Here are some of the highlights for this course.
No application process, no pre-requisites, open to anyone
Learn at your own pace using a computer, tablet or smartphone
Take up to 90 days to complete the course
Receive a certificate of course completion and digital badge for successfully completing the course which can be shared on social media (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter), downloaded as a PDF, or even embedded in an email signature
In this 12-hr online, self-directed course, learners will explore how to use Microsoft Word. Learners will explore the Microsoft Word interface, create, format, and edit documents, as well as work with tables and charts. Lastly, learners will practice how to export, email, and print documents using this software program.
Review the course curriculum below to see the topics covered.
Learners who successfully complete the course will earn a digital badge and certificate of course completion that can be downloaded and shared via social media.
You will have access to the course for 90 days to work through the content.
Upon successful completion of this micro-credential, learners should be able to:
Navigate Microsoft Word interface
Create, format, and edit Microsoft Word documents
Create, format, and edit Microsoft Word tables and charts
Export, email, and print documents using Microsoft Word
Introduction from Sault College's eLearning Department
Before we begin...
What is asynchronous online self-directed learning?
Learner Resources and Supports
Technology Requirements
Learner Introductions
Course Navigation
Privacy and Accessibility Policies
Discussion Forum: Learner Engagement
Frequently Asked Questions
Help & Contact Information
Technical Discussion Forum
Welcome and Course Information
Modes of Learning
Learning Outcomes
Lesson 1: Learning Objectives
FREE PREVIEWLesson 1: Interface Overview
FREE PREVIEWLesson 1: Opening a New Document
FREE PREVIEWLesson 1: MS Word Interface
FREE PREVIEWLesson 1: Knowledge Check 1
FREE PREVIEWLesson 1: Showing and Hiding the Ribbon
Lesson 1: Display Options for Ribbon
Lesson 1: Auto-hide Ribbon
Lesson 1: Show Tabs
Lesson 1: Show Tabs and Commands
Lesson 1: Hiding Ribbon and Tab Options Video
Lesson 1: The Ruler
Lesson 1: Display Modes
Lesson 1: Display Modes - Continued
Lesson 1: Zoom Control
Lesson 1: Quick Access Toolbar
Lesson 1: Adding Commands to Quick Access Toolbar
Lesson 1: Tell Me and Help Features
Lesson 1: Knowledge Check 2
Lesson 1: Summary
Lesson 1 Quiz
Lesson 2: Learning Objectives
Lesson 2: Download Required Files
Lesson 2: Creating and Editing Documents Overview
Lesson 2: Enter and Edit Text
Lesson 2: Learning Activity
Lesson 2: Inserting Current Date
Lesson 2: Interpreting the Wavy Lines
Lesson 2: Knowledge Check 1
Lesson 2: Saving a Document
Lesson 2: Saving a Document - Continued
Lesson 2: Backstage View
Lesson 2: Editing Text
Lesson 2: Knowledge Check 2
Lesson 2: Insertion Point Movement Keys
Lesson 2: Save Your Document as You Work
Lesson 2: Closing your Document and MS Word
Lesson 2: Cut, Copy and Paste
Lesson 2: Cut and Paste
Lesson 2: Copy and Paste
Lesson 2: Inserting Tips
Lesson 2: Spelling and Grammar Check
Lesson 2: Using the Spelling and Grammar Checker
Lesson 2: Using the Spelling and Grammar Checker - Continued
Lesson 2: Spelling and Grammar Task Pane
Lesson 2: AutoCorrect Feature
Lesson 2: Using AutoCorrect
Lesson 2: Replacing Text and Using Undo and Redo
Lesson 2: Replacing Text and Using Undo and Redo - Continued
Lesson 2: Tip
Lesson 2: Create a Document Based on a Template
Lesson 2: Opening a Template for Use
Lesson 2: Knowledge Check 3
Lesson 2: Knowledge Check 4
Lesson 2: Summary
Lesson 2 Quiz
Lesson 3: Learning Objectives
Lesson 3: Download Required Files
Lesson 3: Formatting Overview
Lesson 3: Apply Font and Font Effects
Lesson 3: Changing Font Size
Lesson 3: Knowledge Check 1
Lesson 3: Changing the Font
Lesson 3: Change Font Color
Lesson 3: Using Bold, Italic and Underline Command
Lesson 3: To Change Text Case
Lesson 3: Knowledge Check 2
Lesson 3: Highlighting Text
Lesson 3: The Format Painter
Lesson 3: Using the Format Painter
Lesson 3: Styles
Lesson 3: Applying Styles
Lesson 3: Styles Sets
Lesson 3: Knowledge Check 3
Lesson 3: Summary
Lesson 3 Quiz
Lesson 4: Learning Objectives
Lesson 4: Download Required Files
Lesson 4: More Formatting Options
Lesson 4: Aligning Text
Lesson 4: How to Align Text
Lesson 4: Indent and Add Tabs Using the Ruler
Lesson 4: Indenting
Lesson 4: Knowledge Check 1
Lesson 4: Indent Using the Tab Key
Lesson 4: Indent Markers
Lesson 4: First-line Indent Marker
Lesson 4: Hanging Indent Marker
Lesson 4: Left Indent Marker
Lesson 4: Using Indent Command
Lesson 4: Tabs
Lesson 4: Knowledge Check 2
Lesson 4: The Tab Selector
Lesson 4: Add Tab Stops
Lesson 4: Removing Tabs
Lesson 4: Line Spacing
Lesson 4: Changing Line Spacing
Lesson 4: Paragraph Spacing
Lesson 4: Formatting Paragraph Spacing
Lesson 4: Bulleted or Numbered Lists
Lesson 4: Creating a Bulleted List
Lesson 4: Working With Lists
Lesson 4: Adding Items to Current List
Lesson 4: Create a Numbered List
Lesson 4: Headers or Footers
Lesson 4: Inserting a Header or Footer
Lesson 4: Inserting a Preset Header or Footer
Lesson 4: Design Tab Options for Headers or Footers
Lesson 4: Setting a Different First Page for Header
Lesson 4: Removing a Header
Lesson 4: Knowledge Check 3
Lesson 4: Summary
Lesson 4 Quiz
