Program Overview

Microsoft Word for Technical Writers: Advanced

This course offers a deep dive into the advanced features of Microsoft Word, focusing on functionality that is often hidden in plain sight. Participants will learn how to efficiently create revisable, professional documents by mastering features such as lists, tables, headers, footers, complex page layouts, and styles. Additionally, they will discover how to utilize Word's automatic settings to their advantage.

Overview

• Location: Online
• Format: Self-paced within deadlines set by instructor
• Duration: 4 weeks
• Tuition: $495
• Can be applied to: Technical Communication Certificate

Upcoming Offerings

• Start Date: Tue, Mar 3, 2026
  • Schedule: Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 30 (self-paced within deadlines)
  • Location: Online
  • Instructor: Eric Jandciu
  • Cost: $495.00
  • Seats Available: 23
• Start Date: Tue, Nov 3, 2026
  • Schedule: Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 30 (self-paced within deadlines)
  • Location: Online
  • Instructor: -
  • Cost: $495.00
  • Seats Available: 25

What You Will Learn

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply configuration changes in Microsoft Word to facilitate technical writing
• Format document text using current word processing techniques
• Create complex layouts to match requirements (headers, footers, double-sided printing, page number formatting, and multiple sections)
• Implement dynamic content (field codes, chapter numbering, and table of contents)
• Prepare documents for production

How You Will Learn and Be Evaluated

• Participants should prepare to spend 15–20 hours per week on coursework
• Expect reading and other assignments on a weekly basis
• Plan to access the course at least once every few days to keep up with work and assignments
• Evaluation will be based on:
  • Assignments
  • Participation in discussions

Learning Materials

No textbook is required, as all course materials will be provided online.

Technical Requirements

For online courses, a computer with audio and microphone connected to the internet is necessary. Canvas is the online system used for the course. This course requires:

• A PC computer running an operating system released in the last 10 years. Note that this course is not directly accessible on a Mac.
• A version of Microsoft Word for Windows released in the last 10 years. Mac users may run Microsoft Word for Windows through a Windows emulator, but hardware and software support for configuring a Mac is not provided.

To get the most from this course, participants should be comfortable with the following Microsoft Word functions:

• Using Paragraph styles
• Working with headers and footers
• Tracking changes and accepting or rejecting changes
• Inserting a table of contents, media
• Sharing documents

English Language Requirements

To succeed in this course, an advanced level of written and spoken English is required. The recommended minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores are:

• Overall band score minimum 6.5
• No band below 6.0
• Writing band score minimum 8.0

Please note that registration fees cannot be refunded after the course start date if English language skills are found to be inadequate. If there are questions or concerns about English language proficiency, it is recommended to contact a local IELTS Test Centre.