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Essential Digital Skills – MS Word & Google Docs – Intermediate – Advanced

  • SLOUGH AND LANGLEY COLLEGE
  • LEVEL 1
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Course Overview

This 3-hour workshop is designed for learners who are confident with basic word-processing skills and want to develop their knowledge, efficiency, and productivity using Microsoft Word and Google Docs.

The workshop combines demonstrations, hands-on practice, and real-world tasks, helping participants develop practical skills for creating, formatting, editing, organising, and managing professional documents more effectively.

This course is taught at the Slough & Langley College campus in Langley, Berkshire, with access to industry-standard facilities and industry-experienced tutors.

Course Code

XP1MICT4L0

Course Fee
£50.00
Start Time

09:30

End Time

12:30

End Date

Mon, 19 Oct 2026

Entry Requirements

Basic command of the English Language

Course Code

XP1MICT4L0

Course Fee
£50.00
Start Time

09:30

End Time

12:30

End Date

Mon, 01 Feb 2027

Entry Requirements

Basic command of the English Language

Course information

Content Summary:
● Recap of essential Word features (brief review)
● Using styles, headings, and themes for consistent formatting
● Creating and customising tables
● Inserting and formatting images, shapes, and SmartArt
● Using headers, footers, page numbers, and section breaks
● Working with templates and document design tools
● Track changes, comments, and review tools
● Advanced page layout: columns, margins, orientation
● Mail merge basics (labels or letters)
● Practical task: produce a formatted, multi-page document using advanced features
The tutor will adapt the session to reflect learners’ individual needs, focusing on the key Word processing skills they wish to develop and how they plan to use them in everyday situations.

3 Hours

The course will be delivered face-to-face in a computer room at the college.

No written exams – just practical, supportive learning.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a college certificate.

Once you have completed this workshop, you will be ready to progress to an intermediate or advanced MS Word course, or another IT workshop from our programme.