Introduction to Word  (Make it Easy)

Course Description

A good next step from our Absolute Beginners or Using a Keyboard course, this course is for Word beginners and will introduce you to useful word processing skills.  If you have to produce any written work consisting mainly of text, on the computer, then Word is the application to use.  In this course you will learn how to use Word for many standard documents for home and office use: letters, posters, essays.

By the end of this course you will be able to use Word to create a least 3 different types of commonly used documents.  You will learn about the menus and toolbars in Word, how to save and name documents and how to open documents, how to select text and format text, how to make page layout changes, how to insert clip art and create page boarders, how to cut, copy and paste text or pictures.

Entry requirements

You must be able to use a mouse.  You do not need to be a touch typist, but should be familiar with keys such as space bar, return/enter, caps lock and backspace.  If you are a complete beginner, you should have completed the Absolute Beginner's course first or be at that level.  If you are trying to decide what the best option is for you, we would encourage you to contact one of our college learning centres.  We can help by arranging an IT Skills Check, which will help pinpoint what your current level is.

Qualifications

College Learning Centre Certificate.

Attendance

This is a short course of normally 3 weeks, during which there will be three tutored sessions.  You are encouraged to practise skills between sessions at home or you can choose to book a computer, free of charge at your nearest college learning centre.

Start Date and Venue

Flexible start dates, contact us at any one of our college learning centres to find out how to enrol.  Auchtertyre Learning Centre (Call Sandra or Elaine on 01599 566775), Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Learning Centre (Call Caroline on 01471 888430), Portree Learning Centre (Call Maggie, Carol or Ewan on 01478 614833), Columba 1400 Learning Centre (Call Jackie on 01478 611400). These courses are available at all of our college learning centres in Portree, Staffin, Sleat and the Kyle area.

Progression

After gaining this certificate, you may like to study one of our PC Passport SCQF level 4 courses.

Cost

£64 This includes all learning materials, workbooks, access to a college learning centre computer.  This is an ILA Scotland approved course. Ask your college learning centre for more information on how to apply for this funding or call ILA Scotland free on 0808 100 1090.  Applications may take around 4 weeks.