Online Class: Microsoft Publisher 2016

Dive into Microsoft Publisher 2016 and gain skills to produce stunning publications effortlessly, whether by starting from scratch or modifying templates. With comprehensive video guides and lessons, you'll handle text, graphics, and layouts like a pro.
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  • 16
    Lessons
  • 18
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 7
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.7
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Publisher 2016 is Microsoft's entry-level desktop publishing program, allowing you to quickly create publications for the web or print.   You can easily create professional-looking publications by either creating them yourself from scratch or using one of the many pre-designed templates that Publisher offers.   These templates can easily be customized for the look you want.

This course will teach you the skills you'll need to successfully use Microsoft Publisher 2016.   Each lesson contains step-by-step instructions and explanations to show you how to use the features, then walks you through with HD videos so you can see how everything is done.  

In this course, you'll learn:

·     How to work with templates.

·     How to set up pages so creating publications is easy.

·     How to add shapes, images, and graphics to publications.

·     How to add beautiful backgrounds and other page elements.

·     How to create text boxes and add text.

·     How to format text and objects to customize the look of your publication.

·     How to use color correction and other photo editing tools for your publication.

·     How to add, resize, rotate, and group objects.

·     How to add tables to publications.

·     How to create a product catalog using Publisher 2013.

·     How to create bookmarks and hyperlinks.

·     How to share your publication, as well as how to prepare it for the printer.

·     And so much more!

You don't need previous experience with Publisher to be able to complete this course.  This course will start with basic skills, then move forward to more advanced features and techniques.  No matter your skill level with Publisher when starting the course, you will be able to successfully create any type of publication – just like a professional – when you are finished.

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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. Crafting Visual Masterpieces: An Elaborate Guide to Microsoft Publisher 2016

Publisher 2016's powerful yet simple interface supports the creation of everything from brochures to greeting cards, making it an ideal tool for novices and veterans alike. The course provides a comprehensive path for learning its features, culminating in projects and exercises that cement the user's newfound skills in design. 12 Total Points
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: Motives for Taking this Course
  • Assessment: Exam 1

Lesson 2. Microsoft Publisher 2016: A Designer's Essential Toolkit

Explore the Page Navigator and dynamic features such as inserting additional pages, providing a flexible workspace for multi-faceted projects like newsletters or portfolios. Right-clicking pages offers enhanced manipulation options akin to curating art pieces in a gallery, organizing content with intentional fluidity. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 2

Lesson 3. Discovering the Power of Design: A Deep Dive into Templates

Templates in Microsoft Publisher 2016 act as catalysts for creativity, providing a tailored foundation that facilitates personal expression across digital publications. By harnessing the customizable aspects of templates, users can create unique, impactful designs efficiently, from newsletters to greeting cards. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 3

Lesson 4. Unlocking Design Potential in Microsoft Publisher 2016

Design in Publisher 2016 connects artistic expression with technical setups such as margins, page size, and orientation, crucial for seamless print quality. This guide walks through the intricacies of layout type selection to ensure your digital and print projects convey their messages effectively. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 4

Lesson 5. Simple Guide to Object Manipulation

Microsoft Publisher is a potent yet often overlooked tool for crafting various publications through object manipulation. Mastering the manipulation of objects in Publisher can elevate your design skills, allowing for professional and aesthetically pleasing documents. 8 Total Points
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 5

Lesson 6. Artfully Enriching Your Content with Images

Strategic image placement transforms plain text publications into rich, engaging visual narratives. This guide explores the craft of image selection and manipulation, integrating images seamlessly to enhance storytelling and reader connection. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 6

Lesson 7. Exploiting Advanced Image Editing Tools in Microsoft Publisher

Mastering the art of image management can significantly enhance the impact of digital publications, transforming ordinary visuals into captivating narratives. This guide explores the nuances of using placeholders, resizing, cropping, and text wrapping, empowering creators to deliver engaging and aesthetically pleasing content. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 7

Lesson 8. Bringing Your Publications to Life with Microsoft Tools

With Microsoft Publisher, inserting shapes and other elements like calendars and ads becomes an opportunity to amplify a publication's communicative power. The integration of diverse visual components not only enhances design aesthetics but also promotes audience interaction, making it a versatile choice for any creative project. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 8

Lesson 9. Effortless Text Box Management in Publisher

Text boxes in Publisher are dynamic design elements crucial for organizing content; they're versatile, allowing resizing, rotation, and border alterations. By balancing text boxes nicely, designers can create engaging newsletters or brochures that captivate readers through strategic content and image placement. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 9

Lesson 10. The Art of Paragraph Formatting

In the digital era, mastering paragraph formatting elevates your documents by adding structure, fluidity, and emphasis, distinguishing your content from the rest. This lesson explores paragraph alignment, line and paragraph spacing, and the art of list creation to enhance readability and engagement. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 10

Lesson 11. Beyond the Surface: Delving into the Art of Error-Free Publishing

In publishing, ensuring error-free content is as important as creating visually attractive layouts. Tools like Microsoft Publisher's spell check and design error checker aid in perfecting your documents, ensuring they convey the desired message clearly and attractively. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 11

Lesson 12. Mastering Product Presentation with Microsoft Publisher

Finalizing a catalog involves thorough reviews, feedback incorporation, and design refinement to ensure consistency and impact. Choosing between digital and print distribution adds the final touch, aligning with the brand's engagement strategy. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 12

Lesson 13. Harness the Potential of Tables: A Guide to Visual Data Presentation

By understanding the core structure of tables and the available design tools, one learns to transform basic grids into captivating data displays. The lesson highlights practical applications across diverse sectors, illustrating the role of tables in facilitating clarity and engagement. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 13

Lesson 14. The Power of Color: Transforming Publications with Strategic Design

Explore the vast array of templates in Microsoft Publisher, providing a convenient starting point for any project while allowing for endless customization to reflect your style. Transform these professional layouts into authentic representations of your message with intuitive design elements and your creative input. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 14 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 14

Lesson 15. Harnessing Mail Merge for Effective Mass Mailings

The mail merge process involves three crucial steps: creating or selecting a recipient list, designing the publication with merge fields, and finalizing the document for distribution. This structured approach makes mass customization of communication both logical and seamless. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 15 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 15

Lesson 16. Unlocking the Power of Contemporary Publishing Techniques

Today's publishing landscape empowers authors by eliminating traditional limitations through digital resources, allowing for more experimental distribution strategies and paperless publication. For print needs, Microsoft Publisher provides an effective interface to create polished physical media that aligns with professional standards, offering quality control through the Pack and Go Wizard. 55 Total Points
  • Lesson 16 Video
  • Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Course Comments
  • Assessment: Exam 16
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
205
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Know what MS Publisher is and what it can do.
  • Demonstrate working with templates.
  • Demonstrate getting started with a blank template.
  • Demonstrate working with objects.
  • Demonstrate inserting images into publications.
  • Demonstrate inserting shapes and other objects into a publication.
  • Determine working with text and text boxes.
  • Describe formatting paragraphs within text boxes.
  • Describe correcting text and design errors.
  • Summarize creating a catalog.
  • Describe publishing, printing, and sharing publications.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Student Testimonials

  • "I learned a lot from this course." -- Cristina G.

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