Course Description
The Microsoft Word 2007 program is a comprehensive, performance-based certification preparation program designed to validate business computer skills using Microsoft Word 2007 software. This interactive online program will prepare you to take Microsoft Certification Exam 77-601. Students will not only gain basic knowledge of the software, but also how to use tables, Mail Merge, create hyperlinks, add borders and shading, merge cells, design a web page, create and edit styles, and even how to use the Document Map. The Microsoft Word 2007 course has continuous assessment for goal-based learning. The course contains three modules with multiple lessons in each. A student needs to achieve 70% of all possible points to be able to continue on to the following module. This course also includes a final project which must be completed and submitted to the instructor. Students will need to have Microsoft Word 2007 installed on their computer prior to taking this course.
Course Objectives
By completing the Microsoft Word 2007 course, students will:• Know how to create and customize documents.
• Learn to format content and control pagination.
• Become skilled in formatting illustrations, graphic text, and text boxes.
• Understand how to use Quick Parts to organize content, modify tables, and merge documents.
• Know how to insert, modify, and delete comments.
• Learn to share and secure documents.
Course Outline
a. Getting Started
b. Working with Text
c. Working with Graphics
d. New Tools in Office 2007
e. Create a Business Letter
f. Using Text Boxes
II. Intermediate Guide to Microsoft Word 2007
a. Make a Newsletter
b. Create a Mail Merge with Word
c. Create a Mail Merge with Excel
d. Create a Web Page
III. Advanced Guide to Microsoft Word 2007
a. Advanced Graphics Layout
b. Create Styles and Make a Table of Contents
c. Create and On-line Form with Drop Down Lists and Default Values
More Information
| Language | English |
| Course Length | 35.00 hours |
| Duration of Access | 3 months |
| Instructor | Elizabeth Ann Nofs; Clair E. Dickson, Student Services |
| Vendor | Gatlin Education |
| Prerequisites/Audience | A basic understanding of computer skills, Internet connection, and emailing capabilities are required. This course is intended for students who want to learn how to effectively use Microsoft Word 2007. |
| Requirements/Materials Included | This course cannot be taken on a Mac computer. Technical requirements include but are not limited to having internet access with a 56K modem, but it is highly recommended that you have DSL or High Speed Cable Internet Access; 64 MB system RAM; 200 MB free hard disk space memory or sufficient storage; reliable email account access, CD-ROM/DVD capabilities, and a reliable Internet provider. You will need the following products already be loaded on the computer in order to take this course: Windows Vista Business edition or Windows XP, Microsoft Word 2007, Adobe Acrobat Reader (free version), and Flash Player. GES will provide the following materials: • Beginning Guide to Microsoft® Word 2007 • Intermediate Guide to Microsoft® Word 2007 • Advanced Guide to Microsoft® Word 2007 |