Microsoft Word Classes Oakland, CA

This introductory 7-hour Microsoft Word course introduces students to a range of beginner Word concepts in order to be able to get up and running in no time with Word. This course covers many of the most used beginner Word components, including how to navigate around a document, formatting documents, working with text and paragraphs, using tables in Word, working with lists, inserting endnotes and footnotes, and how to insert images into documents. This course also offers a free retake within six months of completion to allow students to review any concepts and walk away with a much stronger grasp of the material.

This intermediate 7-hour Microsoft Word course teaches students a range of intermediate Word concepts in order to propel students from a novice user to a near expert. This course covers a wide range of intermediate to advanced Word components, including working with tables and charts, customizing formats, inserting content with quick parts, using templates to automate formatting, how to simplify lengthy documents, how to use mail merge for labels, and more. This course also offers a free retake within six months of completion to allow students to review any concepts and walk away with a much stronger grasp of the material. Prereq Note: Students must have proficiency working with Microsoft Word.

This one-day intermediate Microsoft Word course teaches more advanced skills. Students will learn how to work with tables, charts, and visual elements. They will also learn how to track changes, create templates, and mail merge. Students will receive a workbook and a free retake to refresh their skills.

This one-day Microsoft Word course covers basics like creating documents, entering and editing text, changing text appearance, adding simple graphics, inserting diagrams, finishing documents, and customizing options. This course, which features a combination of hands-on learning, instructor leadership, and interactive discussions, helps prepare students for MOS Microsoft Word Certification.

Learn how to utilize advanced Microsoft Word features in this one-day intermediate course. Students master areas like tables, charts, visual elements, content arrangement, document collaboration, content reference, data merging, and document customization. Students who have completed a Level 1 MS Office class and are working toward MOS Word Certification typically benefit from this course.

Learn to optimize Microsoft Word for business on personal purposes in this one-day introductory class. Word is more than a fancy typewriter. This platform has a number of features that make almost any document more visually appealing and easier to read. Specific topics include document creation and management, text entries and edits, appearance and structure modification, columns, tables, charts, graphic, diagrams, content arrangement, document finalization, and power custom features.

Microsoft Word is still the standard when it comes to word processing. This beginner course gives students more than a solid foundation. Students learn some MS Word fundamentals, so they spend more time composing documents and less time scrolling through menus. Other skills taught include management of the updated selection and navigation functions, advanced editing that includes special characters and time/date stamping, and easy paragraph formatting/page layout techniques. Inserting graphics and tables, another area covered in this course, helps writers emphasize key points. Finally, this six-hour course teaches students how to effectively proofread and edit their documents.

Expand your MS Word skill set with this intermediate course. Students learn how to take full advantage of some useful features. Working with styles and templates makes high-volume projects easier to manage. In-document functions, like tables, columns, and graphics, more visually appealing as well as informationally communicative. This course also teaches students how to work in groups indirectly and directly, with tools like mail merge and workgroup collaboration. Advanced formatting options, like headers, footers, and page breaks, help students put the finishing touches on their works. This intermediate course requires completion of a beginner course, a strong understanding of MS Windows, and a passion to use technology effectively.

Students who complete this advanced, six-hour course will be able to tap into MS Word’s full potential. Overall, the course focuses on things like creating long documents, fillable forms, and collaborative changes. Long documents include items such as a table of contents and index, so students learn how to prepare them. Specifically-formatted charts are part of the creation process as well. Additionally, students will learn to create forms with text fill-ins, drop-down selections, checklists, and macros. Collaborative operations include free-form notes and drawings, as well as embedding simple or complex equations into the document. Class prerequisites include completion of an intermediate class or an equivalent level of hands-on experience.