Improve your basic Microsoft Word skills - this course will give you the core skills required to create and use basic business documents in the workplace.
On this course you'll learn useful tools and time-saving ways to select, format, cut, copy and paste text. The course will also improve your skills on using tables and working with pictures!
Tutor-led Course
Self-paced Course
Tutor-led Course
Tutor-led training, delivered 1-to-1 and to small groups!
Customised learning
Training can be customised to cover specific topics. Learn all topics from the course outline, or learn just what you need to know – you decide!
Duration
Training can be delivered in 1 day or over a period of time, eg 1 hour a week for 5 weeks.
Location
We can provide 1-to-1 training at our Aberdeen Training Centre. Business group training courses can be delivered onsite in the Aberdeen area and in cities throughout Scotland.
Remote learning
1-to-1 training can be delivered using Microsoft Teams.
Self-paced course
You'll get 12 months’ access to the self-paced online version of the course – you’ll be able to work through the course lessons at your leisure. Email support is available from your EC-PC Tutor when required.
Notes
You’ll receive a printed training manual if you attend a face-to-face course. For remote courses we’ll send you a PDF manual.
Certification
You’ll have the option to obtain the EC-PC Microsoft Word Basic User Certificate. To obtain the certificate you’ll need to complete the self-paced online course and pass a practical assessment.
Self-paced Course
Learn online at your own speed, with support from an EC-PC Tutor!
Learn by watching short video lessons
The course is made up of short bite-sized video lessons, watch each video then try out what you've been shown.
Get tutor support
Your EC-PC Tutor will support you during the course, answering any questions by email. Telephone and remote support is also available when appropriate.
Obtain certification
You'll have the option to complete an assessment – pass the assessment and you’ll receive the EC-PC Microsoft Word Basic User Certificate.
Requirements
You'll need a Windows PC, with a reliable broadband connection, installed with the latest version of Microsoft Word.
If you live in Scotland you could be eligible to apply for funding to pay for the course with an SDS Individual Training Account (ITA) from Skills Development Scotland.
You can apply for ITA funding if you are 16 or over and you are:
– unemployed and on benefits
– not working and have no income
– employed with an annual income less than £22,000
– self-employed with an annual income less than £22,000
You will not be eligible to apply for ITA funding if you are in education or involved in any other SDS funded programme.
FAQs
Q: I am currently on benefits, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?
A: Yes
Q: I have no income but my partner/husband/wife works, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?
A: Yes
Q: I am self-employed and earn less than £22,000 per annum, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?
A: Yes
Q: I am employed and earn less than £22,000 per annum, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?
A: Yes
Q: How do I apply for ITA funding?
A: Complete an online application on the My World of Work website.
