Word Processing
- Course Duration3 months
- Learning FormatFlexible Learning
- Course Fee£ 125 GBP
Course Overview
The Word Processing (Microsoft Word) course is expertly designed to take learners from beginner to advanced proficiency in one of the world’s most widely used software applications. Whether you’re a student, professional, entrepreneur, or aspiring administrator, this course provides essential skills to create, edit, format, and automate professional documents with confidence. Delivered online with practical exercises, this 3-month programme ensures you build real-world skills — from simple letter formatting to creating mail merge campaigns, collaborating on shared documents, and producing professional multi-page reports.
Course Curriculum
- Overview of Word interface, ribbons, toolbars, and navigation. Creating, saving, and managing documents.
- Text entry, font styles, sizes, colors, alignment, line spacing, and paragraph formatting.
- Inserting and formatting tables, pictures, shapes, SmartArt, and WordArt.
4 Hours
- Setting margins, orientation, page size, headers, footers, and page numbers.
- Using and creating styles, applying document themes, and working with templates for consistency.
- Adding footnotes, endnotes, citations, bibliographies, and creating tables of contents.
- Track changes, comments, compare documents, and protecting documents.
- Creating mail merge documents, labels, envelopes, and automating repetitive tasks.
- Using macros, keyboard shortcuts, and advanced formatting techniques.
8 Hours
- Creating a professional multi-page document incorporating all learned features, including formatting, references, and graphics.
Skills Covered
- • Professional document creation and layout design
- • Text formatting and paragraph structuring
- • Table creation and visual enhancement using graphics
- • Document automation using templates and mail merge
- • Collaboration through review tools and comments
- • Creating references and long-format reports
- • Efficient document navigation and customisation
Why join this program?
- • Perfect for professionals, students, and administrative roles.
- • Learn tools used in corporate, academic, and government environments.
- • Build job-ready skills for immediate application.
- • Ideal for CV enhancement and workplace efficiency.
- • Practical, hands-on training with real-world document tasks.
Course Objectives/key Features
- • Interactive lessons with industry examples.
- • Live sessions delivered by certified Microsoft experts.
- • Downloadable templates and practice exercises.
- • 100% online, accessible on any device.
- • Lifetime access to course materials and recordings.
- • Certificate of completion from London Technology College.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:- • Build and style simple websites.
- Confidently use Microsoft Word for everyday and advanced document tasks.
- • Create tables, charts, and visual elements to enrich your work.
- • Automate tasks using templates and mail merge
- • Collaborate on documents with tracking and version control.
- • Prepare professional documents such as reports, CVs, and business letters.
Why Choose London Technology College?
- • Open to All – Whether you're brand new or brushing up your skills, our courses are designed to meet you where you are.
- • Practical Approach – Learn by doing, with hands-on exercises that reflect real-world office tasks.
- • Experienced Tutors – Our instructors bring real industry know-how and a passion for teaching.
- • Certificate of Completion – Add an accredited certificate to your CV or LinkedIn profile to boost your job prospects.
- • Flexible Learning Options – Study at your own pace, from anywhere in the world. Ideal for working professionals and international students seeking flexibility without compromising quality.
- • Job-Ready Skills – Get trained in tools and techniques that employers actually look for.
- • Support That Stays With You – Need help? Our team is here from start to finish—no question is too small.
- • Learn at Your Own Pace – Take your time or move quickly—the course is designed to adapt to your needs.
- • Hands-On Projects – Put your skills into action with tasks like reports, spreadsheets, resumes, and more
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion from London Technology College, validating your ability to use Microsoft Word professionally and efficiently — a credential valued in business, education, and administrative sectors.
Earn Your Certificate in Word Processing:
- • Recognised UK-based certification.
- • Learn essential and advanced Microsoft Word features.
- • Apply your skills in office, academic, or personal settings.
- • Share your achievement on LinkedIn and in your professional portfolio.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No. This course is designed for complete beginners as well as those seeking to enhance their skills.
We use the latest version of Microsoft Word, but lessons are compatible with Word 2016, 2019, and Office 365.
Yes. A certificate will be issued by London Technology College after completing the course and final project.
Absolutely. The course is 100% online and designed to be flexible so you can study at your convenience.
You’ll need Microsoft Word installed on your computer, or access through an Office 365 subscription.
Yes. The course prepares you for real-world tasks required in admin, education, business, and other professional roles.