Microsoft Word, Word Processing Training, Courses, Leicester, Distance Learning, Home Study

WORD PROCESSING
Email the course tutors Jacky or Caron
or telephone 0116 232 5166

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ONE DAY COURSES - TUTOR LED

FD6 - Microsoft^Ž Word - Introduction
FD6i - Microsoft^Ž Word - Intermediate
FD8 - Microsoft^Ž Word - Advanced

LONGER COURSES - LESSONS AT TIMES TO SUIT

C1 - Word Processing & Typing for Beginners
C2 - Word Processing For Beginners
C3 - Word Processing - Intermediate
C4 - Word Processing - Advanced
OS2 - Office Skills - Word Processing & Spreadsheets

HOME STUDY

OS2 - Office Skills - Word Processing & Spreadsheets
Using Word and Excel

FD6 - Microsoft^Ž Word - Introduction - One Day

Using Microsoft^Ž Word 97, 2000 or XP this course is suitable if you have little or no experience of the program. This tutor-led course is available at KeyNet in Glenfield or at your premises. At KeyNet the training is for very small groups - maximum of 6. Course manual and certificate supplied. Email the course tutor Jacky or telephone 0116 232 5166.

Topics include:

Introduction; Getting Started;
Open, Close, New and Save As;
Views, Toolbars and Options;
Creating Documents, Reports, Letters and Memos;
Moving Around Documents; Using Go To and Find;
Text Alignment; Changing Line Spacing;
Selecting Text for Editing;
Text Formatting and Paragraph Formatting;
Numbering, Bullets and Indentation;
Undo and Redo; Spelling and Grammar Checker;
Printing and Print Preview;
Copying and Moving Text;
Page Layout and Margin Settings;
Creating Headers and Footers;
Word Count; Inserting Pagebreaks;
Displaying Non-printing Characters;
Changing Case; Keyboard Shortcuts;
Tabulation Left, Right, Centred and Decimal.
(May also include an introduction to Tables).

1 Full Day 9.30 am to 4 pm - Certificate upon completion

FD6i - Microsoft^Ž Word - Intermediate - One Day

Using Microsoft^Ž Word 97, 2000 or XP this course is suitable if you are already able to use the functions covered in the introductory course. This tutor-led course is available at KeyNet in Glenfield or at your premises. At KeyNet the training is for very small groups - maximum of 6. Course manual and certificate supplied. Email the course tutor Jacky or telephone 0116 232 5166.

Topics include:

Introduction; The Open & Save As Dialog Boxes; Creating Multi-Page Documents; Sorting Files;
Toolbar Options; Page Numbering;
Automating Your Work;
Over-riding Word; Control of Numbering etc;
Using AutoFormat; Creating AutoText Entries;
Inserting Symbols and Drop Caps;
More about Page Layout and Margin Settings;
More about Copying and Moving Text;
Drag and Drop; The Office Clipboard;
Using Find, Replace & Go To;
Formatting Text; Using the Format Painter;
Formatting Paragraphs;
Indentation, Bullets and Numbering;
Creating Columns; Shortcut Keys;
More about Headers and Footers;
Templates and Wizards;
Using Tabs and Creating Tables;
Borders and Shading Techniques;
Pictures, Text Boxes and Drawing Shapes;
Using WordArt; The Thesaurus;
Envelopes and Labels;
Creating and Using a Mail Merge.
Creating and Using Bookmarks.

1 Full Day 9.30 am to 4 pm - Certificate upon completion

FD8 - Microsoft^Ž Word - Advanced - One Day

Using Microsoft^Ž Word 97, 2000 or XP this course is suitable if you are already able to use the functions covered in the introductory and intermediate courses. This tutor-led course is available at KeyNet in Glenfield or at your premises. At KeyNet the training is for very small groups - maximum of 6. Course manual and certificate supplied. Email the course tutor Jacky or telephone 0116 232 5166.

Topics include:

Introduction; Toolbar Options;
More about Tables; Using AutoFormat;
Using Formulae; More about Borders and Shading; Sorting; Using Multiple Sort Criteria;
Newspaper Columns; Shrink to Fit;
Pictures, Text Boxes and Drawing Shapes;
Wrapping Text; Using WordArt;
Desktop Publishing; Report Writing;
Outline View; Numbering Headings;
Adding Sub-Sections;
Creating Styles and Tables of Contents;
Managing Files; Searching for Files;
Document Security; Levels of Security;
Password Options;
Creating Document Templates;
Using the Document Map;
Creating and Running Macros;
Keyboard Shortcut Commands;
More about Headers and Footers;
Additional Features.

1 Full Day 9.30 am to 4 pm - Certificate upon completion

C1 - Word Processing & Typing for Beginners

This course is suitable if you wish to improve your typing skills or speed and also learn the word processing topics as for C2. You can either split your time evenly between the typing and word processing or if you wish you can spend most of the time on typing (up to 18 hours) and learn the essentials of the word processing topics in the remainder of the time. This tutor-led course is available at KeyNet in Glenfield in small groups - maximum of 6. Email the course tutor Jacky or telephone 0116 232 5166.

20 to 24 Hours Certificate Course - Certificate upon completion
Attend at times to suit you, for example, daily for 2 weeks or once a week for 10 or 12 weeks.

Recognised qualifications are available if required through OCR (RSA).
See OCR Exams & Courses section.

C2 - Word Processing For Beginners

Using MicrosoftŽ Word 97, 2000 or XP. Suitable if you have some typing or keyboard experience and wish to learn word processing. This tutor-led course is available at KeyNet in Glenfield in small groups - maximum of 6. Email the course tutor Jacky or telephone 0116 232 5166.

