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- Platform: Windows XP
- Media: CD-ROM
- Item Quantity: 1
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Product Features
- Interactive Lessons for developing the skills to effectively use Microsoft applications and the internet
- Self-paced courses allow learners to progress at their own speed and review lessons as desired
- Each program's features are presented in relevant, real-world situations
- Lessons and programs include
- Word business letters, CVs, memos, facsimiles, reports and more!
- Excel budgets, timelines, stock portfolios, sales trends, surveys and more!
- Outlook email, schedules, address book, calendars, tasks and more!
- PowerPoint presentations, handouts, sales decks, annual reports, web publishing and more!
- Access databases, inventory control, business records, mailing lists, shipping history and more!
- Bonus Tutorials - Windows XP, Internet Explorer and FrontPage
- Note: Users of this software do not need the actual application to perform the training.
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Product Description
Computeractive
With so many lessons on offer, even seasoned Office users would likely find something here.
Manufacturer's Description
Mavis Beacon Teaches Microsoft Office offers interactive computer-based training with high-quality audio narration and rich media content for increased retention. The software includes simulated environments and comprehensive testing. Training and testing results can be printed or exported for viewing by a teacher, parent or employer.
- Interactive Lessons for developing the skills to effectively use Microsoft applications and the internet.
- Self-paced courses allow learners to progress at their own speed and review lessons as desired.
- Each programs features are presented in relevant, real-world situations.
Lessons and programs include:
- Word - business letters, CV's, memos, facsimiles, reports and more
- Excel - budgets, timelines, stock portfolios, sales trends, surveys and more
- Outlook - e-mail, schedules, address book, calendars, tasks and more
- Powerpoint - presentations, handouts, sales decks, annual reports, web publishing and more
- Access - databases, inventory control, business records, mailing lists, shipping history and more
- Bonus Tutorials - WindowsXP, Internet Explorer FrontPage
Note: Users of this software do not need the actual application to perform the training.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Having bought the Mavis Beacon typing tutor I thought I was on to a good thing here as the teaching style of that piece of software is excellent, with LOTS of interactive exercises which reinforce the learning material. BTW, the ONLY reference to Mavis Beacon I have seen so far in this product is her picture on the outside of the box. Everything including the help file is labelled 'all in one office training', which is fine but in my view misrepresentation.
On my machine, P4 with win XP & 1GB ram, a reasonable box, selecting ANY of the exams produced 'Please wait, exam loading', still like that after half an hour. Contacted customer support after searching the faq page on the web site for the product, which had one entry, and although they were quick to respond, their complex solution did not solve the problem.
I based my purchase on the Mavis Beacon name and the single 5 star review listed here. After purchase, I checked other reviews made by the same reviewer. Only GSP software (the publishers of this product) and all reviews have 5 stars, my my. I will be interested to see if this review makes it into the lineup and I will be carrying out a bit more research on my software purchases in future.
On my machine, P4 with win XP & 1GB ram, a reasonable box, selecting ANY of the exams produced 'Please wait, exam loading', still like that after half an hour. Contacted customer support after searching the faq page on the web site for the product, which had one entry, and although they were quick to respond, their complex solution did not solve the problem.
I based my purchase on the Mavis Beacon name and the single 5 star review listed here. After purchase, I checked other reviews made by the same reviewer. Only GSP software (the publishers of this product) and all reviews have 5 stars, my my. I will be interested to see if this review makes it into the lineup and I will be carrying out a bit more research on my software purchases in future.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Sadly Mavis Beacon is not a real person - merely a creation designed to help sell various computer software tutorial packages; the photo on the box is just of an attractive model. The most famous product to bear the name is Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing which has been around since the nineteen eighties and has sold in huge quantities.
This package for teaching Microsoft Office is now starting to look a little elderly - it teaches Windows XP and Internet Explorer 6, for example, and is presented on three CD-ROMs rather than a DVD-ROM. The rather large box contains just a standard DVD sized case which houses the three CDs - there is nothing else, no book, no instructions no paperwork of any kind. The small case is just a facsimile of the large box.
You don't actually need to have the Microsoft Office products on the computer you are going to use the tutorial with; the software is completely self-contained. Amazon's Product Description and Features will explain which Office products are covered by the training, and shows some of the ways it can be used.
