Building Computer Skills to Enable Success
Building Computer Skills to Enable Success
Microsoft Word Advanced
What Your Team Will Learn
Ready for your team to become Word wizards? Welcome to our “Microsoft Word Advanced” course, where we’ll transform your staff from document creators into productivity powerhouses!
Ever had colleagues struggle to manage changes in complex documents, or waste time repeating the same formatting tasks? Maybe your team has seen others effortlessly build professional templates and thought, “There must be a better way to do this!” Get ready for your staff to unlock Word’s advanced features and discover how to make documents work smarter, not harder.
Whether your group is comfortable with Word basics or regularly creates documents for others, this course will take their skills to the next level. By the end of the day, your staff will be confidently creating indexed documents, building interactive forms, and automating workflows that make colleagues wonder when they became Word experts!
What You'll Get With This Course
Live Instructor-Led Training
Highly experienced and approachable trainers
Comprehensive Materials
eCertificate of Completion
Proudly recognise your achievement
Lifetime Support
Expert help, always within reach
Skill Level: Advanced
Duration: 1 Day
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
CPD Hours: 6hrs
Microsoft Word Advanced Course Content
Adding an Index
- Marking Index Entries
- Using a Concordance File
- Building an Index
- Index Styles
- Modifying the Index
Adding Bookmarks
- Tagging content for Bookmarks
- Creating Bookmarks
- Navigating with Bookmarks
Tracking Changes
- Setting up Tracking Changes
- Protecting Documents
- Reviewing Tracked Changes
- Accepting & Rejecting Changes
- Comparing and Combining Documents
Building Templates
- Creating a Template
- Saving Templates
- Adding Styles to a Template
- Modifying a Template
Working with Fields
- Field Switches
- Filename and Path Fields
- Filling Fields
- Set and Ref Fields
- StyleRef Fields
Creating Cross-references
- Creating Cross-references
- Updating Cross-references
Working with Forms
- Creating Form Fields
- Using Form Controls
- Protecting Forms
- Distributing Forms
Creating Macros
- Overview of Macros
- The Macro Recorder
- Recording Macros
- Testing Macros
- Running Macros
*Our outlines are a guide to the content covered in a typical class.
We may change the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class.
Want to run this course for your staff?
Standard course ready to go — customisation available if your team needs it.
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FAQ's
We know team training comes with a lot of questions, who, what, how many, when, where, and sometimes even why. To save you a few clicks (and a few minutes), we’ve pulled together the most common ones we get from other HR managers, L&D teams, and people just like you.
Where can this Microsoft Word Advanced training be delivered?
We can deliver Advanced Word training in person at your office, live online, or as a hybrid session. This makes it easy to bring training to your team, regardless of location.
How many staff can attend a Microsoft Word Advanced training session?
Small to medium groups are ideal, as this course covers advanced tools that benefit from personal guidance. We’ll recommend the best group size but can adjust to your needs.
Can we schedule the Microsoft Word Advanced training at a time that suits us?
Yes, we can deliver this training at times that work best for you. Many organisations prefer a full-day program, but we can also spread sessions across multiple dates. Our goal is to make learning fit smoothly into your team’s schedule.
What will my team be able to do after the Microsoft Word Advanced course?
Participants will master advanced features such as cross-references, indexing, and automation with fields and macros. They’ll also learn how to manage documents effectively, including tracking changes and setting up templates. These skills allow staff to work more efficiently and produce professional documents with less effort.
Do participants need any prior knowledge of Microsoft Word?
Yes, learners should already be comfortable at the intermediate level. This ensures they’re ready to handle the more complex tools and techniques introduced in this course.
Can the Microsoft Word Advanced training content be customised to our needs?
Yes, we can tailor examples and exercises to your organisation’s documents or workflows. This makes the training more practical and ensures staff see immediate benefits.
Will staff receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, each participant will receive a certificate at the end of the course. This provides formal recognition of their skills development.
Do you provide support after the Microsoft Word Advanced training?
Yes, lifetime support is part of the package. Staff can email us for help with advanced Word tasks long after the training is over.
Get your team members to try our short, anonymous Microsoft Word Advanced skills test. You’ll discover your true proficiency level in minutes, no registration required
Prior Knowledge
Our Advanced Word course is for regular users of Microsoft Word who want to broaden their knowledge and learning more advanced features. You should be proficient with intermediate features including styles, templates, and document formatting.
Required Software
You will need Microsoft Word installed on your computer to participate in this course. This can be through a Microsoft 365 subscription or a perpetual license version.
Course Materials
All exercise files needed for the course will be provided. In some cases, you may receive them by email prior to the training so you can download them in advance. Otherwise, everything will be supplied during the session, and no preparation is required.
Note About Different Versions
While this course uses the latest version of Microsoft Word, the skills learned are transferable to recent versions. However, for the best learning experience we recommend using the latest version of Microsoft Word.
Brendon Farrell
Co-Founder / Facilitator
From my early days wrestling with DOS commands to navigating today’s cloud-based world, I’ve dedicated my career to demystifying technology for others.
As a certified Microsoft and eLearning specialist, there’s nothing I enjoy more than seeing that spark of understanding when a student masters a new skill.
Outside of the training room, my passions run deep, whether I’m spending quality time with my wife and son, sharing my four decade love of lacrosse with junior players as their coach, or cycling around Melbourne’s on either my road bike or mountain bike.
Mark Finney
Co-Founder / Facilitator
With a coffee in hand and a passion for problem solving in my heart, I’ve made it my mission to turn tech frustrations into success stories. Through years of hands-on experience, I understand the challenges learners face.
Being both a co-founder and trainer at Keystroke Learning lets me combine my love for teaching with creating innovative learning solutions that actually work in the real world.
When I step away from the keyboard, find me strumming my favorite tunes on guitar, relaxing with my wife watching movies on the couch, or tending to my garden.