Microsoft Word Advanced

1 Day Accredited Training

This training is accredited with MICT SETA and covers material for unit standard title, use a GUI-based word processor to create merged documents: ID 116942, NQF Level 3, 3 Credits

Dates: 18 November 2024 | 17 February 2025
Locations: Grayston Ridge Office Park, Sandton
Platform: Available In-Class / Online

Price: Available on Request

Course Introduction

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

This unit standard is intended for people who need to enhance document appearance using a GUI-based word processor either as a user of computers or as basic knowledge for a career needing this competency, like the ICT industry.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this Microsoft Word Advanced course, participants will be able to:

Increased Productivity: Advanced training in Microsoft Word can help you work more efficiently and save time on repetitive tasks. By learning keyboard shortcuts, macros, and other advanced features, you can complete your work faster and with fewer errors.
Consistent Formatting: By using styles and templates, you can ensure that your documents have a consistent and professional look. This can help you maintain your brand identity and make a positive impression on your audience.
Better Collaboration: Advanced training in Microsoft Word can help you work more effectively with others on a document. By using features like comments, track changes, and co-authoring, you can collaborate with colleagues and clients more easily and efficiently.
Improved Communication: With advanced training in Microsoft Word, you can create documents that are clearer, more concise, and more effective at communicating your message. By using features like tables of contents, cross-references, and mail merge, you can create documents that are easier to navigate and understand.

Advanced training in Microsoft Word can help you become a more skilled and efficient user of the software, which can lead to many benefits in your personal and professional life

Who should attend?

Administrative Staff: Administrative staff in various industries, such as healthcare and government, often use Microsoft Word to create reports, letters, and other documents. Advanced training can help them work more efficiently and create more professional-looking documents.
Business Professionals: Business professionals, such as managers, executives, and administrative assistants, often use Microsoft Word to create reports, proposals, and other documents. Advanced training can help them work more efficiently and create more professional-looking documents.
Educators: Educators, such as teachers and professors, may use Microsoft Word to create lesson plans, syllabi, and other materials. Advanced training can help them create more visually appealing and effective documents.
Students: Students of all ages may benefit from advanced training in Microsoft Word, as it can help them create more professional-looking papers and presentations for school assignments.
Writers: Writers, such as authors, journalists, and bloggers, often use Microsoft Word to draft and edit their work. Advanced training can help them use the software more efficiently and effectively.

Training Methodology

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Training Outline

Module 1: Describe the uses of merged documents.

Merging of documents is described in terms of its usage.
Applications for merged documents are described in term of their benefits.

Module 2: Create a merged document

A data source is created and saved that will be merged with various documents
Documents that suitable for merging with data sources (referred to as main documents) are identified and created with given reasons for suitability.
A merged document is created and saved using the merge function of a word processing application
Edit a data source and re-produce a merged document to prove the purpose of document merging