Introduction to Microsoft Word
Turn ideas into polished pages! Learn the essentials of Microsoft Word processing for free!
Quick Facts
- Locations
- UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui
- Dates
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Palmerston North and Whanganui
Enrolments open until 20 November 2026
View Timetable - Duration
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Complete 40 hours of study with flexible days and times.
See Course Hours & Duration for details
- Domestic Fees
- Nil fees
* Fees-free
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Overview
Whether you’re writing reports, letters, invitations, or a standout CV, this course will give you the skills to make it happen.
Following on from UCOL’s Introduction to Computers, this course teaches you all the basics of Microsoft Word - formatting, layout, and document creation - so you can refresh your skills, prepare for further study, or boost your career prospects.
This course offers free learning at your own pace in a facilitated environment.
Course Hours
Palmerston North
Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am - 12pm, and Tuesday, 5pm - 7pm
Whanganui
Monday and Tuesday, 9am - 12pm, and 5pm - 7pm
Course Information
The course covers basic word processing skills including:
Changing fonts
Formatting - paragraphs, margins, tabs
Editing
Title pages
Moving and copying information
Headers/footers
Tables
Bullets and numbering
Previous Related Programmes
UCOL's Introduction to Microsoft Word course was formerly known as Free and Easy.
Domestic Entry Requirements
Open entry. No previous academic qualifications needed.
International Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Career Opportunities
At the completion of this course you can elect to enrol into one of the related programmes below.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint