Microsoft Word Level 1 Training - Virtual

This beginner-friendly session is designed for anyone who wants to improve their efficiency and confidence in Microsoft Word. Participants will learn to navigate the Word interface, format text and layouts, use productivity tools like Find and Replace and Styles, and enhance documents with tables, images, and design elements. By the end of the course, attendees will be able to create documents that look professional and are easy to read, share, and edit.

Why take this course?

• Learn essential Word skills that save time and reduce frustration
• Build confidence in creating clean, professional-looking documents
• Gain tips and shortcuts to boost productivity at work
• Understand how to format and design for clarity and consistency

Course Objectives

• Navigate and perform common tasks in Word (open, view, edit, save, print, and configure the application)
• Format text and paragraphs for a clean, professional look
• Use tools like Find and Replace, Format Painter, and Styles to work efficiently
• Create and format lists and tables to organize content
• Insert and adjust graphics, symbols, and illustrations
• Apply page formatting such as borders, colors, watermarks, headers, and footers
• Check for spelling, grammar, readability, and accessibility issues

Note: This is a virtual course delivered online. Access details and joining instructions will be emailed to registered participants prior to the session.

Course Content:

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Word 2021-2024

Topic A: Navigate in Microsoft Word

Topic B: Create and Save Word Documents

Topic C: Manage Your Workspace

Topic D: Edit Documents

Topic E: Preview and Print Documents

Topic F: Customize the Word Environment

Lesson 2: Formatting Text and Paragraphs

Topic A: Apply Character Formatting

Topic B: Control Paragraph Layout

Topic C: Align Text Using Tabs

Topic D: Display Text in Bulleted or Numbered Lists

Topic E: Apply Borders and Shading

Lesson 3: Working More Efficiently

Topic A: Make Repetitive Edits

Topic B: Apply Repetitive Formatting

Topic C: Use Styles to Streamline Repetitive Formatting Tasks

Lesson 4: Managing Lists

Topic A: Sort a List

Topic B: Format a List

Lesson 5: Adding Tables

Topic A: Insert a Table

Topic B: Modify a Table

Topic C: Format a Table

Topic D: Convert Text to a Table

Lesson 6: Inserting Graphic Objects

Topic A: Insert Symbols and Special Characters

Topic B: Add Images to a Document

Lesson 7: Controlling Page Appearance

Topic A: Apply a Page Border and Colour

Topic B: Add Headers and Footers

Topic C: Control Page Layout

Topic D: Add a Watermark

Lesson 8: Preparing to Publish a Document

Topic A: Check Spelling, Grammar, and Readability

Topic B: Use Research Tools

Topic C: Check Accessibility

Topic D: Save a Document to Other Formats

Who Is This For?

This training is for anyone who wants to increase their Microsoft Word skills.

Frequently asked questions

Where will the workshop take place?
This is a virtual course delivered online. Access details and joining instructions will be emailed to registered participants prior to the session.

What time zone is the course scheduled in?
All sessions are delivered in Central Standard Time (CST).

Virtual Event Access?

This course will be delivered live via Microsoft Teams. The Microsoft Teams meeting link will be shared with registered participants prior to the event. Please ensure you have access to Microsoft Teams and a stable internet connection on the day of the session.

Is lunch provided?
No. As this is a virtual course, lunch is not provided.

What do I need to participate?
You will need:

• A computer with Microsoft Word installed (any current version of Microsoft Office)
• A stable internet connection
• Speakers or headphones

Will I receive joining instructions?
Yes. A calendar invitation and virtual meeting link will be sent to you ahead of the course.

Can I pay by cheque or invoice?

To offer a more streamlined experience, as of April 1, 2025, we are only accepting credit card payments for our conferences. Contact us for more information.