Microsoft Word Processing - Introduction [HPT]

Course intent

You will use the popular Excel software, part of the Microsoft Office suite, to create basic documents, incorporating simple formatting and page layouts. Word is a powerful word-processing tool which can help you produce professional letters, CVs brochures, flyers, cards, mailshots and much more.

If you use/have used a different word-processing programme, the skills learned here are easily transferrable.

What will I learn?

.You will:

  • Creating, editing, saving & printing documents
  • Formatting text, paragraphs and pages
  • Working with images and shapes
  • Changing the page layout
  • Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values
  • Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

    .This beginner’s course is for

    • Anyone with good computer, mouse and keyboard skills
    • If you are completely new to computers, please look at our Digital Skills & Confidence courses

    This course will be delivered through a live online session using Zoom

    To fully participate in this course, you will need:

    • An email address
    • A reliable internet connection
    • A computer/laptop /tablet with a fully updated browser
    • A working microphone and webcam.

    Once enrolled on this course you will receive detailed instructions for taking part online

    As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

    What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

    .To fully participate in this course, you will need:

    • Access to a computer/laptop/tablet with a reliable internet connection
    • A working microphone, and webcam

    If you struggle to read printed text on a screen, you may find it beneficial to have access to a printer to make your own hard copies of resources.

    Although this course is delivered for Word you can transfer your skills to other word-processing software such as Google Docs, Apple’s Pages, WordPad or the free online version of Office.

    What can I do when I finish the course?

    .You may like to progress onto another Surrey Adult learning course, such as:

    • Microsoft Word-Processing – Intermediate or Stages 1-3
    • Microsoft Spreadsheets Excel
    • Microsoft Office 365 & The Cloud
    • Digital Skills & Confidence courses
    • Essential Digital Skills (EDSQ) Accredited courses

    Or your tutor can direct you to ‘Next steps’ section, on our web site, if you wish to do something else

    Additional information

    .We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

    We value and support equality, diversity and inclusion by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

    How to enrol

    You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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Details

  • Day: Saturday
  • Start date: 28 Jun 2025
  • Time: 10am to 3:30pm
  • Cost: £8
  • Location: Guildford centre
  • Sessions: 1 sessions
  • Tutor: Jay Vara
  • Course code: QHDZ6311GA
  • Places: Call 0300 200 1044

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