TCOM240
Microsoft Word for Technical Writers: Advanced
You may think you're familiar with Microsoft Word, but you'll be surprised by how much of Word's most useful functionality is hidden in plain sight.
In this course, you'll do a deep dive into features including lists, tables, headers, footers, complex page layouts and styles, which will allow you to be efficient at creating revisable, professional documents. You will also learn how to use Word's automatic settings to your advantage. When you've completed the course assignments, you will have created your own handbook for mastering Word as a technical communicator and learned a useful technique for sharing your knowledge with others.
The final assignment for this course is due one week after the course ends.
Instructional hours: 12
Overview
Location: Online
Format: Self-paced within deadlines set by instructor
Duration: 4 weeks
Tuition: $475
Can be applied to:
Technical Communication Certificate
Upcoming Offerings
Register for a course at any time, with the option to apply to a program later.
- Tue, May 28 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Jun 4 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Jun 11 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Jun 18 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Oct 29 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Nov 5 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Nov 12 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Nov 19 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Mar 4 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Mar 11 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Mar 18 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Mar 25 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, May 27 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Jun 3 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Jun 10 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Jun 17 (self-paced all week)
What you will learn
After completing this course, you’ll be able to do the following:
- Apply configuration changes in Microsoft Word to facilitate technical writing
- Format document text using current word processing techniques
- Create complex layouts to match requirements (headers, footers, double-sided printing, page number formatting and multiple sections)
- Implement dynamic content (field codes, chapter numbering and table of contents)
- Prepare documents for production
How you will learn and be evaluated
- Prepare to spend 15–20 hours per week on coursework
- Expect reading and other assignments on a weekly basis
- Plan to access the course at least once every few days to keep up with your work and assignments
You will be evaluated on:
- Assignments
- Participation in online discussions
To graduate with the Technical Communication Certificate, complete all courses with minimum average grade of B- (70%).
Learning Materials
No textbook is required. We will provide all course materials online.
Technical Requirements
For online courses, you will need a computer with audio and microphone that is connected to the internet. Canvas is the online system that will be used for the course. For more information and online support, visit Online Learning.
This course requires:
- A PC computer running an operating system released in the last 10 years. Due to software requirements, this course is not directly accessible on a Mac.
- Version of Microsoft Word for Windows released in the last 10 years. Mac users may run Microsoft Word for Windows through a Windows emulator if you choose; however, we do not provide hardware or software support for configuring your Mac.
To get the most from this course, you should be comfortable with the following Microsoft Word functions:
- Using Paragraph styles
- Working with headers and footers
- Tracking changes and accepting or rejecting changes
- Inserting a table of contents, media
- Sharing documents
English language requirements
To succeed in this course, you will need an advanced level of written and spoken English. If you are unsure whether your English language skills are sufficient, we recommend you complete the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with the following minimums:
- Overall band score minimum 6.5
- No band below 6.0
- Writing band score minimum 8.0
Please note we can’t refund your registration fees after the course start date if you find your English language skills are not adequate.
If you have questions or concerns about your English language proficiency, we encourage you to contact your local IELTS Test Centre.