Microsoft Word – Advanced Level

Course Summary

This advanced-level Microsoft Word course is designed for professionals who work with complex documents that require high-level formatting, automation, and integration features. Over two days, participants will master advanced layout controls, document protection, automation using fields and forms, and tools for managing multi-author contributions.

The course also incorporates Generative AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot to enhance productivity—supporting users in reviewing language clarity, generating quick content suggestions, and formatting large documents efficiently.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• • Design advanced document layouts with precision formatting tools

  • Use forms, fields, and templates to automate repetitive documentation

  • Manage citations, footnotes, cross-references, and indexes

  • Control access and editing rights using protection tools

  • Collaborate with multiple authors and track contributions

  • Apply AI suggestions to polish document structure, tone, and completeness
    

Target Audience

• • Corporate professionals handling proposals, legal agreements, SOPs, or corporate templates

  • Policy writers, editors, administrative executives, or anyone producing complex, high-volume content

  • Teams involved in governance, legal, HR, or regulated documentation workflows

Course Modules 

Participants will engage in advanced exercises and implementation examples including:

• • Precision Document Design
    Apply fine-tuned controls for margins, tabs, spacing, alignment, and multi-column layouts to create publication-grade outputs.

  • Advanced Referencing Tools
    Insert and manage footnotes, cross-references, citations, tables of figures, and dynamic lists for structured reports or manuals.

  • Using Forms and Fields for Automation
    Build form templates using drop-downs, checkboxes, fields, and content controls for reusable business documents.

  • Template and Macro Integration
    Learn how to create and update corporate templates, insert reusable building blocks, and automate recurring formatting.

  • Securing and Managing Collaborative Documents
    Implement document protection, restrict editing, compare versions, and manage tracked changes in multi-author environments.

  • AI-Enhanced Editing and Drafting
    Use Microsoft Copilot to improve structure, suggest wording changes, and rephrase sections based on tone or audience.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

• • Produce highly structured, multi-contributor documents with consistent formatting

  • Use templates and forms to streamline business workflows

  • Leverage AI to assist with content clarity, tone consistency, and rapid formatting
    

Course Duration & Format

• • Duration: 2 Day
  • Mode: Physical / Virtual / Hybrid
  • HRDC Claimable: Yes

Trainer

Facilitated by a Microsoft Office Certified Expert with real-world experience in enterprise documentation, automation, and document lifecycle management for regulated industries.

Ready to Take Control of Your Documentation Processes?

Contact us today to customize this program for your team or check our public training calendar. Variations available for legal departments, HR policy writers, compliance teams, and corporate communication specialists.