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Microsoft Word Beginner Course

Build confidence and master the essentials of Microsoft Word.

5 Star Rated

In-House Training

Public Courses

1 Day Course

Hands-on Microsoft Word training session for beginners

Why Microsoft Word Skills Matter

Microsoft Word is one of the most widely used workplace tools – yet many people only know the basics, or spend far longer than necessary trying to format and edit their documents.

 

With the right skills, Word becomes faster, easier, and far less frustrating.

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This course gives you a strong foundation in Word, helping you create professional-looking documents with confidence.

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You’ll learn how to:

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  • Navigate Word with confidence and use key tools effectively

  • Format text, paragraphs, and pages for a professional look

  • Use bullet points, numbering, and alignment correctly

  • Add and edit images, tables, and simple layouts

  • Work with essential editing tools like Track Changes and comments

  • Use time-saving shortcuts and quick formatting tools

  • Build well-structured documents from start to finish

 

We do also have a Microsoft Word Advanced course.

Microsoft Word Beginner Course Content

For in-house training the course can be tailored to your specific requirements.

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Every participant receives:

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  • A comprehensive course workbook packed with notes, exercises, and templates.

  • Step-by-step frameworks and templates to apply what you've learned.

  • Practical examples that can be applied to real workplace challenges straight away.

Getting Started With Microsoft Word

This module helps you get comfortable navigating Word, understanding its layout, and using the essential tools that form the foundation of all Word work.

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You’ll learn how to:

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  • Navigate the Word interface and understand the Ribbon

  • Create, open, save, and organise documents

  • Use basic editing features like cut, copy, paste, and undo

  • Understand page views and zoom controls

  • Work confidently with the cursor, selection tools, and basic shortcuts

  • Use Word’s built-in templates to save time

Essential Text & Paragraph Formatting

Formatting is where most users struggle.

 

This module teaches the core tools that make documents cleaner, more professional, and easier to read.

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You’ll learn how to:

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  • Format text using fonts, sizes, colours, and styles

  • Adjust paragraph spacing, alignment, and indentation

  • Use bullet points and numbered lists correctly

  • Apply borders and shading

  • Use the Format Painter to speed up formatting

  • Avoid common formatting errors that make documents messy

Working With Images, Tables & Simple Layouts

Adding visuals to documents is common in every workplace.

 

This module covers the basic tools for inserting and arranging images, tables, and simple layouts.

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You’ll learn how to:

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  • Insert and adjust images, logos, and icons

  • Position and wrap images so your layout behaves properly

  • Create and edit simple tables for structured information

  • Apply basic table formatting for a cleaner look

  • Insert shapes, lines, and text boxes

  • Use alignment tools to create tidy layouts

Editing, Reviewing & Polishing Your Document

This module introduces simple tools that help you check, edit, and refine your documents before sharing them with others.

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You’ll learn how to:

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  • Use spellcheck, grammar check, and the Editor tool

  • Apply Track Changes and comments for reviewing documents

  • Check word count and document statistics

  • Find and replace text quickly

  • Use AutoCorrect for common mistakes

  • Prepare documents for printing or PDF export

Working With Simple Document Structure

Beginner users often struggle to keep documents consistent.

 

This module introduces basic structure tools that make longer documents far easier to manage.

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You’ll learn how to:

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  • Use headings and subheadings for clearer structure

  • Apply built-in styles to make changes fast and consistent

  • Insert page breaks to tidy your layout

  • Add simple headers and footers

  • Insert page numbers correctly

  • Understand when to use sections

Time-Saving Tools & Everyday Tips

This module brings everything together with quick, practical techniques that help beginners work faster and more confidently.

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You’ll learn how to:

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  • Use Quick Access Toolbar shortcuts

  • Access recently used items and pinned documents

  • Use basic keyboard shortcuts to speed up work

  • Avoid formatting problems using “clear formatting”

  • Save documents in different formats (PDF, templates, etc.)

  • Apply beginner-friendly habits that make everyday Word use easier

Course Delivery

In-House Training

Private in-house courses are available by contacting us. Delivered in-person at your site or another location of your choice. Training can also take place online via Teams.

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In-house sessions allow us to tailor the content to your organisation’s specific goals, culture, and challenges.

Public Courses

Regular public courses available to everyone. Live, online training classes delivered via Microsoft Teams.

 

Perfect for individuals or a small number of attendees. Interactive and engaging to give you the classroom experience while building your skills and confidence.

Public Course Dates

​Book instantly onto one of our regular public courses below.​​​ Online Microsoft Word courses are delivered as live instructor-led training via Microsoft Teams.

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Looking for Microsoft Word in-person or remote training for your team?

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Please contact us to discuss our in-house training options.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to build confidence using Microsoft Word, whether they’re completely new to it or have been using it for years without ever feeling fully comfortable.

 

It’s practical, supportive, and easy to follow for all experience levels.

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This Microsoft Word course is a great fit for:

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  • Individuals who are new to Microsoft Word

  • Professionals who use Word daily but only know the basics

  • Administrators, coordinators, and office staff across all industries

  • New starters who need strong foundational digital skills

  • Teams who want consistent standards in document creation

  • Anyone who feels they spend too long fixing formatting issues

With the right foundations, Microsoft Word becomes faster, easier, and far less frustrating.
Professional following along with Word beginner training on a laptop

Why Choose Mark Baglow Training

Mark recently came to visit us to provide our management teams with some vital tools to enable us to navigate all possible scenarios we could face in day to day management of teams and individuals.

 

We all took away different aspects which were incredibly useful and have already made a difference to the feel of the management within the company.

Group learning essential Microsoft Word skills in a workshop

When people know how to use Word properly, everything becomes more efficient – from writing emails and reports to formatting documents without frustration.

 

This course gives your team the essential tools to create clear, professional-looking documents with confidence and ease.

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Join one of my upcoming public online sessions or get in touch to discuss in-house training.

 

Just fill in the form to get the conversation started.

 

You can also book a free 30 minute no-obligation consultation call here

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