ELEV-FP 008: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) – Word Essentials

ELEV-FP 008: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) – Word Essentials

Course Number: ELEV-FP 008

Duration: One day

Course Description:

Microsoft Word is the cornerstone of professional document creation, and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) – Word Essentials equips learners with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to confidently navigate and use this powerful tool. Learners gain a solid understanding of the Microsoft Word environment, enabling them to independently complete common workplace tasks. By mastering essential Word features, learners will be able to create, edit, and format documents for a variety of professional purposes, including reports, multi-column newsletters, resumes, and business correspondence.

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

• Navigate the Microsoft Word environment with confidence
• Create, edit, and format professional documents
• Work with text, paragraphs, tables, and lists
• Insert and manage references and document elements
• Enhance documents with images, shapes, and SmartArt

Course Modules:

Module One: Create and Manage Documents

• Create documents from scratch or using templates
• Open and edit PDF files in Word
• Insert text from external sources
• Navigate documents efficiently
• Format documents and customize views
• Manage document properties and inspect for hidden elements

Module Two: Format Text, Paragraphs, and Sections

• Insert, format, and edit text and paragraphs
• Apply font formatting and styles
• Manage line and paragraph spacing
• Clear formatting and highlight text
• Work with multiple columns and page layouts

Module Three: Create Tables and Lists

• Create, format, and modify tables
• Sort and organize table data
• Merge, split, and resize table cells
• Create and modify numbered and bulleted lists

Module Four: Create and Manage References

• Create and manage reference markers
• Insert footnotes, endnotes, and citations
• Generate and update tables of contents
• Insert and customize cover pages

Module Five: Insert and Format Graphic Elements

• Insert and format shapes, pictures, and text boxes
• Apply artistic and picture effects
• Format and position objects within documents
• Wrap text around images and objects
• Enhance documents using SmartArt graphics

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) – Word Essentials provides learners with the core skills needed to confidently create polished, professional documents in Microsoft Word. Join now to build a strong foundation in Word and elevate your everyday document skills.