting with Styles
- Using the Format Painter
Tagging Notes
- Tagging Content
- Using Tags
- Customising Tags
- Finding Tagged Content
Searching Notebooks
- Searching for Notes
- Searching the Current Page
- Using Quick Search
- Filtering Search Results
- Text Recognition in Pictures
Sharing Notebooks
- About Shared Notebooks
- Starting a New Shared Notebook
- Setting Sharing Permissions
- Sharing an Existing Notebook
The OneNote App
- Using the OneNote App
- The Ribbon
- OneNote App vs OneNote 2016
*Our outlines are a guide to the content covered in a typical class.
We may change the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class.
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FAQ's
We know team training comes with a lot of questions, who, what, how many, when, where, and sometimes even why. To save you a few clicks (and a few minutes), we’ve pulled together the most common ones we get from other HR managers, L&D teams, and people just like you.
Where can this Microsoft OneNote Introduction training be delivered?
We can run OneNote training at your office for a hands-on classroom style, or online with a live trainer if you’d like staff to join remotely. Hybrid delivery is also possible, so participants can choose whichever format works best for them. This flexibility makes it easy for your organisation to fit the training into your schedule.
How many staff can attend a Microsoft OneNote Introduction training session?
Smaller groups tend to work best, as participants get more opportunity to ask questions and practise. That said, we can adjust to fit your team’s size while keeping the session interactive. Our aim is always to ensure everyone has the chance to learn at their own pace.
Can we schedule the Microsoft OneNote Introduction training at a time that suits us?
Yes, we’ll work with you to arrange timings that suit your organisation. You can choose a shorter half-day session to cover the essentials, or multiple shorter sessions spread out over time. Whatever the format, we’ll minimise disruption to your normal work routine.
What will my team be able to do after the Microsoft OneNote Introduction course?
Participants will know how to create and organise digital notebooks, add notes in various formats, and collaborate with colleagues. They’ll also learn practical tips for using OneNote to manage projects, track tasks, and share information. These skills help staff replace scattered notes and paper systems with a single, organised digital hub.
Do participants need any prior knowledge of Microsoft OneNote?
No. This introduction is designed for complete beginners. We’ll walk through the basics step by step, so everyone feels confident by the end of the session.
Can the Microsoft OneNote Introduction training content be customised to our needs?
Yes. If your organisation already uses OneNote for specific workflows, we can incorporate those into the training. Customisation helps staff see exactly how to apply OneNote to their daily work.
Will staff receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, each participant will be awarded a PDF certificate. This provides recognition of their new skills and can be kept on file or shared externally.
Do you provide support after the Microsoft OneNote Introduction training?
Yes, lifetime support is included. Staff can email us if they need help applying OneNote later, ensuring the learning continues to deliver value.
Get your team members to try our short, anonymous Microsoft OneNote Introduction skills test. You’ll discover your true proficiency level in minutes, no registration required
Prior Knowledge
This course assumes no prior knowledge of Microsoft OneNote. It is suitable for complete beginners who want to learn how to create, organise, and share digital notes effectively using OneNote’s essential features.
Required Software
You will need Microsoft OneNote installed on your computer. This can be through a Microsoft 365 subscription or a perpetual license version.
Course Materials
All exercise files needed for the course will be provided. In some cases, you may receive them by email prior to the training so you can download them in advance. Otherwise, everything will be supplied during the session, and no preparation is required.
Note About Different Versions
While this course primarily uses the latest version of Microsoft OneNote, the skills learned are transferable to recent versions. However, for the best learning experience and access to all features covered in the course, we recommend using the latest version of Microsoft OneNote.
Brendon Farrell
Co-Founder / Facilitator
From my early days wrestling with DOS commands to navigating today’s cloud-based world, I’ve dedicated my career to demystifying technology for others.
As a certified Microsoft and eLearning specialist, there’s nothing I enjoy more than seeing that spark of understanding when a student masters a new skill.
Outside of the training room, my passions run deep, whether I’m spending quality time with my wife and son, sharing my four decade love of lacrosse with junior players as their coach, or cycling around Melbourne’s on either my road bike or mountain bike.
Mark Finney
Co-Founder / Facilitator
With a coffee in hand and a passion for problem solving in my heart, I’ve made it my mission to turn tech frustrations into success stories. Through years of hands-on experience, I understand the challenges learners face.
Being both a co-founder and trainer at Keystroke Learning lets me combine my love for teaching with creating innovative learning solutions that actually work in the real world.
When I step away from the keyboard, find me strumming my favorite tunes on guitar, relaxing with my wife watching movies on the couch, or tending to my garden.