Digital, Creative & Business
Microsoft Word
Professional documents, reports and templates in Microsoft Word.
Syllabus at a glance
Around 4 weeks of guided study, with weekday evening or weekend sessions and short practical tasks between sessions.
| Unit | Study block | Module |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Week 1 | Formatting, styles and templates |
| 2 | Week 2 | Tables, images and page layout |
| 3 | Week 3 | Mail merge and long documents |
| 4 | Week 4 | Review, track changes and export |
Module breakdown
- 1
Formatting, styles and templates
Week 1Build a shared working vocabulary for formatting, styles and templates and set the standards this course expects of you.
What you cover
- Key concepts, terminology and standards behind formatting, styles and templates
- Step-by-step methods and templates for formatting, styles and templates
- Common problems, risks and mistakes in formatting, styles and templates, and how to avoid them
- Applying formatting, styles and templates in low-resource and community settings
Assessed work: Case study discussion applying formatting, styles and templates to a local scenario.
- 2
Tables, images and page layout
Week 2Work through the methods and tools used for tables, images and page layout in day-to-day programme work.
What you cover
- Step-by-step methods and templates for tables, images and page layout
- Common problems, risks and mistakes in tables, images and page layout, and how to avoid them
- Applying tables, images and page layout in low-resource and community settings
Assessed work: Practical task: draft one working document related to tables, images and page layout.
- 3
Mail merge and long documents
Week 3Practise mail merge and long documents on realistic case material drawn from Sierra Leonean community and field settings.
What you cover
- Common problems, risks and mistakes in mail merge and long documents, and how to avoid them
- Applying mail merge and long documents in low-resource and community settings
- Recording, reporting and communicating your mail merge and long documents work
Assessed work: Group simulation using mail merge and long documents under time pressure.
- 4
Review, track changes and export
Week 4Turn review, track changes and export into documents, plans and decisions your team or employer can actually use.
What you cover
- Applying review, track changes and export in low-resource and community settings
- Recording, reporting and communicating your review, track changes and export work
- Key concepts, terminology and standards behind review, track changes and export
Assessed work: Portfolio entry: reflect on how you will use review, track changes and export in your role.
Who this course is for
- • Learners, freelancers and small business owners who want practical, job-ready digital skills.
- • Programme, project and community staff who need structured, practical training.
- • School leavers and graduates building a first professional portfolio.
Entry requirements
- • Open to all learners; no formal qualification required.
- • Access to a phone, tablet or computer for online and blended study.
- • Commitment to attend sessions and submit assignments on time.
How you are assessed
- • Short module tasks completed during the course.
- • Practical component: Complete a workplace file using the tool.
- • A final assessment or portfolio review covering the full syllabus.
- • Participation in guided sessions, discussions and group exercises.
Materials and support
- • Session handouts, checklists and templates you keep after the course.
- • Practice files and design or campaign briefs for each tool covered.
- • Tutor guidance by WhatsApp between sessions.
Certification
Learners who complete all assessments receive an SLIHSD professional certificate of completion. This records completion of an SLIHSD short course and is not presented as an accredited academic award.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the certificate you should be able to:
- Produce professional reports
- Build reusable document templates
- Collaborate using review tools
Practical component
Complete a workplace file using the tool.
How this programme is delivered
Online
Guided sessions and assignments you can follow from anywhere with a connection.
Face-to-face
Classroom sessions at our Mile 91 learning centre, including weekend and evening options.
Blended
A mix of online study with periodic in-person workshops, field exercises and simulations.
Ready to start Microsoft Word?
Applications for the Founding Student Intake 2026 are open. Register your interest and we will guide you to the right programme.