Word Masterclass 

 

Many school staff use Microsoft Word every day but only explore the basic features. The Word Masterclass is designed to help staff go further, learning advanced tools and techniques that save time, improve document quality, and enhance collaboration. tHE course consists of four one-hour sessions, each with a video presentation, downloadable notes, and practical assignments.

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Advanced Word skills enable staff to produce professional, structured, and visually engaging documents quickly. Features such as mail merge, templates, referencing, and macros reduce repetitive work, improve consistency, and make complex document management tasks much simpler. Staff will also learn collaboration tools that help teams work together efficiently, track changes, and review documents effectively. By the end of the course, delegates will be confident in using Word as a fully-featured, productivity-enhancing tool.

 

Each session concludes with a short assignment to consolidate learning, and on completion of all four sessions and assignments, participants receive a Word Masterclass Certificate.

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Session 1 – Referencing and Reviewing

• Table of Contents, Index, Outline, Cross References, Tables and Captions

• Reviewing tools including Research, Translation, Comments, and Track Changes

• Collaborative document techniques

This session equips participants with tools for managing and reviewing documents professionally, making collaboration and referencing easier.

 

Session 2 – All About Pages

• Templates and creating Forms

• Page options, breaks, headers & footers, numbering

• Borders and backgrounds

Participants learn to structure documents effectively, applying consistent formatting and professional layouts.

 

Session 3 – Inserting Objects and Content

• Objects, Charts, Shapes, Text Boxes, Quick Parts, SmartArt, Tables, Pictures

• Drop Cap, Columns, Signatures, Equations, and Symbols

This session allows participants to enhance documents visually, insert complex content, and improve readability and presentation.

 

Session 4 – Mail Merge and Macros

• Letters, Labels, Envelopes, Sources, Selective Merges

• Recording, editing, and running macros to automate repetitive tasks

Delegates gain skills to automate workflows and produce mass correspondence efficiently, saving significant time in school administration.

 

Outcomes - By the end of the Word Masterclass, participants will confidently use referencing and reviewing tools to create professional, structured documents; build and manage templates, forms, and page layouts efficiently; insert and manage advanced content including charts, tables, images, and SmartArt; automate repetitive tasks using macros and run complex mail merges; collaborate effectively with colleagues using track changes and comments.