Bridgend · Wales hello@ascenttrainingwales.co.uk
Computing · Cardiff

Microsoft Word 365

Build confidence with Microsoft Word 365 in our beginner-friendly course. Microsoft Word is the world's leading word processing application, used to create professional documents, letters, reports, resumes, and more. This course is designed for individuals who are new to Word 365, providing a practical, hands-on introduction to its essential features and tools. You'll learn how to create, edit, format, and share polished documents efficiently, giving you the skills needed for work, study, or everyday use.

1
Day course
£195
Per delegate
Classroom
or live online
Small
Cohorts
About the course

Course overview.

Learn to create, edit, and format professional documents using Microsoft Word 365. You'll explore essential features including text formatting, page layout, tables, images, styles, headers and footers, and collaboration tools. By the end of this course, you'll have the confidence to produce polished documents for work, study, or personal use.

Upon completion, you will be able to:

Who it's for.

This course is perfect for beginners who are new to Microsoft Word 365 or anyone looking to refresh their skills. It's ideal for students, professionals, administrators, job seekers, and anyone who regularly creates documents and wants to work more efficiently and confidently.

Microsoft Word Beginner

Microsoft Word Beginner Course overview.

Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word and build the skills needed to create clear, professional documents with confidence. This beginner-friendly course introduces you to Word's interface, essential tools and everyday features, giving you a practical foundation for creating, editing and formatting documents for work, study or personal use.

You'll work through Word step by step, learning how to create new documents, enter and format text, organise information and present content effectively. The course focuses on practical tasks and good working habits, helping you understand the tools you use most often and giving you the confidence to produce well-structured documents from scratch.

Who it's for.

This course is designed for complete beginners who are new to Microsoft Word, as well as anyone who has used Word before but wants to develop a stronger understanding of its features. It's ideal for students, office workers, administrators, business users and anyone who needs to create professional documents as part of their everyday work or studies.

No previous Word experience is required. Whether you need to create letters, reports, meeting documents, applications or general business paperwork, the course provides a clear and practical starting point for developing your confidence with Microsoft Word.

What you'll learn.

You'll learn how to navigate the Word interface, create and save documents, enter and edit text, and apply professional formatting. You'll work with fonts, paragraphs, alignment, spacing, bullets and numbering, as well as learning how to use styles to create consistent and well-structured documents.

You'll also learn how to insert and format tables, images, shapes and other content, while exploring page layout, margins, headers, footers and page numbers. By the end of the course, you'll be able to create, format and prepare professional-looking Word documents and have a strong foundation for progressing to more advanced document creation techniques.

Microsoft Word Intermediate

Microsoft Word Intermediate Course overview.

Build on your existing Microsoft Word skills and learn how to create more polished, structured and professional documents. This intermediate course takes you beyond the fundamentals and introduces more advanced formatting, document management and productivity techniques that can help you work faster and produce consistently high-quality results.

You'll learn how to use Word's more powerful features to manage longer and more complex documents, maintain consistent formatting and present information clearly. The course focuses on practical workplace tasks, helping you develop efficient workflows for reports, proposals, business documents and other professional content.

Who it's for.

This course is designed for learners who already have a basic understanding of Microsoft Word and want to develop more advanced document creation skills. It's ideal for office professionals, administrators, managers, students, business users and anyone who regularly produces documents and wants to improve their efficiency and presentation.

You should already be comfortable with basic text editing, formatting and document creation. The course builds on those skills and introduces more advanced features, making it suitable for anyone who wants to move from everyday Word use towards a more professional and structured workflow.

What you'll learn.

You'll learn how to use styles and formatting tools to create consistent documents, including custom headings, paragraph styles and structured layouts. You'll also explore section breaks, headers and footers, page numbering and document navigation to manage longer documents more effectively.

You'll work with more advanced tables, images, shapes and other document elements, learning how to position and format content accurately. You'll also explore templates, themes, columns, captions and cross-references to create professional reports and business documents with a consistent visual structure.

The course will also introduce practical productivity features such as find and replace, document inspection, comments, track changes and collaboration tools. By the end, you'll be able to create and manage longer, more sophisticated Word documents efficiently and produce professional results with greater confidence.

