Course Details

Course Description

This course introduces learners to Microsoft Word, one of the most widely used word processing applications for creating professional documents. Students will gain a solid understanding of the Word interface, including the Ribbon, Tabs, Groups, and Commands, and will learn how to create, edit, format, and organize documents effectively. Through guided exercises, participants will develop confidence in typing, editing, and applying basic formatting tools to enhance the presentation of their work.

In addition, the course covers essential features such as page layout design, inserting tables, graphics, and SmartArt, as well as using proofing tools to ensure accuracy. Learners will also explore advanced tools like styles, templates, hyperlinks, and mail merge for professional document creation. By the end of this course, participants will be able to produce polished documents suitable for academic, business, and personal use, while developing the skills necessary for further exploration of Microsoft Office applications.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

Complete beginners with little or no prior computer knowledge.

Students who need basic computer literacy for academic success.

Job seekers looking to build essential digital skills for the workplace.

Small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to use computers for daily operations.

Adults and professionals seeking to upgrade their computer skills for personal or career growth.

Senior citizens interested in learning how to use computers for communication and everyday tasks.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Microsoft Word

• Overview of Word and its uses
• Starting Word and exploring the user interface
• Understanding the Ribbon, Tabs, Groups, and Commands
• Creating, saving, opening, and closing documents

Unit 2: Working with Text

• Typing and editing text
• Selecting, copying, cutting, and pasting text
• Using Undo and Redo
• Inserting symbols and special characters

Unit 3: Formatting Documents

• Font styles, sizes, and colors
• Paragraph formatting (alignment, spacing, indentation)
• Using Bullets and Numbering
• Applying Styles and Themes

Unit 4: Page Layout and Design

• Setting margins, orientation, and paper size
• Adding headers, footers, and page numbers
• Using columns and section breaks
• Applying page borders and backgrounds

Unit 5: Working with Tables and Graphics

• Creating and formatting tables
• Inserting and formatting pictures
• Using shapes, icons, and SmartArt
• Working with charts and screenshots

Unit 6: Proofing and Reviewing Tools

• Using spell check and grammar check
• Find and Replace text
• Adding comments and tracking changes
• Comparing and combining documents

Unit 7: Advanced Features

• Creating and using templates
• Working with styles for consistency
• Inserting hyperlinks and bookmarks
• Using mail merge for letters, labels, and envelopes

Unit 8: Preparing Documents for Printing and Sharing

• Print preview and print options
• Converting documents to PDF
• Sharing documents via email or cloud services
• Document security: password protection

Unit 9: Practical Projects

• Create a professional letter
• Design a simple résumé/CV
• Prepare a report with a cover page, table of contents, and references
• Build a newsletter with images, tables, and columns

Unit 10: Course Review and Assessment

• Review key features of MS Word
• Hands-on assessment
• Q&A and feedback session