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This course is aimed at users with some experience of using Microsoft Word.  During this one-day course we cover tables, columns, and other features of MS Word.
Course Code : WP-01
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Microsoft Word
Introduction / Beginners (WP-01)

Course Overview

The Introduction to Microsoft WORD course is one of a number of one-day courses we offer to those wishing to learn how to use Microsoft Office applications efficiently (including quick techniques and short cuts) and effectively to produce professional-looking documents.
On this course, delegates will learn how to create simple documents, such as letters and reports.  

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at:
  • anyone who needs to use Microsoft Word in their workplace or in another context to produce more complex documents
  • those who have little or no experience of using a word processor
  • administrators, personal assistants or other staff who have responsibility for producing documents such as letters, reports, newsletters, etc.

Content / Programme

This course takes place over one day (see below for timing and lunch arrangements) and during that time, delegates will learn how to:
  • create and edit simple document such as a letter or report;
  • load, save and print documents
  • enter text and position text on the page using justification centring
  • highlight text in different ways, including bold, underline and italics
  • change font, colour and background of text
  • create and format basic tables to format text or data on the page and within the table
  • use line spacing
  • insert images into a document, resize images and anchor graphics in different ways to the text or within a table
  • change the margins on a page, including different parts of a document
  • use bullets and numbering for different purposes, including levels of indented bullets and numbering
  • use headers and footers, including for repeated page elements and page numbering
  • use portrait and landscape orientations
  • use spell checker and configure spell checking options
All participants will have access to a computer for the whole day. 
The version of Microsoft Word used on the day will be WORD 2016.

Assessment and Qualification

The course is not assessed or part of a qualification, although delegates will be given a 'certificate of completion' and self-assessment to track their progress during the day and encourage thinking about future learning.

Location, Timings and Facilities

  • The course will take place at our Trafford Park Centre, details of which can be found here.
  • The course will start at 9.30am and finish at 3.30pm.  There will be a break of 30 minutes during the day (usually about 12noon) for lunch).
  • Drinks (tea, coffee, water) will be provided on arrival, during mid-morning break and after lunch.
  • Lunch is not provided.  There are plenty of shops very close to the centre offering a range of lunchtime food.  There is a small eating space at the centre.  Delegates can, of course, bring their own lunch.  Food cannot be eaten in our IT Training Room, thank you.
  • There is free parking at the Centre.  The Centre can also be accessed by public transport.

Course Fees, Cost and Payment

  • This course can be booked by telephone (0161 848 9173) or via our Course Booking Form (select course WP-01 and your preferred date)
  • The cost of the course is £99.00
  • Payment can be made by Bank Transfer or via our STRIPE payment system.  Once we have confirmed your booking and provided your email address, we will send you an invoice which will include a link to the payments system and our bank account details and the reference you should use for payment.
  • If we do not have enough enrolments (we would normally expect a minimum of 3-4 participants) to run this course, we may offer you another date or a full refund if you have already paid the course fee.