Online Class: Microsoft Publisher 2007

Familiarize yourself with the comprehensive capabilities of Microsoft Publisher across 13 lessons, enabling the transformation of mundane tasks into engaging projects with ease and efficiency. You'll learn how to craft everything from mailing lists to websites, enhancing your design prowess and cutting development time.
Self-Paced, Online Class
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  • 13
    Lessons
  • 15
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 5
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.5
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Microsoft Publisher can be an amazing tool.  It can help us complete impressive tasks in a fraction of the time, and help to accomplish things that we could never have done on our own. But you have to know how to use this program.

This course will show you how. Through a series of 13 different lessons, you will familiarize yourself with the program and its capabilities. By starting at the beginning and working your way through the course, you will learn everything from opening a new publisher document, how to add punch to otherwise boring copy, how to create different mailing lists, how to create brochures and other business material, how to create a website, how to highlight important facts, or add other design elements, and much more.

Microsoft Publisher 2007 provides a great source of templates, tips and layout ideas which will cut your design time in half. Having this knowledge will make the design process shorter, and help curb unnecessary frustration. By the end of this course you will be able to create material ready for a professional presentation.

Students do not need a copy of this program in order to benefit from this course. It will be of use to anyone from the brand new Publisher user to the person who is simply looking for a little refresher.

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Course Lessons

Lesson 1. Unveiling Microsoft Publisher 2007: Revolutionizing Document Creation

With Microsoft Publisher 2007, creating professional publications has never been easier, thanks to user-friendly features like one-click access to recent documents and customizable document sizes. The integration of online templates and advanced file saving options like PDF and XPS formats ensure your projects are versatile and printing-ready. 11 Total Points
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-1-WordSearch-9062.pdf
  • Lesson discussions: Microsoft Publisher; Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: Course Introduction and Goals
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 : New Features for Microsoft Publisher 2007

Lesson 2. Setting Up Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft Publisher simplifies the process of creating professional documents by guiding users through installation and activation, ensuring they maximize the software's full potential. With detailed steps for both digital and CD methods, it caters to all user preferences seamlessly. 10 Total Points
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-2-HomeWork-9063.pdf
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 : Installing and Activating Your Copy of Microsoft Publisher

Lesson 3. Publisher Project Essentials

Although Publisher doesn't natively support a Table of Contents, users can creatively import one from Word for organized print publications. This ensures comprehensive navigation in documents while maintaining Publisher's design flexibility. 9 Total Points
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-3-Downloadable-9064.pdf
  • Lesson discussions: Projects
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 : Creating Your Own Publisher Projects

Lesson 4. Borders in Publisher: Adding, Editing, and Removing

Borders in publishing serve not only as decorative elements but also as essential navigational aids, enhancing content readability and organization. This lesson provides a comprehensive guide on how to skillfully apply, adjust, and remove borders to optimize your publications. 10 Total Points
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-4-WorkSheet-9065.pdf
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 : Adding Borders to Publisher Projects

Lesson 5. Mastering the Art of Visual Storytelling: A Guide to Image Insertion and Optimization in Publisher

Become proficient in image integration techniques within Publisher to elevate the visual allure of your projects. This lesson provides detailed guidance on utilizing Clip Art, perfecting text flow, and editing images for impactful results. 10 Total Points
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-5-WorkSheet-9066.pdf
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 : Inserting Pictures Into Publisher Projects

Lesson 6. Customizing Textboxes for Impactful Design

This lesson guides you through the process of inserting and adjusting textboxes in Microsoft Publisher to enhance the visual impact and readability of your projects. By learning about text management, alignment, and creative customization, you can effectively convey your message and capture your audience's attention. 10 Total Points
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-6-WorkSheet-9067.pdf
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 : Inserting Textboxes Into Publisher Projects

Lesson 7. An Artful Approach to Table Design within Publisher

In Microsoft Publisher, tables are not just organizational tools; they are design elements that breathe life into your publications through customizable formats and styles. As you navigate the journey from creation to formatting, tables become instrumental in crafting a visually coherent and impactful document. 9 Total Points
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-7-HomeWork-9068.pdf
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 : Inserting Tables Into Publisher Projects

Lesson 8. Guided Steps to Website Creation and Publishing

Building your website with Publisher allows you to showcase who you are and what you stand for. By creating dynamic and engaging content, you can elevate your online presence and drive interactions through effective design and strategic management. 10 Total Points
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-8-HomeWork-9069.pdf
  • Lesson discussions: Websites
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 : Publishing Your Own Website

