Microsoft Word: The Basics (text-based) Training
Microsoft Word is a tool which is widely used around the world. Whether you’re new to Word or just need to brush up on your skills, this text-based course provides a clear, practical guide to mastering the essentials and boosting your productivity.
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Learning outcomes
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Be familiar with Microsoft Word and its layout
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Be able to create and save Word documents
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Be able to use additional features to improve your work, productivity, and collaboration
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Course contents
This training course is broken down into 2 sections
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1The Basics
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2Additional Features
Section 1
Start by getting familiar with the Word interface and the core tools you’ll be using. Learn how to create and save new documents, format text to make it pop, and manage your content with ease. This first section lays the foundation for everything you’ll do in Word.
Section 2
You’ve mastered the basics; now it’s time to explore additional features. Discover how to add visual elements like images, tables, and more. Learn productivity hacks using tools like Find & Replace and shortcuts. Enhance collaboration with tools that allow you to track changes, leave comments, and share documents seamlessly.
About this course
Mastering Microsoft Word is more than just learning a tool; it’s about accessing greater efficiency and creativity both personally and professionally.
This course is designed to make navigating the features of Microsoft Word simple and effective. From understanding the layout to mastering essential tools like formatting text and saving documents, this course has everything you need to get started.
This training course is packed with hands-on guidance to help you make the most of Microsoft Word for your future projects.
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Microsoft Word: The Basics Training certificate

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Each of our courses ends with a multiple-choice test to measure your knowledge of the material.
This Microsoft Word: The Basics Training course concludes with a 20 question multiple choice test with a printable certificate. In addition, brief in-course questionnaires guide the user through the sections of the training and are designed to reinforce learning and ensure maximum user engagement throughout.
As well as printable user certificates, training progress and results are all stored centrally in your LMS (Learning Management System) and can be accessed any time to reprint certificates, check and set pass marks and act as proof of a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.
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Your Microsoft Word: The Basics Training Certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, pass percentage, date of completion, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities.
Please note if you are using our course content via SCORM in a third party LMS then we are unable to provide certificates and you will need to generate these in your host LMS yourself.
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MICROSOFT WORD BASICS
REALLY GOOD COURSE TO ENROLL IN WHEN YOU ARE DUE TO START WORKING AGAIN, AFTER A PROLOUNGED AMOUNT OF TIME AND YOU HAVE TO GO INTO A DIFFERENT WORKING ENVIRONMENT.
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An excellent course for someone who did not have the opportunity to have this course at school. Thank you!
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the corce is a powerful tool for use and imprve my capacity to my confidence and trust me how i use , and help ful to individuals.
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Good basics for a starter
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Why is this training important?
Whether you’re drafting reports for work, completing assignments for school, or crafting personal projects, Word helps you do it all with polish and professionalism.
This training equips you with practical skills to streamline your tasks, from creating and formatting documents to using advanced features that boost collaboration and productivity. Save huge amounts of time by learning essential shortcuts, craft eye-catching documents, and collaborate seamlessly with colleagues – all thanks to a solid foundation in Word.
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