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 micro-credential covers beginning to advanced topics.

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Quick Facts about this Micro-Credential

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

What You’ll Earn

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

What our students have to say about this Micro-Credential

“Do it! It will be well worth your time and efforts.” L.H.

“It is very beneficial. Even if you think you are an advanced user, it is good to learn how the software has upgraded, and added new features since the last couple of years.” N.N.

“Everyone should take this class, level and quality of this class is amazing.” Y.I.

“Take the training, it is very dynamic, you have all the support to learn or clarify doubts and the training is really enriching and practical.” A.M.

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