Work Smarter with Microsoft Word
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Course Cost
Free course
Beginner
Skill Level
28 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This comprehensive course introduces learners to Microsoft Word, providing a thorough foundation for creating professional documents. Starting with Microsoft 365 basics, the course progresses through essential Word functions including document creation, text formatting, and proofing tools. Students will learn to work with tables, lists, and graphics to enhance document appearance and readability. Advanced topics cover document finalization with features like accessibility checking, citations, bibliographies, and table of contents creation. The course also emphasizes collaboration skills including document sharing, tracking changes, and managing reviews. Designed for beginners with basic Windows knowledge, this course prepares learners to produce high-quality business correspondence, reports, newsletters, and resumes. The curriculum aligns with the Microsoft Word (Word and Word 2019) certification exam, making it ideal for those seeking to validate their Word skills professionally.
What you'll learn
Create and format professional documents with Microsoft Word
Navigate the Word interface and use editing and proofing tools
Apply character and paragraph formatting to enhance text appearance
Create and customize tables and lists for organizing information
Insert and format graphics, images, and complex illustrations
Add references, citations, bibliographies, and table of contents
Check accessibility and control document flow and layout
Collaborate effectively with document sharing and change tracking
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
5.5 Hours PreRecorded video
35 assignments
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
Shareable certificate
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Microsoft Word for beginners while also offering advanced techniques for experienced users. The curriculum begins with an overview of Microsoft 365 and its applications, then focuses specifically on Word's interface and basic document creation. Students progress through increasingly complex skills including text formatting, paragraph styles, tables, and list management. The course covers working with graphics, including images, text boxes, shapes, and SmartArt illustrations. Advanced topics include document finalization techniques such as accessibility checking, page layout control, citations, bibliographies, and table of contents creation. The final modules teach document collaboration skills including sharing, commenting, tracking changes, and merging revisions. The course concludes with a hands-on project creating a professional resume, allowing students to apply all learned skills in a practical context.
Getting Started with Microsoft 365
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
Entry-level: Getting started with Word
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Working with text tables and lists
Module 3 · 5 Hours to complete
Working With Graphics
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Finalizing a document
Module 5 · 6 Hours to complete
Collaborating on documents
Module 6 · 3 Hours to complete
Honors: Hands-on practice using Microsoft Word
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform, Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
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