Topics include:

Introduction to Windows; Introduction to Word Processing; Getting Started; Open, Close, New and Save As; Views, Toolbars and Options; Creating Documents, Reports, Letters and Memos; Moving Around Documents; Using Go To and Find; Text Alignment; Changing Line Spacing; Selecting Text for Editing; Text Formatting and Paragraph Formatting; Numbering, Bullets and Indentation; Undo and Redo; Spelling and Grammar Checker; Printing and Print Preview; Copying and Moving Text; Page Layout and Margin Settings; Creating Headers and Footers; Word Count; Inserting Pagebreaks; Displaying Non-printing Characters; Changing Case; Keyboard Shortcuts; Tabulation Left, Right, Centred and Decimal. (May also include an introduction to Tables and Formatting Tables).

10 Hours Certificate Course - Certificate upon completion
Attend at times to suit you, possibly daily for 1 week or once a week for 5 weeks.

Recognised qualifications are available if required through OCR (RSA).
See OCR Exams & Courses section.

C3 - Word Processing - Intermediate

Using MicrosoftŽ Word 97, 2000 or XP. Suitable if you have completed the beginners course or if you wish to become more proficient with a program you already use. This tutor-led course is available at KeyNet in Glenfield in small groups - maximum of 6. Email the course tutor Jacky or telephone 0116 232 5166.

Topics include:

Introduction; The Open & Save As Dialog Boxes; Creating Multi-Page Documents; Sorting Files; Toolbar Options; Page Numbering; Automating Your Work; Over-riding Word; Control of Numbering etc; Using AutoFormat; Creating AutoText Entries; Inserting Symbols and Drop Caps; More about Page Layout and Margin Settings; More about Copying and Moving Text; Drag and Drop; The Office Clipboard; Using Find, Replace & Go To; Formatting Text; Using the Format Painter; Formatting Paragraphs; Indentation, Bullets and Numbering; Creating Columns; Shortcut Keys; More about Headers and Footers; Templates and Wizards; Using Tabs and Creating Tables; Borders and Shading Techniques; Pictures, Text Boxes and Drawing Shapes; Using WordArt; The Thesaurus; Envelopes and Labels; Creating and Using a Mail Merge. Creating and Using Bookmarks.

10 Hours Certificate Course - Certificate upon completion
Attend at times to suit you, possibly daily for 1 week or once a week for 5 weeks.

Recognised qualifications are available if required through OCR (RSA).
See OCR Exams & Courses section.

C4 - Word Processing - Advanced

Using Microsoft^Ž Word 97, 2000 or XP. Suitable if you are familiar with the program but wish to learn the advanced features. This tutor-led course is available at KeyNet in Glenfield in small groups - maximum of 6. Email the course tutor Jacky or telephone 0116 232 5166.

Topics include:

Introduction; Toolbar Options; More about Tables; Using AutoFormat; Using Formulae; More about Borders and Shading; Sorting; Using Multiple Sort Criteria; Newspaper Columns; Shrink to Fit; Pictures, Text Boxes and Drawing Shapes; Wrapping Text; Using WordArt; Desktop Publishing; Report Writing; Outline View; Numbering Headings; Adding Sub-Sections; Creating Styles and Tables of Contents; Managing Files; Searching for Files; Document Security; Levels of Security; Password Options; Creating Document Templates; Using the Document Map; Creating and Running Macros; Keyboard Shortcut Commands; More about Headers and Footers; Additional Features.

10 Hours Certificate Course - Certificate upon completion
Attend at times to suit you, possibly daily for 1 week or once a week for 5 weeks.

Recognised qualifications are available if required through OCR (RSA) qualifications.
See OCR Exams & Courses section.

OS2 - Office Skills -
Word Processing & Spreadsheets

Special price for this course.
This course is suitable if you are already able to use a keyboard and mouse. Learn word processing and spreadsheet skills using Microsoft^Ž Word and Microsoft^Ž Excel. Comprehensive training covering the topics as detailed in the individual courses. Internationally recognised qualification available on this course. Also available as a distance learning / home study course. Email the course tutors Jacky or Caron or telephone 0116 232 5166.

Topics include:

Microsoft^Ž Word 97, 2000 or XP
Introduction; Getting Started;
Open, Close, New & Save As;
Views, Toolbars & Options;
Creating Documents, Reports, Letters and Memos; Selecting Text for Editing;
Text Formatting and Paragraph Formatting; Numbering, Bullets and Indentation;
Undo & Redo; Spelling and Grammar Checker; Printing & Print Preview;
Copying and Moving Text;
Page Layout and Margin Settings;
Headers & Footers;
Addressing Envelopes & Labels;
Setting Tabs.
(May also include an introduction to Tables).

Microsoft^Ž Excel 97, 2000 or XP
Introduction; Getting Started;
Creating Worksheets;
Open, Close, New & Save As;
Views, Toolbars & Options;
Spreadsheet Mathematics; Building Formulae; Functions; Relative & Absolute References;
Copying & Moving;
Page Setup; Layout, Headers & Footers;
Number Format & Format Painter;
Formatting Cells & AutoFormat;
Rows & Columns, (Inserting and Deleting);
Printing & Print Preview;
What If? and Goal Seek;
(May also include an introduction to Charts).

20 to 24 Hours Certificate Course - Certificate upon completion
You can choose to learn at home or attend KeyNet's Training Centre at times to suit you. You can attend full time or part time, for example, daily for 2 weeks or once a week for 10 or 12 weeks.

Recognised qualifications are available if required through OCR (RSA).
See OCR Exams & Courses section.