Microsoft Publisher Skills

 

Microsoft Publisher is a user-friendly desktop publishing program that allows staff to create professional, visually appealing publications such as newsletters, flyers, posters, and brochures. This course is designed for staff with no prior knowledge of Publisher, providing step-by-step guidance to develop both confidence and practical skills in using the program.

Many school staff rely on Word or other tools for document creation, which can be limiting when producing visually rich publications.

 

Publisher provides dedicated tools to design, format, and share high-quality materials efficiently. This course equips staff to produce professional-looking publications for school communications, events, and projects, saving time and improving engagement with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
 

The course consists of 2 x 1-hour sessions, each including a video presentation, downloadable notes, and a practical assignment. Completion of both sessions and assignments leads to the award of a Certificate in Microsoft Publisher.
 

Session 1 – Basics of Publisher
•    Creating and editing documents
•    Page setup options and layout guides
•    Adding and organising pages
•    Adding, editing, and formatting text
•    Linking text boxes
•    Reviewing and spellcheck
•    Inserting graphic objects
•    Printing options
This session introduces participants to the core functionality of Publisher, enabling them to create structured and visually appealing documents.
 

Session 2 – Further Publisher Features
•    Inserting symbols and special characters
•    Arranging thumbnails
•    Applying backgrounds and colour schemes
•    Using building blocks and master pages
•    Applying text styles and different views
•    Design Checker for quality control
•    Sharing publications digitally or for print
This session builds on the basics, introducing tools for advanced design, consistency, and professional-quality output.
 

Outcomes - By the end of the course, participants will confidently create and edit publications in Microsoft Publisher; use layout guides, master pages, and text styles to ensure consistency; insert and manage text, graphics, symbols, and special characters effectively; apply backgrounds, colour schemes, and building blocks for professional design; review and share publications digitally or in print.