Microsoft 2003 vs. 2007-Need opinions on test out

[Sweety_tweety]

I know the appearance of Microsoft 2003 vs. 2007 is very different.

I am very proficient in Microsoft 2003 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), but I am not great at Access. I am required to take an Intro to Computer Applications course in Microsoft 2007. I have the option to test out of this course.

I was recently laid off and have access to some SkillSoft courses (Microsoft 2007 included) for 1 month. I obviously need to spend the month of SkillSoft couses not only focused on Microsoft. I completed a brief overview class of MS 2007 and I am afraid I am going to feel like I am throwing money down the drain if I take the full class. I don't want to spend the time or the money on this class if I can test out.

Does anyone have a good recommendation for a transition book Microsoft 2003 to 2007? Thanks for any thoughts!

 

[crisi]

Visit the Microsoft web site, they have some free training on 2007.

 

[bonoriffic]

Are you looking for an Access specific class or just 2007 in general? If you are proficient in 2003, 2007/2010 should be just a brief period of menu exploration. The new ribbon menu system is superior once you are used to it, and might give power users brief problems as you were familiar with the crazy hidden location of items that are now intelligently brought out into the open with the new GUI.

2010 is visually close to 2007, so I would use their reference videos.
http://office2010.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/make-the-switch-to-word-2010-RZ101816356.aspx?CTT=4

For example this is a Word 2003 to 2010 primer which should apply. Also see the "acquaint yourself with the ribbon" to the left if you are completely lost. They have this general 2003 transition series for each Office application, so go through the ones you need to.