Microsoft Word 365

(Beginners)

(ELK91-141)

Duration: 1 day @ 7 hours
or
2 days @ 3.5 hours per day
(Morning or Afternoon Sessions Available)

These days, most people take electronic word processing for granted. While we may still write out our grocery lists with pen and paper, we expect to use a computer to create the majority of our documents. 

It's impossible to avoid word-processing software in many areas of the business world. Managers, lawyers, clerks, reporters, and editors rely on this software to do their jobs.

Whether you are an executive secretary or a website designer, you'll need to know the ins and outs of electronic word processing.

Microsoft® Word is designed to help you move smoothly through the task of creating professional-looking documents. Its rich features and powerful tools can make your work easy, and even fun.

In this course, you'll learn how to use Word on the desktop to create and edit simple documents; format documents; add tables and lists; add design elements and layout options; and proof documents.

Note: Most Office users perform the majority of their daily tasks using the desktop version of the Office software, so that is the focus of this training.

The course material will also enable you to access and effectively utilize many web-based resources provided with your Microsoft 365 subscription.

This includes brief coverage of key skills for using Word for the Web and OneDrive.

Helpful notes throughout the material alert you to cases where the online version of the application may function differently from the primary, desktop version.

Course Objective: In this course, you will learn fundamental Word skills.

This Microsoft Word Beginners course covers the following 8 modules: 

1. Getting Started with Word

2. Formatting Text & Paragraphs

3. Working More Efficiently

4. Managing Lists

5. Adding Tables

6. Inserting Graphic Objects

7. Controlling Page Appearance

8. Preparing to Publish a Document

(Intermediate)

(ELK91-142)

Duration: 1 day @ 7 hours
or
2 days @ 3.5 hours per day
(Morning or Afternoon Sessions Available)

After you master the basics of using Microsoft® Word such as creating, editing, and saving documents; navigating through a document; and printing, you're ready to move on to tackling the more advanced features.

These features enable you to create complex and professional documents with a consistent look and feel.

They also enable you to automate tedious tasks such as preparing a letter to send to every customer of your organization.

Creating professional-looking documents can help you give your organization a competitive edge. 

Implementing time-saving features such as document templates and automated mailings helps your organization reduce expenses.

Mastering these techniques will make you a valued employee in your organization.

Note: Most Office users perform the majority of their daily tasks using the desktop version of the Office software, so that is the focus of this training.

The course material will also enable you to access and effectively utilize many web-based resources provided with your Microsoft 365 subscription.

This includes brief coverage of key skills for using Word for the Web and OneDrive®.

Helpful notes throughout the material alert you to cases where the online version of the application may function differently from the primary, desktop version.

Course Objective: In this course, you will learn to create and modify complex documents and use tools that allow you to customize those documents.

This Microsoft Word Intermediate course covers the following 7 modules: 

1.  Organising Content Using Tables & Charts

2. Customising Formats Using Styles & Themes

3. Inserting Content Using Quick Parts

4. Using Templates to Automate Document Formatting

5.  Controlling the Flow of a Document

6.  Managing Long Documents

7. Using Mail Merge to Create Letters, Envelopes & Labels

(Advanced)

(ELK91-143)

Duration: 1 day @ 7 hours
or
2 days @ 3.5 hours per day
(Morning or Afternoon Sessions Available)

Word for Microsoft 365 enables you to do far more than simple word processing.

Word includes advanced image manipulation tools, collaboration features, cross-referencing and linking tools, entry forms and data collection, security features, and tools to automate document production.

Being able to manipulate graphics and efficiently create, manage, revise, and distribute long documents and forms can help your organization create important and interesting documents.

Implementing time-saving features that enable you to work well in a collaborative mode will benefit both you and your organization.

Constructing document elements that ensure your readers have access to pertinent information at the click of a button, while at the same time protecting sensitive information, is another important skill. 

Mastering these skills and techniques will make you a valued employee in your organization.

Note: Most Office users perform the majority of their daily tasks using the desktop version of the Office software, so that is the focus of this training.

The course material will also enable you to access and effectively utilize many web-based resources provided with your Microsoft 365™ subscription.

Helpful notes throughout the material alert you to cases where the online version of the application may function differently from the primary, desktop version.

Course Objective: In this course, you will learn to use advanced image manipulation tools, collaboration features, cross-referencing and linking tools, entry forms and data collection, security features, and tools to automate document production.

This Microsoft Word Advanced course covers the following 7 modules: 

1.  Manipulating Images

2. Using Custom Graphic Elements

3.  Collaborating on Documents

4. Adding Document References & Links

5. Securing a Document

6. Using Forms to Manage Content

7. Automating Repetitive Tasks with Macros