Lesson 9. From Screen to Paper: Essential Tips for Saving and Printing with Publisher

Mastering digital design requires not just creation but also the proficient art of saving and printing your projects in Microsoft Publisher. This lesson equips you with the skills to confidently preserve and showcase your works, from employing keyboard shortcuts to understanding diverse file formats. 10 Total Points
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-9-HomeWork-9070.pdf
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 : Printing and Saving Your Microsoft Publisher Projects

Lesson 10. Page Layout Essentials

Delving into the specifics of page setup empowers you to design with precision and creativity, ignoring the usual confines of printer capabilities. Transformatory techniques in creating headers, footers, and watermarks allow your work to exude professionalism and depth. 10 Total Points
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-10-HomeWork-9071.pdf
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 : Page Layout Tips

Lesson 11. Visual Storytelling with Microsoft Publisher

By mastering graphic manipulation in Microsoft Publisher, you can transform data into visually engaging narratives and keep pace with technological advancements such as augmented reality. The lesson encourages leveraging these tools for innovative storytelling, turning your publications into unique, resonant experiences. 10 Total Points
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-11-HomeWork-9072.pdf
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 : Manipulating Graphics and Other Objects

Lesson 12. Boosting Engagement through Effective E-Mail Publications

Microsoft Publisher allows users to design impactful email publications, pre-emptively checking them for errors before sending them through Outlook or as email attachments. With carefully crafted content and design, marketers can convert recipients into loyal customers. 9 Total Points
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-12-HomeWork-9073.pdf
  • Assessment: Lesson 12: Sending E-Mail Publications

Lesson 13. Boost Productivity with Keyboard Shortcuts

Formatting and editing mastery in Microsoft Publisher bring stylistic flair and precision to your content, with shortcuts enhancing both visual and narrative elements. Mistake-proofing tools like Redo and Undo transform errors into opportunities for refinement, bolstering your creative confidence. 71 Total Points
  • Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-13-Downloadable-9074.pdf
  • Lesson discussions: Course Completion Poll: Your Thoughts; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Assessment: Lesson 13: Useful Keyboard Shortcuts for Microsoft Publisher
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
189
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate the ability to create various publication types efficiently using Microsoft Publisher 2007's new templates and tools.
  • Identify and utilize Microsoft Publisher 2007's advanced printing options, including PDF support and error detection for improved publication quality.
  • Demonstrate the process of activating Microsoft Publisher through either Internet or phone activation by following step-by-step instructions.
  • Identify the system requirements necessary for installing Microsoft Publisher by referencing the provided specification list.
  • Demonstrate the ability to modify and adapt publication formats in Microsoft Publisher, maintaining information consistency across various document types.
  • Identify and utilize various Microsoft Publisher templates to create customized publications, enhancing design efficiency and aligning with branding needs.
  • Demonstrate the ability to manipulate and modify borders, including their addition, removal, and customization, to suit specific project requirements in Publisher.
  • Identify and apply appropriate border styles to enhance the visual appeal and clarity of various publication types using Publisher.
  • Define the steps required to insert clip art into a Publisher project using the Clip Art task pane
  • Demonstrate the process for cropping and editing an image within a Publisher project to enhance its visual impact
  • Demonstrate the ability to manage text overflow within a textbox using automatic and manual adjustments to ensure optimal readability in various layout scenarios.
  • Identify and apply appropriate techniques to insert and customize textboxes in Microsoft Publisher to enhance visual design and hierarchy.
  • Define the steps involved in creating a table in Microsoft Publisher and customize its layout to meet project requirements.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Additional Course Information

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Course Title: Microsoft Publisher 2007
Course Number: 7550196
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is fully available online in all 50 states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. It’s also offered in major English-speaking countries, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Ireland.
Last Updated: April 2024
CEU Value: 0.5 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.

Student Testimonials

  • "Great course for a beginner with Publisher. Tuition was very reasonable." -- Thomas J.
  • "Great course for a beginner with Publisher. Tuition was very reasonable. For me, what was most helpful was learning how to insert text boxes and tables; wrapping text; inserting pictures; creating projects." -- Thomas J.
  • "The instructor was excellent." -- Mary F.
  • "Thank you for everything. I learned how to make better flyers and was able to learn how to manipulate pictures." -- Farzana R.

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