Half day courses are available on request, subject to demand and a minimum number of students.

Select a course from the list below to find out more: 

• Internet and E-Mail
• Microsoft Publisher
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel

Internet and E-Mail

Who is it for?

Anyone who can use a mouse but has never surfed the web or used e-mail.

What is covered?

• Introduction to the Internet
  A brief history of the Internet and the World Wide Web.
• Web Addresses
  Ever wondered about the difference between .com and .co.uk?  Find out how a web address is constructed.
• Jargon
  A simple guide to the most commonly used phrases when working with the Internet and e-mail.
• How to get Connected
  Find out what you need to get on to the web at home, including which browser software to use and how to decide on the best Internet Service Provider.
• Surf the Net
  Learn all about the World Wide Web and how to find what you want using a search engine.
• E-mail
  Working with Outlook Express, you will learn how to send and receive e-mail.

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Microsoft Publisher 

Who is it for?

Anyone with an interest in creating their own leaflets, posters, greeting cards or business cards who already has a basic knowledge of using a computer.

What is covered?

• Wizards
  Find out how to use the built-in wizards to create your project step by step.
• Basic Formatting
  Learn how to lay out text and format your project using different fonts, colours and images.
• Design Work
  Learn how to create a project from scratch using a variety of images and text.
• Saving and Printing
  Working with different print layout types and sizes, you will learn how to print your project with ease.

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Microsoft Powerpoint 

Who is it for?

Anyone with an interest in creating impressive on-screen multimedia presentations or overhead slides.  A basic knowledge of working with computers is recommended.

What is covered?

• Presentation Basics
  Covers points to bear in mind when planning and designing your presentation.
• Formatting
  Learn how to lay out text and format your presentation using different fonts, colours and images.  Also covers working with slide masters, design templates, animation and transition effects.
• Saving and Printing
  Prepare your presentation for printing to different media including overhead transparencies and work with audience handouts and speaker notes.
• Running your Presentation
  At the end of the session, you will have the chance to run through your presentation on-screen.

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Microsoft Word 

Who is it for?

Anyone with an interest in creating their own letters, reports and labels.  A basic knowledge of working with computers is recommended.

What is covered?

• Word Processing Basics
  Covers how to enter and amend text in the document and save it.
• Formatting
  Learn how to lay out text and format your document using different fonts and colours.
• Using Pictures
  Brighten up your documents by learning how to add clipart and images to them.
• Copy, Cut and Paste
  Discover the magic of being able to move and copy text in the documents.
• Borders and Shapes
  Add some finishing touches by using borders and shapes in the text.

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Microsoft Excel 

Who is it for?

Anyone with an interest in working with figures and statistics using Microsoft Excel.  A basic knowledge of working with computers is recommended.

What is covered?

• Getting Started
  Learn how to find your way around a workbook and enter text.
• Using Formula
  Discover the benefits of simple formula and how they can be used.
• Working with Functions
  Covers the use of basic functions to calculate totals, average, highest and the lowest values.
• Charts
  Represents figures held on the spreadsheet in the form of a chart and learn how to format the chart.
• Copy, Cut and Paste
  Discover the magic of being able to move and copy text in the workbook.

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