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Computer Skills

Wake Tech offers non-degree training to help you quickly learn computer programs used in today's workplaces. The condensed training is taught in one- and two-day classes.

While classes are taught at Wake Tech campuses and centers, we also can develop a course for a specific group and deliver that training at your office or facility.

Computer Skills Courses

Microsoft Word Certification Training

Successfully completing your Microsoft Word training and becoming certified demonstrates mastery of one of the most desired workplace software skills by employers of any industry. Adding this credential to your resume sets your professional profile apart from the casual Word user. It validates your skills and proficiency as well as demonstrates your initiative and dedication. This Microsoft Word course prepares you for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert certification exam for Microsoft Word. You learn to create, edit, format and print Microsoft Word documents. You then move on to learn advanced formatting, use Word drawing tools, create and manage tables and work with column layouts. You also learn more advanced techniques, such as working with tables of contents, footnotes and endnotes, adding comments, tracking changes, comparing and combining documents, creating envelopes and labels, using Mail Merge and protecting documents. Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared for the Microsoft Office Specialist Expert certification exam for Word.

Course Objectives

Learn to create and edit Microsoft Word documents

Build impressive new documents using Word templates

Format text and other elements to keep your documents clear, organized and easy to read and automate repetitive tasks using macros

Create professional-looking documents with advanced editing tools


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to Word

Intermediate Word

Advanced Word

Final Exam


Contact Hours

70

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, you should be comfortable using a personal computer and be familiar with operating Microsoft Office software.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. Macs and Chromebooks are not compatible.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft Office 365, 2021 or 2019 (not included in enrollment). While you can use an older version of Microsoft Office, there will be some differences between your version and what you see in the course.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

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