If your making the move from a previous version of Outlook to Outlook 2010 which is part of the Office 2010 suite of programs then Microsoft and the Office team want to make that move a little easier.

To do that they are offering a series of free online training courses to help you get up to speed on the latest version of Outlook:

• Make the switch to Outlook 2010 – Switch from Outlook 2003 to Outlook 2010. This course explains how to do familiar tasks, such as send e-mail messages and use the calendar.

• Tame your Inbox: Organize messages by conversation – Ever wish you had a smarter, handier way to arrange your Outlook Inbox? Now, learn how Date (Conversations) can simplify and clarify your view — and how…

• Getting started with Outlook 2010 – If you know Outlook 2007, used an earlier version of Outlook, or have never used Outlook before, explore these resources to begin learning how to use the…

• Download Office 2010 training – Get free, downloadable versions of many Office 2010 training courses. They’re in PowerPoint 2010 format, so you can customize them for group training or…

• Get familiar with the Outlook Calendar – Learn how to use the Outlook 2010 calendar to create appointments and meetings, set recurrence, tasks and reminders, and create all-day events

• Use e-mail signatures in Outlook 2010 – Learn how to use e-mail signatures. This course shows you how to create signatures, use handwritten signatures, pictures, and complex layouts.

• Use electronic business cards in Outlook 2010 – Learn how to create electronic business cards. This course shows you how to edit and format them, and use downloadable card templates.