Microsoft Word Intermediate User

Training Course

This course will show you how to use Microsoft Word effectively at intermediate level. Learn the shortcuts and the tools that are used in the workplace by experienced Word users.

On this course you'll learn how to be more productive using Microsoft Word. You'll learn how to work effectively with documents and page layouts in Microsoft Word. We'll show you how to apply styles, and how they can be used to insert a Table of Contents. We'll also show you how to use mail merge tools and the core tools to create flow charts. We end the course covering ways to insert different types of hyperlinks and objects, and how to use content from other programs.

1-to-1 instructor-led training and self-paced learning

Remote learning and in-person training

Training can be delivered remotely using Microsoft Teams. We can also provide in-person training sessions at our Aberdeen Training Centre.

Requirements

You'll need some existing skills using Microsoft Excel, eg be familiar with the majority of topics covered on our Microsoft Word Basic User course. To complete the course online you’ll need a Windows PC installed with Microsoft 365 (if you don’t have Microsoft 365 you can download a free trial for 1 month).

Duration

The instructor-led training lasts 4 hours - training sessions can be delivered in 1 day or over a period of time, eg 1 hour a week for 4 weeks.

Self-paced learning

You'll get 12 months access to the self-paced online course. You’ll be able to watch short bite-sized video lessons and download practice files.

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

If you complete the self-paced online course, you’ll then have the option to work through a practical assessment – pass the assessment and you’ll obtain the EC-PC Microsoft Word Intermediate User Certificate.

Funding Opportunities

If you live in Scotland you could be eligible to apply 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.

Online Course – Apply for Funding

Aberdeen Course – Apply for Funding

What did others think of this course…

"Fantastic course, tailored to the individual. Very well presented. Not a bad comment to list, absolutely perfect in every way. Highly recommend."

Karen Will

Microsoft Word Intermediate User

Training Course

This course will show you how to use Microsoft Word effectively at intermediate level. Learn the shortcuts and the tools that are used in the workplace by experienced Word users.

Remote learning and in-person training

Training can be delivered remotely using Microsoft Teams. We can also provide in-person training sessions at our Aberdeen Training Centre.

Requirements

Duration

The instructor-led training lasts 4 hours - training sessions can be delivered in 1 day or over a period of time, eg 1 hour a week for 4 weeks.

Self-paced learning

You'll get 12 months access to the self-paced online course. You’ll be able to watch short bite-sized video lessons and download practice files.

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

If you complete the self-paced online course, you’ll then have the option to work through a practical assessment – pass the assessment and you’ll obtain the EC-PC Microsoft Word Intermediate User Certificate.

Funding Opportunities

If you live in Scotland you could be eligible to apply 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.

Online Course – Apply for Funding

Aberdeen Course – Apply for Funding

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"Fantastic course, tailored to the individual. Very well presented. Not a bad comment to list, absolutely perfect in every way. Highly recommend."