Microsoft Word Advanced

Microsoft Word Advanced Course overview.

Take your Microsoft Word skills to an advanced level and learn how to create, manage and refine complex professional documents with greater efficiency. This course builds on your existing Word knowledge and explores advanced formatting, document structure, automation and collaboration features that can help you produce sophisticated documents to a professional standard.

You'll develop a more structured approach to working with long and complex documents, learning how to maintain consistency, manage large amounts of content and streamline repetitive tasks. The course focuses on practical techniques that can be applied to reports, proposals, technical documents, business templates and other professional publications.

Who it's for.

This course is aimed at experienced Microsoft Word users who already have strong knowledge of the software and want to develop advanced document production skills. It's ideal for administrators, business professionals, managers, technical authors, project teams and anyone responsible for producing detailed or highly structured documents.

You should already be confident with Word's standard formatting, styles, tables and page layout features. The course assumes this existing knowledge and focuses on advanced document management, automation, consistency and professional publishing techniques.

What you'll learn.

You'll learn how to manage complex documents using advanced styles, templates and document structures, creating consistent formatting across large amounts of content. You'll work with section breaks, headers and footers, automatic page numbering, tables of contents, indexes and cross-references to create professional long-form documents that are easy to navigate and maintain.

You'll also explore advanced features such as mail merge, fields, captions, linked content and document automation, helping you reduce repetitive work and improve consistency. You'll learn how to manage revisions using Track Changes and comments, compare document versions and collaborate effectively when multiple people are contributing to the same document.

The course will also cover professional document preparation, including templates, themes, advanced tables, content controls and techniques for preparing documents for printing or digital distribution. By the end, you'll be able to confidently manage complex Word projects, build reusable document templates and produce polished, professional documents efficiently.

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Welsh Government · ReACT+

This course is fully fundable through ReACT+.

If you've been made redundant or are facing redundancy in Wales, the Welsh Government's ReACT+ scheme can fund up to £1,500 toward this course — plus childcare, travel and accommodation expenses. We'll handle the application.

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Benefits of Attending This Course

Develop the Microsoft Word skills needed to create professional documents, work more efficiently, and collaborate with confidence. Learn practical techniques for formatting, editing, and organising content to improve productivity in the workplace, at school, or at home.

Where it's delivered

Ascent Training Wales · Bridgend.

Our conference room is purpose-built for effective training — bright, modern, and fully equipped for workshops, seminars and accredited sessions.

Llynfi Enterprise Centre
Heol Ty Gwyn Industrial Estate
Maesteg, Bridgend, CF34 0BQ
Free parking Free Wi-Fi Refreshments Accessible
Ascent Training Wales venue · Bridgend, Cardiff-area training centre
Why You Should Attend This Course

Master Microsoft Word for Better Productivity

01

Create Professional Documents

Learn how to create, format, and structure polished documents using Word's powerful editing and design tools.

02

Work More Efficiently

Save time with templates, styles, headers and footers, tables, and other productivity features that streamline document creation.

03

Collaborate with Confidence

Use comments, Track Changes, and sharing tools to review, edit, and collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients, or classmates.

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FAQ

Common questions.

Quick answers to what most people ask before booking. Still need help? Get in touch.

How long is the course and where is it delivered?
This is a 1 day course delivered in Bridgend, Wales — at our training venue in Bridgend or live online. We also run it in-house at your premises anywhere in the UK.
How much does it cost and what's included?
The Microsoft Word 365 course is £195 per delegate. That includes the full course delivery, all materials, certificate of completion, refreshments at our Bridgend venue and post-course support.
When is the next date available?
The next scheduled date is 11th January 2027. Book online to confirm your place — we send confirmation the same working day.
Is this course eligible for ReACT+ funding?
If you've been made redundant or are facing redundancy in Wales, you may be eligible for up to £1,500 of Welsh Government ReACT+ funding toward your training. We handle the application paperwork.
Can you deliver this course in-house for our team?
Yes — every Ascent course can be delivered in-house at your premises across Cardiff, Wales or UK-wide. Get in touch with your team size and we'll send a tailored quote.
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