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Word Processing

This course introduces learners to advanced word processing techniques for creating professional documents. It covers business documents, display enhancements, and legal/literary work formatting. Students will learn to create letters, memos, tabulations, and mail merges. The course also explores document enhancement techniques, multiple columns, and skill mastering. Emphasis is placed on practical application, enabling students to produce well-formatted documents for various professional contexts.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Word ProcessingBusiness DocumentsFormattingMail MergeTabulations

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Business Letters

2

Memorandums

3

Tabulations

4

Mail Merging

5

Document Display

6

Legal Documents

Total Topics6 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

Basic computer literacy

Introduction to Keyboarding and Word Processing

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Secretary

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Administrative Assistant

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Office Manager

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Data Entry Clerk

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Legal Secretary

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationLawBusinessGovernmentAdministration

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Business Documents

2h

Unit 1: Letters

2 study hours
  • •Study the different types of letters and their formats.
  • •Practice typing business letters using blocked and indented styles.
  • •Identify and apply special marks in letters.
Week
2

Module 1: Business Documents

2h

Unit 2: Memorandum

2 study hours
  • •Learn the layout of memos and differentiate them from letters.
  • •Practice typing memos using blocked and indented styles.
  • •Understand the use of catchwords in memos.
Week
3

Module 1: Business Documents

2h

Unit 3: Tabulations

2 study hours
  • •Identify different forms of tabulation.
  • •Practice typing simple tabular texts.
  • •Type texts and figures in tabular form using rulers and tables.
Week
4

Module 1: Business Documents

2h

Unit 4: Mail Merging/e-mail

2 study hours
  • •Learn how to mail merge simple documents.
  • •Understand the mail merging tools and procedures.
  • •Practice sending emails and formatting them appropriately.
Week
5

Module 1: Business Documents

2h

Unit 5: Speeches and Reports

2 study hours
  • •Identify the differences between speeches and reports.
  • •Practice typing speeches with appropriate line spacing and emphasis.
  • •Type reports with correct paragraph and shoulder headings.
Week
6

Module 2: Display

2h

Unit 1: Display

2 study hours
  • •Apply appropriate display in typing simple documents.
  • •Practice horizontal and vertical centering.
  • •Type inset matters with correct formatting.
Week
7

Module 2: Display

2h

Unit 2: Document Enhancement

2 study hours
  • •Use drawing tools to enhance documents.
  • •Practice creating shapes and adding text.
  • •Learn how to group and format shapes.
Week
8

Module 2: Display

2h

Unit 3: Multiple Columns on a Page

2 study hours
  • •Create multiple column documents.
  • •Format text with multiple columns for newsletters and brochures.
  • •Integrate multiple column documents effectively.
Week
9

Module 3: Legal/Literary Work

2h

Unit 1: Legal Document

2 study hours
  • •Identify legal documents and their specific formatting requirements.
  • •Practice typing legal documents with double line spacing and correct margins.
  • •Understand the use of broken lines and attestations.
Week
10

Module 3: Legal/Literary Work

2h

Unit 2: Literary Document

2 study hours
  • •Type literary documents such as reports, stories, and poetry.
  • •Apply appropriate styles and displays for literary works.
  • •Understand the use of elision in literary texts.
Week
11

Module 3: Legal/Literary Work

2h

Unit 3: Skill Mastering

2 study hours
  • •Practice typing various forms of texts with appropriate display.
  • •Type numbers and tables with correct formatting.
  • •Master different word processing skills through practical exercises.
Week
12

Module 1: Business Documents

3h

Final Revision

3 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units.
  • •Focus on areas of weakness.
  • •Practice typing exercises from previous units.
Week
13

Module 2: Display

3h

Final Revision

3 study hours
  • •Complete all outstanding assignments.
  • •Prepare for the final examination.
  • •Review key concepts and techniques.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all tutor-marked assignments and their feedback.

2

Practice typing different types of documents under timed conditions.

3

Focus on mastering the formatting techniques for legal and literary documents.

4

Create a cheat sheet of common word processing shortcuts.

5

Review the different types of business documents and their specific requirements.

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