Online Class: Microsoft Word 2016

Transform your document processing skills with our Word 2016 course, crafted to guide you through creating, formatting, and publishing professional documents. With a focus on both novice-friendly basics and pro-level features, this course helps you expertly manage everything from simple text to elaborate multimedia projects.
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  • 19
    Lessons
  • 21
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 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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  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 
 

Course Lessons

Lesson 1. Understanding Microsoft Word 2016: A Comprehensive Introduction

The Microsoft Word 2016 course is designed to enhance user skills with its updated functionalities and publishing capabilities. It employs a structured learning approach with assignments to reinforce each lesson, making it accessible for both beginners and advanced users. 9 Total Points
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: Introduce Yourself
  • Assessment: Exam 1

Lesson 2. The Art of Document Management in Word 2016

Mastering document management and keyboard functions in Word 2016 ensures efficient creation, editing, and storage of your work. This lesson covers skills from opening and saving files to utilizing the keyboard and touchscreen for effective document handling. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 2

Lesson 3. Quickly Navigate Word

Find and Replace empowers users to swiftly edit or format sections by locating terms and making collective replacements. This function is vital for efficiently managing word choices across lengthy compositions. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 3

Lesson 4. Text Management 101

Mastering Microsoft Word's basic editing skills involves learning how to select, cut, copy, and format text efficiently for seamless document creation. Understanding the Clipboard and Paste Options further refines your ability to manage text placement while maintaining desired formatting. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 4

Lesson 5. Mastering Text Formatting in Word 2016: A Comprehensive Guide

Text formatting in Word 2016 allows users to adjust the appearance of text by changing the font type, size, and other attributes, making documents more aesthetically pleasing. This lesson explores various options and tools, such as bold, italic, underline, and color changes, accessible via the Home tab and Font group. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 5

Lesson 6. The Art of Paragraph Formatting in Word 2016

With Word 2016, users are empowered to format paragraphs through alignment controls, which include left, right, center, or justified text alignment, offering a versatile approach to document layout. The program provides intuitive tools under the Home tab to effortlessly adjust alignment and maintain a clean, professional look for both individual paragraphs and entire documents. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 6

Lesson 7. Enhancing Word Documents with Formatting Tools

Unlock the potential of Word by exploring text effects, styling numbers, and formatting lists, helping improve document clarity and design. Essential tools like the Format Painter and list sorting ensure consistently polished and organized content. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 7

Lesson 8. Creating Consistent Documents with Word Styles

Style formatting in Word combines multiple formatting options into single selectable styles, simplifying document design. With five types of styles including paragraph, character, and table, Word allows for efficient and consistent application of complex text formatting. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 8

Lesson 9. Elevate Your Word Documents with Effective Formatting

Effortless control over page size, color, and margins shapes how your Word document communicates its message, regardless of content complexity. Headers, footers, and borders enrich document design, adding layers of clarity and professionalism with simple, intuitive steps. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 9

Lesson 10. The Art of Customizing Word's Default Template

Microsoft Word 2016 offers a vast array of templates accessible through the File>New tab, including options for budgets, letters, and brochures. Additionally, connected users can browse thousands of templates via Office.com, providing flexibility and variety for diverse document needs. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 10

Lesson 11. Enlivening Text with Visuals in Word

Incorporate SmartArt and charts in your Word 2016 documents to illustrate data and processes visually, making complex information easier to understand. Updated with new chart types like Treemap and Waterfall, these tools allow for sophisticated data representation directly within your document. 9 Total Points
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 11

Lesson 12. The Art of Table Creation

Merging and splitting cells enable streamlined content organization, and tables can include basic math operations akin to spreadsheet functions for quick calculations directly within the document. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 12

Lesson 13. Text Boxes and Layouts: Your Guide to Word 2016

Transform Word 2016 into a desktop publishing powerhouse by learning to design newsletters and brochures entirely from scratch. By utilizing text boxes, grid lines, and ruler tools, you can precisely align and format text for an impressive finish. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 13

Lesson 14. Effective Strategies for Handling Over 100-Page Documents

Managing extensive documents is made more efficient by fragmenting them into sections and using Word's master document feature for cohesive integration, ensuring linked updates across all content. Headings enable the straightforward creation of a dynamic Table of Contents, simplifying navigation and maintaining consistency. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 14 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 14

Lesson 15. Unlocking Bibliography & Citation Tools in Word

Discover the intricacies of formatting technical documents in Microsoft Word, including the tools for line numbering and easy citation management—perfect for creating structured, reference-heavy reports. Learn to insert special symbols, equations, and hyperlinks, while mastering additional features like bookmarks and cross-references. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 15 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 15

Lesson 16. Mastering Mail Merge in Microsoft Word

With the tools available in the Mailings tab, users can tailor envelopes and labels to individual specifications, including size and print details, then seamlessly merge lists for organized document handling. Mail Merge simplifies mass communication by filling documents with unique recipient data drawn from custom or existing lists. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 16 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 16

Lesson 17. Proofread Like a Pro with Word Tools

Printing in Microsoft Word offers customizable options such as selecting page ranges, adjusting print orientation, and setting margins to meet specific output needs. By leveraging collaborative features like real-time typing and the Share button, users can co-author documents seamlessly, enhancing productivity and teamwork. 9 Total Points
  • Lesson 17 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 17

Lesson 18. Document Security, Comparison, and Automation: Mastering Microsoft Word Tools

Scour your files for confidential information with the Document Inspector, utilize the compare tool to observe textual differences, and shield document integrity through varied protection measures. Macros accelerate document management tasks by reducing steps into singular commands. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 18 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 18

Lesson 19. Effortless Efficiency: Adjusting Word's Interface for Your Needs

Lesson Summary 1: Microsoft Word 2016 allows users to customize the ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar by rearranging tabs, creating custom groups, and adding commands. Users can also modify document properties and change the application’s theme and background for a more personalized experience. 97 Total Points
  • Lesson 19 Video
  • Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; 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.
 

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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