Information Technology (IT)
Critical to anyone and everyone, IT skills are a must. Whether it is sending an email, surfing the net, writing a letter, keeping data or designing a newsletter or report – IT skills are what you need. All our courses are extremely practical and provide the essential learning you need. Rather than sitting and listening you will spend most of your time putting your learning into practice.
WINDOWS 7 & OFFICE 2010
Thanks to an Awards for All grant, we have upgraded our IT suite and are able to teach these courses using Windows 7 and Office 2010.
City & Guilds Information Technology Qualification ITQ Level 2
Dates: 15, 22, 29 Mar; 19, 26 Apr; 3, 10, 17, 24, 30 May; 15, 21 Jun 2012
Times: 10:00-16:00
Cost: £75
A well recognised qualification, encompassing all-round IT capabilities which fills in the gaps for the self-taught professional, and gives a solid grounding to the new user.
Introduction to Windows 7 and Office 2010
Date: 26 Jan 2012
Times: 10:00-16:00
Cost: £75 (ECVS members £50)
For people who are upgrading to Microsoft Office 2010 from an earlier version: Explore the changes to the user interface, then look at some of the key differences in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.
Introduction to Microsoft Publisher
Date: 13 Mar 2012
Times: 10:00-16:00
Cost: £75 (ECVS members £50)
Learn how to produce tidy, consistent design work in-house. MS Publisher opens you up to semi-professional desktop publishing.
Microsoft Word - beyond the basics
Date: 19 Oct 2011
Time: 10:00-16:00
Cost: £75 (ECVS members £50)
For more advanced Word users. Explore image and logo management, mailmerge, and making proper use of tables, columns and breaks.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Date: 18 Jan 2012
Times: 10:00-16:00
Cost: £75 (ECVS members £50)
Once you know where to start, Microsoft Excel can make keeping your accounts, project management and reports very easy.
Introduction to PowerPoint
Date: 24 Nov 2011
Times: 10:00-16:00
Cost: £75 (ECVS members £50)
This course is for anyone who gives presentations and would like to learn the basics of using Microsoft Powerpoint as a visual aid.
Advanced PowerPoint
Date: 15 May 2012
Times: 10:00-16:00
Cost: £75 (ECVS members £50)
This course is ideal for people who have a good understanding of PowerPoint but wish to enhance their skills to a new level. The aim of the course is to expand Microsoft PowerPoint as a more interactive and advanced visual aid to enhance presentations for those with exisitng knowledge. To explore the capabilities of this software and expand on the traditional approach of presenting with PowerPoint
The Power of Adobe Photoshop
Dates: 7 Dec 2011 or 22 May 2012
Time: 10:00-16:00
Cost: £75 (ECVS members £50)
Improve disappointing photos, create composite images, and design your own digital artwork in a hands-on session of guided experimentation.
Using Outlook – the full package
Date: 9 Feb 2012
Time: 10:00-16:00
Cost: £75 (ECVS members £50)
Outlook handles much more than just emails - learn how to make the most of the calendar and scheduling facilities and make it work for your organisation.
Introduction to Access
Date: 17 Nov 2011
Times: 10:00-16:00
Cost: £75 (ECVS members £50)
Learn how to construct simple databases, forms and queries to make recording and retrieving data and information easier. Ideal for learners new to MS Access.
Digital Media and Websites
Date: 20 March 2012
Times: 10:00-13:00
Cost: £60 (ECVS members £35)
Check the performance of your existing website, and learn how to use low cost/free tools to make a new, professional looking website that you can update yourself.
Social Media for Your Organisation
Date: 16 Nov 2011
Times: 10:00-13:00
Cost: £60 (ECVS members £35)
Learn how to use tools such as twitter, facebook, blogging and YouTube to create advocates, engage stakeholders, build awareness, and gain funding for your organisation.
Using Social Media to Recruit, Manage and Support Volunteers
Date: 8 May 2012
Times: 10:00-13:00
Cost: £60 (ECVS members £35)
This course is ideal for anyone that wants to learn how to use social media as a tool for their organisation. This course will give you an overview of the various social media tools available and how to use them effectively for managing volunteers.
All things Google
Date: 6 Mar 2012
Times: 10:00-13:00
Cost: £60 (ECVS members £35)
Explore the amazing world of Google and what it has to offer including making the most of free software: Google Apps, Google AdWords, Google Analytics.
New to IT? Free Courses with UK Online
Being computer and internet savvy has gone from being a benefit to being a necessity. Many services are quicker and easier on the internet (tax returns, banking, car tax renewal) and some may soon only be available online.
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