Introduction to Microsoft Publisher
From blank page to brilliant layouts – learn how to design professional documents for free!
Quick Facts
- Locations
- UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui
- Dates
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Courses run year-round throughout 2026.
Palmerston North
Monday – Friday, 9am - 12pm
Monday and Tuesday evening, 5 - 7pm
Whanganui
Monday and Tuesday 9am - 12pm, and evenings 5pm - 7pm
View Timetable - Duration
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Flexible days and times to complete 40 hours of learning
See Course Hours & Duration for details
- Domestic Fees
- Nil fees
- International Fees
Not applicable.
* Fees-free
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Overview
Following on from UCOL’s Introduction to Computers, this course teaches you how to create professional documents that stand out using Microsoft Publisher.
You’ll learn how to combine text and images in impactful ways, master layout techniques, and produce polished publications for work, study, or personal projects.
Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to refresh their design skills, you’ll learn at your own pace in a supportive environment, with facilitators ready to guide you whenever needed.
Course Hours
Palmerston North
Monday – Friday, 9am - 12pm
Monday and Tuesday evening, 5 - 7pm
Whanganui
Monday and Tuesday, 9am - 12pm, and evenings 5pm - 7pm
Course Information
The course covers the basics of working with professional documents including:
Elements of desktop publishing
Publisher wizards
Design concepts
Graphics and text - layouts and formatting
Previous Related Programmes
UCOL's Introduction to Microsoft Publisher course was formerly known as Free and Easy.
Domestic Entry Requirements
Open entry. No previous academic qualifications needed.
International Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Career Opportunities
At the completion of this course you can elect to enrol into one of the other related programmes below.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
Introduction to Microsoft Access