A new session of each course opens each month, allowing you to enroll whenever your busy schedule permits!
How does it work? Once a session starts, two lessons will be released each week, for the six-week duration of your course. You will have access to all previously released lessons until the course ends.
Keep in mind that the interactive discussion area for each lesson automatically closes 2 weeks after each lesson is released, so you’re encouraged to complete each lesson within two weeks of its release.
The Final Exam will be released on the same day as the last lesson. Once the Final Exam has been released, you will have 2 weeks plus 10 days to complete the Final and finish any remaining lessons in your course. No further extensions can be provided beyond these 10 days.
Week One
Lesson 01 - Getting to Know Word
Wednesday
This lesson introduces you to the basics of Microsoft Word, helping you get comfortable with the interface, Ribbon, and essential tools. You'll learn how to open, navigate, and view documents, as well as type and format text. By the end of this lesson, you'll have a solid foundation to start creating and working with documents in Word.
Lesson 02 - Managing Files
Friday
Here, you'll discover how to efficiently create, save, and organize your Word documents. You'll explore the benefits of templates, how to manage metadata, and different saving options, including OneDrive for cloud storage. Additionally, you'll learn how to protect your documents with passwords, version history, and backups to keep your work safe and accessible.
Week Two
Lesson 03 - Editing Your Document
Wednesday
Editing is an essential part of working in Word, and this lesson will teach you how to add, remove, copy, move, and replace text with ease. You'll explore tools like drag-and-drop editing, the Office Clipboard, and advanced Find and Replace options to help you quickly refine your content.
Lesson 04 - Working with Multiple Documents
Friday
Sometimes, you need to work with more than one document at a time. In this lesson, you'll learn how to view multiple documents side by side, switch between them efficiently, and share text between files. You'll also explore linking and embedding content from other applications to create dynamic, interconnected documents.
Week Three
Lesson 05 - Applying Basic Font Formatting
Wednesday
Make your text stand out with formatting tools! This lesson covers changing fonts, adjusting text size, applying bold, italics, and underline, and choosing text colors. You'll also learn how to format paragraphs using alignment, spacing, indentation, and lists, as well as apply and manage basic styles for a consistent look.
Lesson 06 - Going Further with Formatting
Friday
Take your formatting skills to the next level with advanced text effects, custom colors, and highlighting. You'll learn how to modify and manage styles, work with tabs and tab stops, and create custom bullet and numbered lists. This lesson will help you fine-tune the appearance of your documents for a polished, professional finish.
Week Four
Lesson 07 - Formatting a Document
Wednesday
Formatting isn't just about text—it's about the whole document! In this lesson, you'll explore page orientation, margins, headers, footers, and themes to enhance the layout of your document. Whether you're preparing a formal report or a creative project, you'll learn how to structure your pages beautifully and effectively.
Lesson 08 - Proofing and Printing Documents
Friday
Before sharing or printing your work, it's important to check for errors. This lesson covers spell check, grammar tools, the thesaurus, word count, and accessibility checks to ensure your document is polished and professional. You'll also learn essential printing settings, including custom paper sizes, double-sided printing, and envelope printing.
Week Five
Lesson 09 - Collaborating with Others
Wednesday
Word makes teamwork easy, and this lesson shows you how! You'll learn to track changes, add and respond to comments, and work with shared documents in OneDrive. You'll also explore how to save documents in different formats, check compatibility, and share your work efficiently with others.
Lesson 10 - Working with Graphics
Friday
Enhance your documents with images, shapes, and visual elements! This lesson teaches you how to insert, resize, and position pictures, as well as apply artistic effects, add text to shapes, and group objects for a professional and visually appealing document layout.
Week Six
Lesson 11 - Page, Section, and Column Breaks
Wednesday
Enhance your documents with images, shapes, and visual elements! This lesson teaches you how to insert, resize, and position pictures, as well as apply artistic effects, add text to shapes, and group objects for a professional and visually appealing document layout.
Lesson 12 - Tables
Friday
Tables are great for organizing information, and in this lesson, you'll learn how to create, modify, and format tables to make your data clear and easy to read. You'll also explore additional design elements like watermarks, page borders, and WordArt to add extra flair to your documents.