The verdict in three sentences
If you work as an assistant, project officer or reporting officer in Dakar and already know the basics of Word and Excel, the level 4 "Complete Office Suite" course moves you to real office use: shared workspaces, automated documents, Excel consolidation and PowerPoint presentations. It costs 100,000 FCFA (about 152 EUR) for 22 hours, online, across eight modules that each end with a deliverable. Start with the free module 1 to check the level suits you before paying.
What you actually learn, module by module
The Complete Office Suite course: Word, Excel and PowerPoint at work, taught in French, is level 4, Intermediate, of the Office and Productivity track: 100,000 FCFA, 22 hours. Its starting point is that office tools never work alone: the monthly report reuses Excel figures, the presentation reuses the report, and everything circulates by email in several versions.
| Module | Content | Deliverable to submit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (free preview) | OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, permissions, co-editing, versions | Team workspace plan |
| 2 | Word templates, mail merge, forms, track changes | Mail merge of 30 personalised documents |
| 3 | Consolidation, Power Query, FILTER, UNIQUE, XLOOKUP | Monthly consolidation workbook |
| 4 | Message, 10-slide outline, one idea per slide | 10-slide outline |
| 5 | Slide master, brand guidelines, grids, SmartArt | Branded PowerPoint template |
| 6 | Excel-linked charts, images, useful animations, Morph | Annotated presentation with linked charts |
| 7 | Presenter view, public speaking, Teams, Meet, Zoom, export | 7-minute presentation recorded on video |
| 8 | Excel links to Word and PowerPoint, Outlook, Copilot | Final project: complete monthly report pack |
Four of the eight modules are devoted to PowerPoint, so never having opened it is not an obstacle. Word and Excel, however, must be known at the level of courses 2 and 3 of the track (Word styles, formulas, pivot tables). The format is fully written: text lessons, a PDF handout per module, exercises with answer keys, quizzes and projects to submit. No recorded video lessons and no live classes. Support runs through the course forum and WhatsApp.
On the equipment side, a Microsoft 365 subscription is strongly recommended: SharePoint, Teams, Power Query and the full presenter view are in the desktop apps. The free online versions are enough for part of the exercises, and students can often get Microsoft 365 through their school. You also need a OneDrive or Google Drive account.
2026 prices in Dakar: the options compared
| Option | Indicative 2026 price | Duration | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free YouTube tutorials | 0 FCFA | Variable | Isolated tips, no deliverables, no progress tracking |
| In-person Office programme in Dakar | 150,000 to 300,000 FCFA (rough estimate) | A few weeks, fixed hours | Classroom lessons, travel required |
| Kolonell Academy level 4 Complete Office Suite | 100,000 FCFA (about 152 EUR) | 22 h, at your own pace | 8 modules, 8 deliverables, quizzes, verifiable certificate |
| Full Office and Productivity track (5 levels) | 350,000 FCFA instead of 450,000 | Level 1 to level 5 | From computer basics to executive assistant |
The Office and Productivity track places this course after "Practical Excel: tables, formulas and analysis" (level 3) and before "Executive assistant: office tools, organisation and communication" (level 5). If you are starting further back, the full track costs 350,000 FCFA instead of 450,000 (about 534 EUR instead of 686 EUR).
Once you pass the module quizzes with at least 70 %, you receive a numbered Kolonell Academy certificate, verifiable online (QR code), which you can add to LinkedIn. It lists the validated skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft 365 collaboration. Access is for life, updates included, and lessons can be read on a phone, even on 3G, with no app to install.
Target jobs and their pay
Full command of the suite, PowerPoint included, is a frequent requirement for certain roles in SMEs, NGOs and group subsidiaries in Dakar. The ranges below are 2026 orders of magnitude, depending on profile; no income is guaranteed.
| Job or service | 2026 order of magnitude | What the employer or client expects |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant in an SME or NGO | 250,000 to 450,000 FCFA gross per month depending on experience | Letters, mail merge, shared filing |
| Project officer | 250,000 to 450,000 FCFA gross per month depending on experience | Reports, committee presentations |
| Reporting officer | 250,000 to 450,000 FCFA gross per month depending on experience | Monthly consolidation, reliable tables |
| Freelance professional presentation | 25,000 to 100,000 FCFA per presentation | Clear message, polished layout |
| Freelance branded PowerPoint template | 50,000 to 150,000 FCFA per template | Master, layouts, palette, fonts |
The eight deliverables form a concrete portfolio: in an interview you can show a monthly report pack linking Word, Excel and PowerPoint rather than simply ticking "proficient in Microsoft Office" on a CV.
Mini case study
Learn this skill with Kolonell Academy
Short, practical online courses (taught in French), graded exercises, certificate. Pay with Wave or Orange Money.
Consider a hypothetical learner: Awa, 26, an administrative assistant at an NGO in the Plateau district of Dakar. Every month she rebuilds a report by hand from four Excel exports, then summarises it in slides. It takes her about 12 hours.
Illustrative calculation: if the Power Query workbook (module 3) and the Excel links to Word and PowerPoint (module 8) bring this work down to 4 hours, she frees about 8 hours a month. Alongside that, if she designs two freelance presentations per quarter at 50,000 FCFA, that is 100,000 FCFA, the course fee would be covered in one quarter. This is only an illustration: the outcome depends on your job, your clients and your consistency.
Before paying, Awa reads the free module 1 and checks she meets the Word and Excel prerequisites. Since access is non-refundable once activated, this test is the right precaution.
FAQ
Do I need a Microsoft 365 subscription?
It is strongly recommended at this level, because SharePoint, Teams, Power Query and the full presenter view are in the desktop apps. The free online versions cover part of the exercises. Google Workspace is presented as an alternative in module 1.
How much time should I plan?
About 22 hours: nearly 10 hours of lessons, the exercises and eight short projects, including a three-hour final project. At 4 hours a week, allow six weeks.
I have never used PowerPoint. Is that a problem?
No: 4 of the 8 modules are devoted to it, from the message to the oral presentation. Word and Excel, however, should be known at the level of courses 2 and 3 of the track.
How do I pay and when does access open?
You pay 100,000 FCFA by Wave or Orange Money at +221 77 596 93 33. Access is activated within 24 working hours of payment and remains valid for life.
Is the certificate a diploma?
No. It is a numbered Kolonell Academy certificate, verifiable online via QR code, earned by passing the module quizzes with at least 70 %; your final project must also be approved by a reviewer. It can be shared on LinkedIn and lists Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft 365.
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Take the next step. Enroll in Complete Office Suite: Word, Excel and PowerPoint at work: 22 hours, 100,000 FCFA (about 152 EUR), verifiable Kolonell Academy certificate, free module 1 to try first. Pay with Wave or Orange Money. Questions? WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
