Word Processing

Today, it is essential to know how to use word processing software for work, school, and personal use. Whether you need to write essays, reports, or journals, or create flyers, newsletters, resumes, or cover letters, using a word processing app will help you be more productive, reduce errors, and look polished and professional. Microsoft Word and Google Docs are the two most commonly used word processings apps in the world. This microcredential covers beginning to advanced topics.

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Quick Facts about this Microcredential

What You’ll Learn

Learn basic to advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Google Docs
Learn formatting, letter writing, and document management
Insert items, manage tables, and adjust margins and tab stops
Create bibliographies, citations, table of contents, mail merges, bookmarks, hyperlinks, watermarks, and forms
Understand pros and cons of when to use either software application
Development of Integrative Learning professional competency

Things to Know

This microcredential is free to all current ACC students
This is a foundation course – no prior knowledge/experience is required
This microcredential provides a base upon which to build digital fluency
This microcredential is part of the Fundamentals of Computer Skills for Job Readiness Microcertificate

What You’ll Earn

Those completing the microcredential with an 80% or above will receive a portable digital badge that can be shared with employers or online on sites such as LinkedIn