Learn Microsoft OneNote 2016 the Easy Way

Boost your productivity by discovering the power of OneNote, a virtual junk drawer for your notes and files.

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Learn how to effectively use OneNote 2016 to create and manage notes and keep your information organized with this easy-to-follow course. 6 hours of professionally produced videos, with exercise and instructor demonstration files included.

  • Practice what you learn with included exercise files.
  • A full 6 hours of professional video instruction.
  • 46 easy-to-follow how-to videos.
  • Everything explained step by step for quick comprehension.
  • Discover how to use the OneNote interface.
  • Organize notes and other information into a virtual junk drawer.
  • Learn how to create and manage notes.
  • Discover how to effectively insert images, screen clippings, and OCR.
  • Follow along as you learn to use handwriting in OneNote.
  • Explore the benefits of using tables to help organize your information.
  • Discover how to protect your notes.
  • Dive into spellchecking and AutoCorrect options.
  • Learn how to tag your notes and how to search them.
  • Integrate notes with Microsoft Outlook.
  • Practice with bonus OneNote 2016 exercises.

In today’s information-driven world, effective management of your information is crucial. This OneNote 2016 course is for beginners who are new to OneNote 2016. Get ready to discover how to turn your notes, files, recordings, clippings, screenshots and more into a virtual junk drawer that’s easy to access at any time.

Contents and Overview

Your Microsoft certified professional trainer will show you how to effectively use OneNote 2016. Discover how to navigate through the OneNote 2016 interface, including using Backstage View.

Get helpful techniques for creating new notes, in addition to managing your notes.

Learn how to use OneNote to manage various types of information you deem important to store, including images, screen clippings, OCR (optical character recognition) information, audio & video recordings and more.

Follow along as you learn how to search and find the information you need as your instructor teaches practical tagging and search techniques.

Discover how to share your notes with others, and also how to protect your notes.

With this informative course, you’ll learn the skills you need to use OneNote 2016 effectively, efficiently and competently.

Plus, when you sign up for this course, you’ll also get these extras:

  1. Exercise files – to help you become proficient with the material.
  2. Instructor demo files – use the same database files used by your instructor.
  3. Optional quizzes - to test what you've learned.
  4. A certificate of completion - to tell everyone you've aced the course.

If you’re ready to master Microsoft OneNote 2016 and sign up for the course, go ahead and hit that Enroll button, or try some of the free videos by using the Free Preview feature. We look forward to seeing you in the course!

What people are saying:

★★★★★ “Very comprehensive overview of OneNote. I get a blistering amount of work-related emails and documents daily; OneNote has transformed this unorganized mess into an efficient tool. I thought I knew a lot about One Note. But this course has taught me a lot of tools that I didn't even know existed.” –Michael Coccia

★★★★★ “I am in the middle of this Udemy course. To say that I am impressed is a gross understatement. Toby, the instructor, is fantastic as is the Udemy presentation. I am using an iPad with Udemy and Drafts running in slide-over mode for note taking. I am 68 and learning a lot and having fun. This is making OneNote so powerful and so easy.” –Bob Cook

★★★★★ “Good intro to OneNote. I’m surprised how powerful it is. Good job” –Jim Mckee


Your Instructor


Simon Sez IT
Simon Sez IT
Simon Sez IT makes business and technical software simple to learn.

Our most important goal is to help learners build and strengthen your software skills. We focus on simplicity but explain things in the detail they deserve. Simon Sez IT subject matter experts bring passion, knowledge and practical insights to video-based courses and practice exercises – all designed to help learners immediately apply your new knowledge and master your learning goals.

This is why more than a million learners have relied on Simon Sez IT since 2008.

Course Curriculum


  Chapter 4: Backup and Restroe
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  Chapter 5: Printing
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  Chapter 6: Using OneDrive
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  Chapter 7: Working with Text
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  Chapter 8: Working with Images
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  Chapter 9: Quick Notes
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  Chapter 10: Handwriting in OneNote
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  Chapter 11: Drawing in OneNote
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  Chapter 12: Tables in OneNote
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  Chapter 13: Audio and Video Notes
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  Chapter 14: Templates
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  Chapter 15: File Attachment
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  Chapter 16: Working with Links
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  Chapter 17: Tagging & Searching
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  Chapter 18: Protecting & Sharing Notes
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  Chapter 20: Integrating OneNote with Outlook
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  Chapter 21: Math Tools
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  Chapter 22: Conclusion
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
How long have you been in business?

We started our company in 2008 with our first course for Excel 2007. Since that time, our company has published over 80 courses, with tens of thousands of satisfied customers in over 180 countries.

Where is Simon Sez IT located?

Simon Sez IT is located in sunny Florida, United States.

Do you offer discounts for non-profits or educational institutions?

Yes, we offer 20% off discounts to non-profit, educational, and government agencies. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Do you offer Certificates of Completion?

We offer Certificates of Completion for courses that offer an online quiz (currently over 80% of our courses). The Certificates of Completion are offered as part of the online test/quiz, which accompanies the course. You will need a passing grade of 70% in order to receive a Certificate. The quizzes are based solely on course content.

What if I have questions or problems while I am watching my tutorial?

Should you have any problems using the system, we offer free technical support to customers. Just send an email to [email protected] and we will respond promptly.

Can I try a course I am interested in before I purchase a course?

Absolutely. The first set of videos for each course is free. Our thinking is that this allows you to hear the teacher's voice and see the visuals. To watch a free video, just click onto the course of interest. Then click the video lesson that has the “Preview” button.

Can I interact with others who are taking the same course?

Yes, you can interact with others by using the discussion section offered for each course.

Will your videos work with Mac computers?

All of our courses are compatible with both Windows (PC) and Mac computers.

Will your videos work with iPhone, iPads, and Android devices?

All of our courses are compatible with iPhones and iPads and most Android devices. If you are looking to confirm that it works for you, feel free to view the free preview videos offered for each course.

What if I am unhappy with the course?
If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 14 days and we will give you a prompt and full refund.
Do you offer any online quizzes or testing tools?

We offer online testing for over 80% of our courses. Testing is also available with our newly published courses. The course tests can be simply used as testing tools or to earn a Certificate of Completion for a given course. The Certificate of Completion can be earned with a passing grade of 70%.

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