PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE IN MICROSOFT WORD (ADVANCED WORD PROCESSING)

Course Duration: 8 to 12 weeks (2 to 3 months)
Course Fee: 10,000 Kenyan Shillings
Weekly Commitment: Minimum of 2 hours per day

Course Overview:
This course is designed to provide students with advanced skills in Microsoft Word, focusing on sophisticated document formatting, automation tools, and professional document creation. The course covers both theoretical knowledge and practical application.

Week 1-2: Advanced Document Formatting

• Advanced Text Formatting
  • Using Styles and Themes
  • Advanced Font and Paragraph Formatting
  • Creating and Managing Templates
• Page Layout and Sections
  • Working with Multiple Sections and Breaks
  • Customizing Headers, Footers, and Page Numbers
  • Advanced Page Layout Options
• Practical Exercises: Creating a well-structured document with custom styles and layouts

Week 3-4: Working with Graphics and Multimedia

• Inserting and Formatting Images
  • Advanced Image Manipulation and Placement
  • Using SmartArt and Charts
• Integrating Multimedia
  • Embedding and Linking Videos and Audio
  • Using Advanced Media Tools for Presentations
• Practical Exercises: Designing a visually appealing document with integrated multimedia elements

Week 5-6: Creating Complex Documents

• Working with Large Documents
  • Creating and Managing Table of Contents, Index, and Bibliography
  • Using Cross-References and Bookmarks
• Managing References and Citations
  • Using Citation and Bibliography Tools
  • Managing Sources and Styles for Academic and Professional Documents
• Practical Exercises: Preparing a report or thesis with a Table of Contents, citations, and references

Week 7-8: Automating Tasks and Enhancing Productivity

• Using Macros and Automation
  • Recording and Editing Macros
  • Automating Repetitive Tasks with Macros
• Forms and Fields
  • Creating and Customizing Forms
  • Using Fields for Dynamic Content
• Practical Exercises: Creating a macro to automate document formatting and designing custom forms

Week 9-10: Collaborative Tools and Document Security

• Collaborative Document Tools
  • Track Changes and Comments
  • Sharing and Co-Authoring Documents
• Document Security and Protection
  • Applying Password Protection and Restricting Editing
  • Using Digital Signatures and Encryption
• Practical Exercises: Collaborating on a document with track changes and securing it with various protection methods

Week 11-12: Capstone Project and Professional Development

• Capstone Project
  • Creating a Comprehensive Document Using Advanced Word Processing Techniques
  • Incorporating All Learned Tools and Features
  • Presenting and Reviewing the Final Document
• Career Development
  • Building a Professional Portfolio
  • Exploring Further Learning and Certification Opportunities
• Practical Exercises: Completing and presenting the capstone project

Final Week: Course Review and Assessment

• Comprehensive Review
  • Review of Key Concepts and Techniques
• Final Assessment
  • Written and Practical Evaluation Based on the Capstone Project and Course Content

Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a "Proficiency Certificate in Microsoft Word (Advanced Word Processing)," recognizing their expertise in creating, managing, and automating advanced Word documents for professional use.