Introduction – Intermediate – Advanced Functions

This 1-day course is designed to familiarise participants with the basic functionalities and some advanced features of Microsoft Word. The session will include hands-on practice, ensuring participants can confidently create, format, and edit Word documents.

All attendees will receive a full course pack to refer to and will have the benefit of learning from a trainer with a wealth of experience in this area.

Course Content

Morning Session

Introductory Topics

• Overview of the Ribbon, Quick Access Toolbar, and Navigation Pane
• Understanding file formats (e.g., .docx, .pdf)
• Text Formatting - Editing text - Using fonts, font sizes, colours, bold, italic, underline
• Applying bold, italic, underline, and highlighting
• Aligning text: left, centre, right, and justified
• Using bullet points and numbering
• Working with Paragraphs and Styles
• Adjusting line spacing and paragraph spacing
• Inserting tables and adjusting table properties
• Adding headers, footers, and page numbers
• Using spellchecks, grammar tools, and the thesaurus
• Find and replace functionality
• Using templates for quick document creation
• Sharing documents

Afternoon Session

Intermediate Topics

• Advanced use of styles and themes
• Working with multilevel lists and numbering
• Applying borders, shading, and text effects
• Creating and managing sections in a document
• Advanced image formatting and placement
• Using text wrapping
• Using Track Changes and Comments
• Comparing and combining documents
• Restricting editing and protecting documents
• Sharing documents via OneDrive and Microsoft 365
• Creating and managing macros
• Using mail merge for letters, labels, and emails
• Exploring advanced Find and Replace options
  

Who should attend?

This course is designed for all organisations both public and private sector who are at an intro / intermediate level that want to advance their skills and understanding of Microsoft Word.

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €495 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €595. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE. The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.