Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

Overview

Microsoft's own Microsoft 365 Fundamentals specialization builds foundational computer literacy around the suite most workplaces actually run on — Word, document management, and the broader Microsoft 365 collaborative tools. It's designed for genuine beginners, starting from basic productivity software use and building toward confident document creation, editing, and peer review workflows. With over 225,000 learners, it's one of the most-taken productivity specializations on the platform, reflecting how many jobs still hinge on solid Office fundamentals.

Who it's for

Job seekers, students, or career-changers who need baseline computer literacy and Microsoft 365 skills for office-based roles.

Key skills

• Microsoft Word and document management
• Editing, writing, and peer review workflows
• Microsoft 365 collaborative software
• Technical documentation and computer literacy