Improving Your Skills in MS Word

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Course code: 27239

when: From 03 Nov 2026 to 01 Dec 2026
Tuesday 10:00-12:30 5 weeks

where

location to be advised

fees

full fee for this course £25.00 (concessions free)

who: Direct Delivery

What is this course about?

Take your Microsoft Word skills to the next level! 
This intermediate course is designed to build your confidence and help you work more efficiently, whether for personal use, study, or work.

Over five weeks, you’ll explore a range of useful tools and features to help you create more polished and professional documents.

Over the 5 weeks, you’ll explore a range of powerful features that will transform the way you use Word, including how to:

<ul>
<li>Quickly find and update text using Find and Replace</li>
<li>Format your documents with precise indentation, tabs, and spacing</li>
<li>Create professional layouts with page setup, columns, and breaks</li>
<li>Add and customise hyperlinks, lists, headers, footers, and page numbers</li>
<li>Use built-in tools like Editor to improve your writing</li>
<li>Work confidently with tables to organise information</li>
<li>Collaborate effectively using Track Changes and Comments</li>
<li>Keep your documents secure with inspection and protection tools</li>
</ul>

By the end of the course, you’ll feel more confident producing polished, professional documents for everyday use.

Who is the course for?

This course is ideal for learners who already have basic Microsoft Word skills and are ready to build on them. If you want to become more efficient, confident, and capable when using Word, this course is for you

Any previous experience/qualifications you need to do the course

A basic level of conversational and written English is needed to complete this course. You must also have a basic level of Ms Word and computer skills.

What you need to bring with you

Learners must have access to Microsoft Word and a laptop or desktop with good wifi and a webcam (if online).

If the course is face to face the laptop will need to be brought to the venue.

How you will be assessed

Learning will be informal and supportive. Your progress will be observed through:

<ul>
<li>Group discussions and Q&A activities</li>
<li>Practical tasks during sessions</li>
<li>Personal reflections on your learning</li>
</ul>

How much studying will I need to do outside the lesson?

To reinforce your learning, you’ll be encouraged to practise your new skills outside of class using your own documents and devices.

The next steps....

As you progress, we’ll help you explore your next learning opportunities. You may wish to continue developing your digital skills with courses such as:

<ul>
<li>Introduction to Microsoft Excel</li>
<li>Improving Your Skills in Excel</li>
<li>Introduction to PowerPoint</li>
<li>Improving Your Skills in PowerPoint</li>
</ul>

We also offer wider programmes to support your personal development and employment goals.

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