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Microsoft Office 2016 Complete Diploma Level 3 Overview
Build practical Microsoft Office 2016, advanced Word, document collaboration and file management skills with the Microsoft Office 2016 Complete Diploma Level 3. This online Microsoft Office course is designed to help learners understand advanced document handling, including sharing documents, working with comments, comparing changes, reviewing documents, coauthoring, adding captions, cross-references, bookmarks, hyperlinks, citations, bibliographies, indexes, tables of contents, forms, editing restrictions and digital signatures.
The course covers modifying user information, sharing documents, comments, document comparison, document review, merging changes, coauthoring, captions, cross-references, bookmarks, hyperlinks, footnotes, endnotes, citations, bibliography, cover pages, indexes, tables of contents, outlines, master documents, information suppression, editing restrictions, digital signatures, document access restrictions, forms, form data conversion and document version management.
Throughout the course, you will learn how to:
- Understand advanced Microsoft Word 2016 document tools
- Share, review and compare documents professionally
- Work with comments, document changes and coauthoring features
- Add captions, cross-references, bookmarks and hyperlinks
- Insert footnotes, endnotes, citations and bibliographies
- Create indexes, tables of contents and ancillary tables
- Manage outlines and master documents
- Apply editing restrictions and digital signatures
- Create and manage forms
- Compare, merge and manage document versions
This Microsoft Office 2016 Complete Diploma Level 3 is suitable for office administrators, personal assistants, business support staff, students, job seekers, document controllers, admin learners and anyone interested in advanced Microsoft Office document skills.
- › Last Audited and Updated: 25th July 2026
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Microsoft Office 2016 Complete Diploma Level 3, learners will be able to:
- Understand advanced Microsoft Word 2016 document management tools.
- Share, review, compare and merge document changes.
- Use comments and coauthoring features.
- Add references, citations, bibliographies and indexes.
- Insert tables of contents, cover pages and ancillary tables.
- Manage outlines, master documents and document versions.
- Apply editing restrictions, access controls and digital signatures.
- Create and manipulate forms for document-based workflows.
Who is This Course For
This course is ideal for:
- Office administrators and admin assistants
- Personal assistants and executive assistants
- Business support staff
- Document control learners
- Students and job seekers
- Receptionists and office support learners
- Anyone interested in advanced Microsoft Word and Office skills
Why Enrol in This Microsoft Office 2016 Complete Diploma Level 3?
Benefits of this course include:
- CPD Accredited Microsoft Office 2016 Training
- 100% Online and Self-Paced Learning
- Covers Advanced Word Document Management
- Includes Reviewing, Comparing and Coauthoring Documents
- Covers Citations, Bibliographies, Indexes and Tables of Contents
- Includes Forms, Restrictions and Digital Signatures
- Useful for Administration, Business Support and Document Control Pathways
Career Opportunities
Completing this course can support learners interested in administration, document control, office support and business support roles.
Potential career opportunities include:
- Administrative Assistant
Support office tasks, document preparation, records, communication and general administration.
Average salary: £20,000 to £28,000 - Office Administrator
Prepare documents, manage records, organise files and support daily office operations.
Average salary: £21,000 to £28,000 - Document Controller Pathway Learner
Use advanced document management awareness before progressing into document control or compliance support roles.
Average salary: £24,000 to £38,000 - Personal Assistant Pathway Learner
Use Microsoft Office skills to support managers with reports, formal documents, schedules and correspondence.
Average salary: £24,000 to £38,000 - Business Support Assistant
Support teams with reports, templates, meeting notes, documents and administrative coordination.
Average salary: £22,000 to £32,000
Assessment Method
The Microsoft Office 2016 Complete Diploma Level 3 is assessed through an online assessment process.
After completing the course modules, learners may be required to complete:
- A multiple-choice assessment
- An online test
- Knowledge-based questions related to the course topics
Learners can complete the assessment online at their own pace, making the process flexible and convenient.
Eligibility Requirements
This course is open to learners from different academic and professional backgrounds.
No previous advanced Microsoft Office experience is required.
This course is suitable for learners who want to:
- Develop advanced Microsoft Word and Office skills
- Improve document collaboration and review confidence
- Build office software and document management knowledge
- Progress towards administration, business support or document control roles
Entry Requirements
- Age Requirement: Learners should be aged 16 or above.
- Academic Background: No formal academic qualification is required to enrol in this course.
- Language Proficiency: A good understanding of English is recommended to follow the course materials effectively.
- Device Requirement: Learners will need access to a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer with an internet connection.
- Study Commitment: Learners should be prepared to complete the online lessons and assessment independently.
Why Choose Us
- Affordable and high-quality online learning materials
- Beginner-friendly to advanced Microsoft Office course content
- Practical knowledge for document review, formatting and file management
- Flexible study through a user-friendly online platform
- Efficient online assessment process
- Helpful student support via email
Certification
At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. After successfully completing the final test, you will get a CPD-accredited Certificate of Achievement. The PDF Certificate is priced at £9.99 and will be emailed to you immediately. Also, a printed hardcopy certificate can be purchased for £17.99 and will be sent to your address by post.
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