Word Bootcamp (Self-Paced)

Self-paced online training with expert support 2 modules

Learn the Microsoft Word skills that actually matter, from the basics of formatting and working with text to more advanced techniques like mail merges and customizing templates.

$498 12 clock hours Live Support Start anytime

This course includes

  • 12 hours of project-based training from experts
  • Software Access
  • Answers from real instructors
  • Retake for free within 1 year
  • Access to class recordings (30 days)
  • Verified digital certificate of completion

This is a self-paced course. For live instruction, check out our Word Bootcamp.

Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen what you already know, this course builds your Microsoft Word skills from the ground up. You'll work through a comprehensive curriculum covering all the major features you need to use Word with real confidence, from the basics all the way up to the tools that make experienced users so efficient.

You'll start by getting comfortable with the Word interface and learning how to create, save, and edit documents with ease. From there, you'll customize your Word environment, format text and paragraphs, and adjust layouts to fit your needs. Once the fundamentals are in place, you'll move into more advanced territory, working with lists and tables, inserting images, using shortcuts to speed things up, tracking changes, and putting mail merge to work. By the time you're finished, you'll have the skills to use Word confidently in your day to day routine.

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Courses in this Package

This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order.

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Unit 1 6 Hours

Microsoft Word Level I (Self-Paced)

Master essential shortcuts and techniques in this self-paced Microsoft Word course. Improve your productivity and efficiency by learning how to handle mass emails, fix formatting issues, and use time-saving shortcuts. No prior experience with Word is required.

  • Navigating and organizing documents
  • Formatting and managing text, paragraphs, and entire documents
  • Inserting and formatting tables
  • Creating and managing lists
  • Using endnotes, footnotes, and citations
  • Inserting and editing images in Word documents

Unit 2 6 Hours

Microsoft Word Level II (Self-Paced)

Enhance your Microsoft Word abilities with this self-paced training. Discover how to automate repetitive tasks, design custom styles and templates, and manage lengthy documents effectively. This course will help you improve your efficiency and streamline your work processes.

  • Efficiently manage and work with multiple documents
  • Track changes and collaborate using comments and revision tools
  • Apply advanced formatting techniques for polished, professional documents
  • Create and manage reference tables, including tables of contents and indexes
  • Design forms and utilize mail merge to automate personalized communications
  • Develop and apply custom style sets and templates for consistent formatting

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