Online Class: Microsoft Word 2016

This course will teach you all the skills you'll need to successfully use Word 2016.
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  • 19
    Lessons
  • 21
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 6,026
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 8
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.8
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Microsoft Word 2016 is the latest version of the popular word processing software offered as part of the Microsoft Office suite.  This course will teach you all the skills you'll need to successfully use Word 2016.   You'll learn everything you need to know to create and format documents, create publications such as brochures, and use Word's advanced features.  Each lesson in this course contains step-by-step instructions and screenshots that make learning easy.   There's no need to worry if you don't have previous experience with Word.  This course uses a building block system and starts with the most basic tasks before moving forward to more advanced features and techniques.

You'll learn:

·    How to navigate the Word 2016 interface

·    What's new in Word 2016

·    How to open new documents and existing documents

·    How to use templates

·    Basic and advanced text, paragraph, and document formatting

·    How to use Microsoft Word for desktop publishing

·    How to create brochures, flyers, and even business cards using MS Word

·    How to install apps to use with Word

·    How to insert images, graphics, and video

·    How to connect MS Word to Facebook and Flickr!

·    How to use MS Word as a photo editor

·    How to create an index, bibliography, or TOC using Word

·    How to create even more impressive tables than ever before using new formatting tools

·    And much more!

If you've already taken a peek at Word 2016, then you know how much this program offers.   This course was designed to teach you to use its abundant features like a pro.  While you do not need access to Word 2016 to successfully complete this course, it is helpful to be able to follow along in the program and gain hands-on experience.   Students are encouraged to take advantage of the free trial of Word 2016 available from the Microsoft website. 

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Introduction to Microsoft Word 2016

9 Points
Microsoft Word 2016 is the latest version of the popular word processing software offered as part of the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: Introduce Yourself
  • Assessment: Exam 1

Lesson 2: Working with Documents and the Keyboard

10 Points
In this lesson, we'll also talk about the keyboard and how you use it in Word 2016, as well as the touchscreen keyboard if you're using Word on a tablet device.
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 2

Lesson 3: Navigating Through a Word Document

10 Points
In this lesson, we're going to learn how to navigate through any Word document that you create.
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 3

Lesson 4: Basic Text Editing

10 Points
This lesson will cover basic editing skills that all beginners to Word need to know.
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 4

Lesson 5: Text Formatting

10 Points
Text formatting allows you to change the appearance and layout of text and other characters within a document.
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 5

Lesson 6: Paragraph Formatting

10 Points
Paragraph formatting in Word go way beyond simple alignment and margins. We will learn the various methods of formatting paragraphs in this lesson.
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 6

Lesson 7: More Ways to Format Text and Paragraphs

10 Points
Over the years, Word has become the end-all be-all of word processing programs. By the end of this course, you're likely to be impressed by all you can do with it.
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 7

Lesson 8: Style Formatting

10 Points
You can apply a formatting style to different elements of your document or the entire document. It makes formatting very quick and easy.
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 8

Lesson 9: Page Formatting

10 Points
Formatting your pages makes them look more attractive and makes them easier to read. Plus, it's easy to do with Word 2016.
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 9

Lesson 10: Templates

10 Points
Templates are documents that are already designed for you.
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 10

Lesson 11: Working With Graphics and Pictures

9 Points
Word 2016 has a wealth of tools to add interesting graphics that will help your readers easily grasp all of the important information.
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 11

Lesson 12: Tables

10 Points
Tables are a grid arranged into columns and rows. You can use tables to do complex page layout operations.
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 12

Lesson 13: Desktop Publishing

10 Points
In this lesson, we're going to start having fun. We're going to create a newsletter, then a tri-fold brochure.
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 13

Lesson 14: Long Documents

10 Points
In this lesson, we are going to discuss ways you can organize long documents to make them easier to manage and to navigate.
  • Lesson 14 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 14

Lesson 15: Technical Documents

10 Points
In this lesson, we are going to focus on some elements common to documents that are more of a technical nature, and the features Word provides to create these elements.
  • Lesson 15 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 15

Lesson 16: Mail Merge

10 Points
To create mailing lists, envelopes, labels, and merge mail lists, you will go to the Mailings tab on the Ribbon.
  • Lesson 16 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 16

Lesson 17: Proofing, Printing, and Publishing

9 Points
Spell Check is probably one of the most popular features in Microsoft Word simply because you do not have to be an excellent speller or need a top notch editor to successfully use Microsoft Word
  • Lesson 17 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 17

Lesson 18: Comparing, Merging, and Protecting Documents

10 Points
The Document Inspector lets you check your documents for hidden properties and personal information before you share it with other people.
  • Lesson 18 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 18

Lesson 19: Customizing and Expanding Word

97 Points
In Microsoft Word 2016, you can customize the ribbon to your liking. You can change the order of the tabs, or rearrange the groups that appear on each tab.
  • Lesson 19 Video
  • Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments
  • Assessment: Exam 19
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
274
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe introduction to MS Word 2016 and what it can do.
  • Describe working with documents and the keyboard.
  • Summarize navigating through a Word document.
  • Demonstrate basic text editing.
  • Demonstrate text formatting.
  • Demonstrate page formatting.
  • Describe methods and reasons for using templates.
  • Summarize working with graphics, pictures, and tables.
  • Summarize desktop publishing capabilities and working with long or technical documents.
  • Describe mail merge processes.
  • Describe proofing, printing, and publishing.
  • Describe comparing, merging, and protecting documents.
  • Describe methods for customizing and expanding word.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Microsoft Word 2016
Course Number: 8900366
Lessons Rating: 4.3 / 5 Stars (6,422 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: With online access available nationwide, this course reaches all U.S. states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. Additionally, it’s open to learners in English-speaking countries such as the UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Last Updated: June 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.8 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

  • "This course was a helpful and detailed explanation about the capabilities of Word. I liked how it did not assume the student knew things about Word prior to this course. The explanations were to the point and easy to understand. I also liked how it gave examples as to why you would want to use certain abilities." -- Hailey D.
  • "I really enjoyed this class. It even gave me some things I could use at work. I especially appreciated the assignments because I feel they ensured I really learned how to do what was discussed in the lesson. I appreciated the feedback that the instructor gave in response to my submissions." -- Donna S.
  • "I really liked this course. I learned a lot of new shortcuts that will help me work faster." -- Joseph R.
  • "All of it was useful to me. I needed extra training and this class helped me in all the right areas." -- Chelsea B.
  • "The video and the regular version was available at the same time, I really liked that." -- Iris R.
  • "The videos were really helpful and also the links to other information on line." -- Debbie D.
  • "The written material was most helpful. I was able to read the material while practicing on the computer." -- SABRINA H.
  • "What was most helpful were screen shots, step by step instructions and related assignments, and the the video at times." -- Bethann E.
  • "Whether you've used Word before or are a newbie, this class is great. I work with word processing everyday, but I was astonished by many of the features. This class saved me the trouble of pushing every button on every ribbon to figure out all those features." -- Mary H.
  • "The videos demonstrate the lessons and can be really helpful if a concept is not clear. The instructor is very knowledgeable and the lesson plan well organized." -- Mary H.
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