Introduction to Microsoft Word
Info Systems
A course by
UCOL
Learn the basics of word processing and document creation in this free, flexible course on Microsoft Word at UCOL.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
Core skills this course teaches
Basic Word Processing Skills
Acquire the foundational skills necessary to produce, format, and edit a range of documents using Microsoft Word.
Document Creation
Learn to create different types of documents for various personal, professional, or academic purposes.
Document Formatting
Apply formatting options such as fonts, margins, tabs, headers, footers, bullets, and numbering to improve document presentation.
What You're Signing Up For
This free Introduction to Microsoft Word course at UCOL provides 40 hours of flexible, facilitated learning designed to equip learners with basic word processing skills. Students will learn how to create, format, and edit documents using Microsoft Word, ideal for personal, educational, or professional use. The course is open entry, requires no previous qualifications, and is supported by facilitators. Study at your own pace during set hours at the Palmerston North or Whanganui campuses.
Course Content
- Changing fonts
- Formatting: paragraphs, margins, tabs
- Editing documents
- Creating title pages
- Moving and copying information
- Using headers and footers
- Working with tables
- Bullets and numbering
What you need to know first
Open entry. No previous academic qualifications needed.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Business Administration
Office Administration
Information Technology
Future employment opportunities might be
Improve job readiness for office and administrative roles
Foundation for further IT or business study