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Courses
What happens on the course?
- Understand files and folders; create, read, update and delete information (including uninstalling applications) using File Explorer and other applications.
- Understand the Windows OS; using Settings, Control Panel and how to update a PC.
- Understand the Internet and how to use a web browser (including history and bookmarking) to access the web.
- Understand communication online. Using Outlook and Teams to communicate using both text and video conferencing. Exploring the different applications in Outlook, including saving to OneDrive.
- Understand email; sending and receive information including attachments.
- Understand how to complete online forms.
- Understand online transactional services, shopping online for both services and goods, paying for items online using PayPal or a card. Using online banking.
- Understand malware and digital wellbeing, including how using a computer can affect one’s own health. Researching different forms of malware.
- Understand how to keep one’s information safe; ways to prevent a PC being compromised.
- Understand desktop publishing – Word.
- Understand spreadsheets – Excel.
- Understand social media and how to use if effectively and safely.
To express an interest in this course, please click on the button below and complete the form, ticking the Extended Course option in question 7.
Pick and choose the individual sessions that will help develop your specific needs further through a light-touch overview of a chosen subject. Stand alone sessions run Mon-Thurs from 15:30 to 17:00 and allow individuals to strengthen their understanding in a range of topics to enhance their skillset.
What happens on the course?
IT Fundamentals
- Setting up your PC
- Navigating and creating files and folders
- Malware and digital wellbeing
The Internet
- Connecting to the internet
- Using search engines and web browsers
- Sending and receiving emails
- On-line shopping
Desktop Publishing
- Creating documents using Word
- Importing information from different sources
Collaborative Technologies
- Using Social Media
- Creating an Outlook account
- Using Teams
Presentation Software
- Creating presentations using PowerPoint
- Producing an interactive CV
- Using hyperlinks
Spreadsheet Software
- Creating a spreadsheet
- Using simple formulae and filters to collate information
- Inputting data from invoices
CV Writing
- Creating CV’s including personal statements
- Adapting design and layout
- Looking at keywords for job applications
Applying for a Job
- Finding a job online
- Preparing for an interview
Cover Letters
- Tailoring a cover letter based on a job choice
- Looking at appropriate layout and language
Drop-in 1:1
- An opportunity for individuals to work 1:1 with a coach to develop their understanding concerning other areas of IT
To express an interest in this course, please click on the button below and complete the form, ticking the Stand Alone Sessions option in question 7.
Acquire the skills needed to develop and start your own business. This course runs for a duration of 3 weeks, Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 14:00. Learners will be taught all the latest techniques required to set up and make a business and successful in today’s modern digital landscape.
What happens on the course?
- Understand how to develop a business plan.
- Understand how to develop business ideas.
- Understand the importance of communication.
- Understand Market Analysis.
- Understand funding a new business.
- Understanding business structure.
- Understand how to secure web and online payments.
- Understand how to how to develop logo and branding.
- Understand how to develop confidence and commitment to the sector.
- Understand how to show appropriate personal and professional presentations.
- Understand which communication skills are needed to make your business a success.
- Understand how to manage your time effectively.
To express an interest in this course, please click on the button below and complete the form, ticking the Self-Employed Bootcamp option in question 7.
Acquire the Essential Digital Computer Skills in an extended timeframe. This course runs from 9:30 to 12:00 or 13:00 – 15:30, Monday to Thursday over the period of a 5 weeks. During the classes, learners will be taught the fundamentals of computing and refine their soft skills.
What happens on the course?
- Understand computing fundamentals, including using a mouse, keyboard and how to save and retrieve information.
- Understand how to navigate around the Windows OS (Operating System).
- Understand how to effectively use a computer keyboard for speed and efficiency.
- Understand how to create, update, remove and manage computer files and folders.
- Understand how to use Windows OS to create a more productive and user-friendly interface.
- Understand how to use the Internet to search for specific items, using the address bar, search engines and how links work.
- Understand how to use advanced Web browsing techniques including bookmarks, browser history and how to download files.
- Understand how to use a word processor to organise content using correct formatting, style and fonts.
- Understand how to keep yourself safe when using a computer, how to identify common threats and protection methods.
To express an interest in this course, please click on the button below and complete the form, ticking the Computing Fundamentals option in question 7.