College Courses

Overview

The Microsoft Office Specialist Word Expert certification builds advanced digital skills and practical confidence in using Word to create, structure, and deliver complex professional documents. The programme focuses on expert-level Word competencies. Learners gain hands-on experience in real-world tasks such as automating documents, applying advanced styles, reviewing and protecting content, and preparing documents for print or digital distribution, ensuring they can work accurately and efficiently in educational and professional settings. The online platform provides 150 hours of instruction and practice to prepare learners for the Word Expert assessment, ensuring strong readiness for certification success.

Delivered in partnership with Bishop Auckland College Group. Once enrolled onto the course you will be assigned a designated tutor and a weekly drop in session to ask any questions or access any support

This course is fully funded for residents of the North East Combined Authority (NECA) area, which includes: County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Northumberland and Sunderland.

Assessment: One 50 minute online examination, to be undertaken at Bishop Auckland College. The exam date will be agreed upon minute online examination, to be undertaken at Bishop Auckland College. The assessment schedule will be agreed at enrolment to ensure it fits individual availability.

Our Aims

• Equip staff with advanced Word expertise, including complex document creation, advanced formatting, styles, section management, and the ability to select appropriate Word tools and features for a variety of professional and educational tasks.

• Build confidence and competence in expert Word use, enabling learners to produce highly structured, professional documents, automate formatting with styles, work with tables, graphics, and long documents, review and protect content, and use Word to enhance clarity, accuracy, and efficiency in their day-to-day roles.

• Promote responsible, efficient, and secure digital practice, ensuring participants understand advanced document management, file protection, version control, accessibility features, and the appropriate handling of sensitive information.

• Empower staff to innovate within their workplace, using Word to streamline administrative processes, enhance communication, improve the quality and consistency of written resources, and increase organisation and impact across a wide range of school roles.

Booking is no longer available for this course. Please view our training and events page for details of our current offer or contact admin@alpinstitute.org.uk with any queries.