Word Essentials Course

Microsoft Word Essentials: Produce Professional Business Documents

Course Overview

Microsoft Word is one of the most widely used tools in the world,  yet most people only know the basics. The Word Essentials Course helps you unlock the full potential of Word so you can work faster, communicate clearly, and produce documents that look professional every time.

Designed in alignment with SAQA Unit Standard 114978, this course is perfect for learners in business environments, students, job‑seekers, and anyone who wants to build strong digital literacy skills.

What you’ll learn

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Navigate and customize the Word interface for productivity
• Create and format business documents such as letters, reports, memos, and tables
• Apply layout and design tools to improve readability and visual appeal
• Use Word’s built‑in language tools (spell check, grammar check, thesaurus)
• Insert and edit tables, images, symbols, and other visual elements
• Manage files effectively — saving, importing, exporting, and using templates
• Perform mail merge for letters, envelopes, and labels
• Prepare documents for printing, sharing, and digital distribution

Course Content

This course follows the four specific outcomes of SAQA US ID 114978, presented in a practical, easy‑to‑follow format:

1. Demonstrate the Basic Functions of a Word Processing Package

• Interface navigation
• Help functions
• Template adaptation

2. Manage Files in a Word Processing Package

• Saving formats
• Importing content
• Template creation

3. Create a Document Using a Word Processing Package

• Layout conventions
• Formatting tools
• Mail merge
• Integrating graphics and tables

4. Edit and Present a Document

• Language tools
• Sequencing and layout checks
• Preparing documents for final distribution

How to register

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• Supreme ICT Academy will email you the confirmation of registration within 24 Business Hours of a successful purchase.
• Please do not hesitate to contact us if you encounter difficulties with registration or require additional information.
• Please ensure to use your exam voucher within 12 months from the date of purchase.

Refund Policy

• A full refund is payable if cancellation is received 7 days or more before the scheduled start date, in case of cancellation by the participant.
• A 10% cancellation fee is deducted from the refund payable if it is received between 2 days and 6 days before the scheduled start date, in case of cancellation by the participant.
• No refund will be payable on the start date. However, in the event of a legal or medical emergency, candidate participants may be accommodated in subsequent scheduled classes.
• If Supreme ICT Academy initiates the cancellation, an alternate date will be proposed to the candidate participants. If the alternative date does not suit the candidate, she/he can apply for a refund.

Date & Venue

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