Microsoft Word Basic

1 Day Accredited Training

This course is accredited with MICT SETA, and material covers unit standards: 117924, NQF level 2, 5 Credits.

Dates: 20 January 2025
Locations: Grayston Ridge Office Park, Sandton
Platform: Available In class, In house and Online

Price: Available on Request

Prospen Course Introduction

This unit standard is intended for people who need to use Microsoft Word Basic skills alongside advanced formatting to documents 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.

Prospen Course Objectives

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

Improved Productivity: Learning the basic features of Microsoft Word can help you work more efficiently by allowing you to create and edit documents more quickly and accurately.
Better Organization: You will learn how to organize your documents more effectively, including how to format headings and subheadings, create lists, and use tables to present information.
Enhanced Professionalism: Knowing how to use basic formatting features like font, spacing, and alignment can help you create documents that look more polished and professional.
Increased Collaboration: Basic collaboration features like sharing documents, tracking changes, and leaving comments can make it easier to work with others on documents.
Better Job Prospects: Many jobs require knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word. Having a basic understanding of Word can make you more marketable to potential employers.
Improved Communication: Basic Word skills can also help you communicate more effectively by allowing you to create documents that are clear, concise, and visually appealing.

Prospen Who should attend?

Students: Those needing to create documents for school assignments, essays, or research papers.
Office Workers: Individuals in administrative roles who need to create basic documents, memos, or reports for their job tasks.
Job Seekers: Individuals aiming to improve their employability by learning fundamental Word skills commonly required in office-based roles.
Small Business Owners: People managing their business documents, letters, or basic promotional materials.
Anyone New to Word Processing: Individuals who have never used Microsoft Word or have minimal experience with word processing software.
Non-Profit Organizations or Volunteers: Individuals in non-profit organizations or volunteers who need to create basic documents for their initiatives or communications.

Prospen 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.

Prospen Training Outline

Module 1: Create and edit a graph (Graph refers to all types of graphs and/or charts.)

The major graph types are defined in terms of their purpose.
A graph is created from a given data source.
A graph is edited.
The graph type is changed.
A graph is copied and moved based on given specifications.
A graph is resized.
A graph is deleted from a spreadsheet.

Module 2: Load data from an external data source to produce a given spreadsheet result

The external data file is checked to ensure that the input into a spreadsheet will achieve the required results.
The format of the input file is determined to ensure correct input into a spreadsheet.
The data is copied into the spreadsheet
The resulting spreadsheet is in accordance with the given spreadsheet result.

Module 3: Insert and edit objects into a spreadsheet.