Course Title: Train the Trainer: ECDL Advanced Word Processing 2. Start Date: 13 April 2009 3. End Date: 14 April 2009 4. Duration: 2 days, 16 Hours 5. Course Venue: Classic Hotel, Nicosia 6. Dates & Hours of Instruction Lecture 8.30-10.30 Coffee Break 10.30-10.45 Lecture 10.45-13.00 Lunch Break 13.00-14.00 Lecture 14.00-15.45 Coffee Break 15:00 16:00 Lecture 16:00 18:00 8 hours per day 7. Available Places: 16 8. Participation Fee: 427,15 per person 9. Aims: The use of word processing techniques in the office and in the enterprise is usually limited to the very basic issues which are used daily. User expertise seems to be very limited when it comes to the use of the advanced features of word processing applications. The purpose of the program is to provide participants with effective and adequate knowledge in the use of word processing applications like MS Word. This course based on the syllabus of the ECDL Advanced Word Processing module of the European Computer Driving License Foundation considers the advanced and important tasks and issues pertaining to the use, manipulation and publication of reports and uncovers the potential of advanced word processing techniques in the increase of short-term and long-term productivity in the office and the organization. This course also prepares participants to optionally sit the examination for ECDL Advanced Word Processing. 10. Objectives: By the end of the program, participants should be able to be competent in using the advanced features of a word processing application such as MS Word in the following areas: Understand and explain the structure and potential content of documents in word processing applications Organize documents effectively Create and use styles Understand and use layouts Understand and use the various elements of a document such as text boxes, forms etc Exploit the use of mail merging and collaborative working Design and create macros Enhance printing capabilities 11. Attendees Profile This course is suitable for: Trainers, instructors and IT Teachers who offer training on tools relating to word processing such as MS Word Office administrators and supervisors who wish to learn the insights of advanced techniques in word processing Experienced office personnel who work with word processing applications on a daily basis 12. Methods of Training The course gives maximum understanding in the shortest possible time. It combines formalised lectures, open forum discussions, question and answer sessions, reviews and recaps, case studies and group-work. All lectures will be supplemented by computerbased presentations via a video projector connected to a laptop.
13. Training Means & Equipment The use of PC and laptop equipment, the video projector, the training materials and notes accompanying the lectures facilitate rapid learning. If required, the available overhead projector and flip charts will be used. 14. Attendance Recording System A record of attendance will be maintained. All attendees will sign the attendance sheet every day. The instructor will ensure that all participants are present every time participants return from the scheduled breaks. 15. Evaluation System Upon completion of the course an evaluation form will be handed out to all participants through which they will evaluate various aspects of the training course relating to the content, the instructor, the organization, the venue etc. Participants may opt not to declare their names on the form so that they can be as objective as possible. The feedback gathered will be reviewed and monitored so that corrective action is taken in case participants recommend improvements or indicate any problems that may have appeared during the course. 16. Instructor s Details Please see the attached instructor s CV. The course has been designed by the Cyprus Computer Society. Please note that the qualifications of the instructor combines formal university degrees and extensive industrial experience. The knowledge and know-how of the instructor will be transferred to the participants. 17. Detailed Course Outline Please see the attached Detailed Course Outline 18. Certification of Training At the end of the course, all attendees who fulfil the attendance criteria of 75% will receive a standard Cyprus Computer Society endorsement and attendance certificate. Those wishing to take the ECDL Advanced Word Processing test and succeed will also be awarded the corresponding Certificate.
DETAILED OUTLINE DAY 1 CATEGORY SKILL SET TASK ITEM AM3.1 Editing (2.5 hours) AM3.1.1 Text Apply text effect options: strikethrough, superscript, subscript, shadow etc. AM3.1.2 Paragraphs Apply animated text effect options. Use automatic text correction options. Apply automatic text formatting options. Use automatic text entry options. Use text wrapping options. Use text orientation options. Use available text design gallery options. Use paragraph shading options. Use paragraph border options. Apply widow and orphan controls to paragraphs. Create new character or paragraph styles. Modify existing character or paragraph styles. Use outline options. AM3.1.3 Templates AM3.1.4 Collaborative Editing Change basic formatting and layout options in a template. Create a new template based on an existing document or template. Add or remove text comments. Edit text comments. Use highlighting options to track changes in a document. AM3.2 Layout (2.5 hours) AM3.2.1 Master Documents Accept or reject changes in a document. Create a new master document. Create a sub-document based on heading styles within a master document. Add or remove a sub-document within a master document. AM3.2.2 Table of Contents Create a table of contents.
Update and modify an existing table of contents. Apply formatting options to a table of contents. AM3.2.3 Sections Create sections in a document. Delete section breaks in a document. AM3.2.4 Columns Create multiple column layouts. AM3.3 Document Organisation (3 hours) AM3.3.1 Referencing AM3.3.2 Field Codes AM3.3.3 Footnotes /Endnotes Modify column layouts. Modify column width and spacing. Insert a column break. Delete a column break Add or delete a bookmark. Create or edit an index. Create or delete a cross-reference. Insert a field code. Edit or update a field code entry. Lock or unlock a field. Delete a field code. Create or delete footnotes and endnotes. Modify existing footnotes or endnotes. Modify format and positioning of footnotes or endnotes. AM3.3.4 Security Add password protection to a document. Remove password protection from a document. AM3.4 Document Elements (2 hours) AM3.4.1 Tables DETAILED OUTLINE DAY 2 Use merge and split cell options in a table. Convert tabbed text into a table. Sort data (alphabetic or numeric) in a table (ascending or descending order). Perform addition calculations on a numeric list in a table.
AM3.4.2 Forms Create and edit a form. Use available form field options: text field, check box, drop-down menu etc. Delete fields in a form. Protect a form. AM3.4.3 Text Boxes Insert or delete text boxes. Edit, move, or re-size text boxes. Apply border and shading options in text boxes. Link text boxes. AM3.4.4 Spreadsheets Modify an embedded worksheet in a document. Create a chart from a table or pasted worksheet data in a document. Modify the formatting of a chart created from a table or pasted worksheet data. Position a chart in a document. AM3.4.5 Images / Drawing Modify image borders. Create a simple drawing using the drawing options. Use pre-defined shapes options Send pre-defined shape to back or front. Send pre-defined shapes in front of or behind text. Group or ungroup pre-defined shapes. Add a watermark to a document. AM3.4.6 Captions Add or update a caption to an image, table. AM3.5 Special Tools - Mail Merge (2 hours) AM3.5.1Mail Merge Apply a numbered caption to an image, figures, table or worksheet. Use automatic caption options. Edit a mail merge data source or data file. Sort data source or data file records. Merge a document with a data source or data file using given merge criteria.
AM3.5.2 Special Tools - Macros (2 hours) AM3.5.2 Macros Record a simple macro (e.g. page setup changes.) Copy a macro. Run a macro. AM3.6 Printing (1 hour) AM3.6.1 Preparing to Print Assign a macro to a custom button on a toolbar. Print odd number pages only. Print even number pages only. Print a defined selection. Course review (1 hour) Print a defined number of pages per sheet.