Microsoft Word Expert
$99.99 / year with a 7-day free trial
In this expert-level course, Jonathan Gordon is here to guide you on a word processing journey. You’ll create a newsletter, a flyer, a catalog, and even a PDF that you can add to your portfolio – all while gaining the skills necessary to pass the expert-level Word certification exam AND get the absolute most out of Microsoft Word. For group/class purchases please contact us.
What you’ll need to complete this course:
1. The computer software to follow along with the lessons.
2. Access to the internet and a browser to watch our videos online.
3. A Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive account to access the course resources.
Instructor(s):

Jonathan Gordon
Besides teaching English, Journalism and Social Studies over the past 29 years, Jonathan has taught Digital Media Technology and Computer Applications for both secondary and post-secondary students. Though specializing in the Adobe Suite, he has taught Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Web Design. Jonathan has been the recipient of the Sun-Sentinel Journalism Teacher of the Year as well as the Florida Scholastic Press Association District 7 Teacher of the Year. Jonathan is also an author and technical editor for several Adobe InDesign publications.
Teaches:
- Microsoft Word Expert Certification Course
Certification aligned:
Microsoft Word Expert Certified User Exam
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What you will learn
Module 1
You are sharpening your skills to become an expert in Microsoft Word. In this module, you will work with the Journalism Department at BrainBuffet High School to create a monthly school newsletter. You will modify and customize an existing template so it reflects the campus’s style while showcasing students, staff, and school activities in a polished, professional layout.
Module 2
The BrainBuffet Career Resource Center offers courses and workshops designed to help recent graduates build job-ready skills and explore new career paths. In this module, you will organize and refine a monthly flyer or catalog created by multiple contributors. Your task is to clean up the layout, apply consistent formatting, and prepare the document for professional printing.
Module 3
BrainBuffet now offers study abroad courses across Europe and Asia, helping students gain global skills, cultural awareness, and real-world experience. In this module, you will create a professional, visually engaging document that promotes these study abroad opportunities while clearly communicating program benefits and expectations.
Module 4
As BrainBuffet expands, it has established the BrainBuffet Institute of Technology with campuses around the world. In this module, you will create a polished informational document that highlights BIT’s mission, global reach, and academic excellence, positioning it alongside elite institutions like MIT and Caltech.
Module 5
As global interest in the BrainBuffet Institute of Technology continues to grow, prospective students are requesting more information and application materials. In this module, you will create a standard response letter that includes personalized fields for each recipient. This project focuses on using advanced Word features to efficiently generate professional, customized correspondence for large audiences.
Student resources
- Module Assessments
- Video Questions
- Extra Resources