This product rather trades on the Mavis Beacon name in the hope of generating sales, but it is reasonable enough at the price. If you are a complete novice with Office, or have a specific project in mind and need some help, then Mavis may be able to help you. The software is now dated and the Office products are not the 2007 versions, so don't expect too much; if you just need to become familiar with one Office product - Word perhaps, then there are some good single application tutorials available which may be more suitable.
Overall Mavis Beacon teaches Microsoft Office is a fair value tuition package which claims to contain 108 hours of training! It will give you a good overview of Office's features and more detail if required. If you are happy in the Windows XP age - and many people still are - then you will get on just fine with Mavis.
This package for teaching Microsoft Office is now starting to look a little elderly - it teaches Windows XP and Internet Explorer 6, for example, and is presented on three CD-ROMs rather than a DVD-ROM. The rather large box contains just a standard DVD sized case which houses the three CDs - there is nothing else, no book, no instructions no paperwork of any kind. The small case is just a facsimile of the large box.
You don't actually need to have the Microsoft Office products on the computer you are going to use the tutorial with; the software is completely self-contained. Amazon's Product Description and Features will explain which Office products are covered by the training, and shows some of the ways it can be used.
This product rather trades on the Mavis Beacon name in the hope of generating sales, but it is reasonable enough at the price. If you are a complete novice with Office, or have a specific project in mind and need some help, then Mavis may be able to help you. The software is now dated and the Office products are not the 2007 versions, so don't expect too much; if you just need to become familiar with one Office product - Word perhaps, then there are some good single application tutorials available which may be more suitable.
Overall Mavis Beacon teaches Microsoft Office is a fair value tuition package which claims to contain 108 hours of training! It will give you a good overview of Office's features and more detail if required. If you are happy in the Windows XP age - and many people still are - then you will get on just fine with Mavis.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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First thing my husband said when we opened this was it was for xp version of windows not windows vista or seven and pulled his face.
That being said this is a interative package which contains exercises for which you dont even have to have microsoft office on your computer to use.
Lets face it for those of us who are computer virgins anything which explains things in a way that makes it fun and easy has to be a plus.
I put this on my daughters computer for her and my other two sons to help them find their way round and to be honest they have all found the explanations and exercises easy to understand.
If your unsure how to use office or nervous about using it I think this is an ideal companion and confidence builder which comes at a reasonable price.
That being said this is a interative package which contains exercises for which you dont even have to have microsoft office on your computer to use.
Lets face it for those of us who are computer virgins anything which explains things in a way that makes it fun and easy has to be a plus.
I put this on my daughters computer for her and my other two sons to help them find their way round and to be honest they have all found the explanations and exercises easy to understand.
If your unsure how to use office or nervous about using it I think this is an ideal companion and confidence builder which comes at a reasonable price.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Reasonable value - but check your Office version.
Given the reasonable price that this set of discs comes in at, it is pretty good value. The 'lessons' are interesting and useful if you are learning the software, or just want to... Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2010 by Peter Coupe
Lets Move On
Ok..so main problem here is that this package is looking at Windows XP and the Office XP package (2003)
So.. Read more
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Published on 9 Jan 2010 by T. Satchwell
A well designed quality product. Highly recommended!
I am an intermediate user of the MS Office software. When I ordered this set, to be honest, I was worried whether it would cover the topics that would serve my purpose which is to... Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2009 by PriyaSoum
Out of date.
Content aside, I cannot recommend you buy this title as it covers Office 2003, Windows XP and Internet Explorer 6... all, out of date pieces of software. Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2009 by Mike J
Can even teach an old dog new tricks!
I have used word and excel for a number of years now and use them pretty much on a daily basis for various types of reports. Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2009 by J. Pike
Very tedious and annoying
Ok to kick things off installing Mavis Beacon Teaches Microsoft Office, you get 3 discs in a DVD style case. Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2009 by J. Aitken
Not too bad at all
I have been a fan of Mavis Beacon ever since I bought the touch typing package for my son. My only grumble is the price. Read more
Published on 16 Nov 2009 by A. Cresswell
a little dated but
this cd pack deals with XP and office 2003 . that said my computer is xp and it is still incredibly useful for a begginer with office. Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2009 by gadget girl
Excellent software
This interactive learning software is better than any other "learn Microsoft Office" title I've tried. Read more
Published on 4 April 2007 by Calvin
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