Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification is an industry standard, and is the only comprehensive, performance-based certification programme approved by Microsoft to validate desktop computer skills using Microsoft Office applications.

This level 3 course is ideal for people looking to gain an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Word 2003, and to build upon their existing Word skills. Delegates will learn how to use many of Microsoft Word's advanced features to create, modify, share and revise documents, to merge them for mailing, or to prepare them for the Web.

The lessons are based on tasks that you might encounter in the everyday world of work, and exercises based on realistic business scenarios, allowing you to see the relevance of training beyond just the classroom. In other words, you will learn far more than just the features of this software.

This is a professional course, leading to a globally recognised qualification that demonstrates the successful candidate has knowledge and competence in using Microsoft Word 2003.

Please note that the cost of this course covers 5 days of tuition only, designed to prepare students for their Microsoft Office Specialist exam. These exams will soon be available at Castle College, and we will update our course details to include the additional cost.

Overview

• Using advanced paragraph and picture formatting:
  • Insert page breaks
  • Control text flow options
  • Apply Paragraph and Section shading
  • Move, resize and delete a picture
  • Edit ClipArt
  • Control text wrapping
• Using advanced document formats:
  • Work with Styles
  • Update the current Style
  • Advanced Find & Replace
  • Advanced Header & Footer options
  • Create page borders
  • Create a Watermark
  • Use Column Breaks
• Working with Tables and Lists:
  • Advanced table formatting
  • Embed and modify Worksheets in a table
  • Perform calculations in a table
  • Link Excel data as a table
  • Sort with Word
  • Import data into a Chart
• Customizing Word:
  • Customize Toolbars, Menus and Keyboard shortcuts
  • Turn off personalized Menus
  • Modify Command settings
• Merging documents for mailing:
  • Insert Fields
  • Merge documents with a different data source
  • Generate mail labels
• Using Macros:
  • Record and Assign a Macro
  • Run and Edit a Macro
  • Copy and Rename a Macro
  • Delete a Macro
• Creating Forms:
  • Add Text Form fields
  • Add Drop Down Form fields
  • Add Check Box Form fields
  • Modify and Protect Form fields
  • Test and password-protect a Form

Overview cont.

• Working with others and with documents on the Web:
  • Protect a document
  • Create Versions
  • Set the default location for Workgroup Templates
  • Convert documents to and from HTML
  • Add a Link Bar
  • Add a Digital Signature
  • Modify Track Change options
• Working with Tables of Contents and Indexes:
  • Create and update a Table of Contents
  • Create and compile an Index
• Using long document formats:
  • Understand Footnotes and Endnotes
  • Create and use Bookmarks
  • Create Master documents and Subdocuments
  • Summarize a document

Who is it aimed at?

This course is primarily aimed at people employed by businesses employing 1-250 staff, who need to use Word's advanced features to create, share and present documents to a professional standard in organizations of all sizes. It is also suitable for students, individuals and aspiring professionals who are:

• Looking to develop their skills and enhance their career progression
• Looking to formalise their current knowledge with an industry benchmark

Focused on simple practical techniques this course will help you develop your expertise with Microsoft Word 2003, focus and refine your skills, and prepare you for MOS certification. It allows you access to AxisCommunity for ongoing help and advice, and prepares you for progression to higher level courses, such as MOS at the Expert level.

Entry requirements

This course is not suitable for complete beginners. Delegates should already hold a Level 2 certificate in Microsoft Word, or may be required to demonstrate Word skills to an equivalent standard.

As this course is aimed towards an assessment/examination, it is expected that all students will enter for the qualification.

Delivery method

The course is a 5 day fully trainer led course. To help reduce the effect on your business of losing a member of staff for 5 days, this course runs 1 day a week over 5 weeks. Delegates then have the time needed to absorb and implement the information gained during these intensive training days.

The course is delivered in small groups by experienced and qualified practitioners, with lessons and exercises based on realistic business scenarios. It qualifies for funding from the Learning and Skills Council to significantly reduce your fee.

Downloadable course overview (pdf)

Microsoft Office Specialist info (823kb)