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We're adding more courses and more information about our courses all the time. For information on timing and schedules check out the Course Calendar.   To register for a course, simply download our registration form, fill it out and fax it back to the number on the form.  Someone from our organization will contact you to confirm your booking.

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Word Processing
(Microsoft Word)

 

Level 1
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Understand the concepts of word processing, as well as create, save and open documents for easy document management

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Insert and delete text to edit a document, then print the document to keep a record of your work

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Modify text alignment and move, copy, and replace text for emphasis and document control

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Modify and enhance text appearance by altering font type and size, and changing font attributes

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Use tab stops, set indents, apply bullets and numbering, and change line spacing to enhance document appearance

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Use margins, page breaks, and headers and footers to enhance the page layout

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Simplify proofreading of documents by checking spelling, enhance productivity by using AutoText and AutoCorrect, and simply document creation by using templates

Cost
bullet$249.00

Duration

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1 day (9:00 - 4:00 with one hour off for lunch)

Who should attend;

bulletThis is a beginner course for new users of Word.

Prerequisites
bulletThere are no prerequisites for this course, and while anyone may register, participants should have a basic understanding of computer operation.

 

  Level 2
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Create and modify tables to organize data and enhance appearance

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Use styles to create consistently formatted documents and to facilitate changing paragraph and character formatting

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Use existing templates to provide consistent document editing and formatting, and create custom templates

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Perform Mail Merge tasks (creating form letters, envelopes, and mailing labels) using Word 2000

Cost
bullet$249.00

Duration

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1 day (9:00 - 4:00 with one hour off for lunch)

Who should attend;

bulletThis is a intermediate course for users of Word,

Prerequisites
bulletWhile anyone may register for this class, it's designed for participants who have some basic knowledge or experience with Microsoft Word, and who understand the basics of computer operation.

 

Spread Sheets
(Microsoft Excel)

 

Level 1
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Open and move around in an Excel workbook to learn navigation skills necessary for creating and using Excel spreadsheets

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Organize columns and rows to accommodate information and edit the contents of cells to organize the information on your worksheet

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Calculate values by entering formulas into cells and specify an exact address of a cell by creating an absolute cell reference, create formulas by typing functions or building more complex formulas using the Insert Function dialog box

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Format cells and worksheet elements to make the worksheet consistent and readable

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Change the page setup and preview the workbook to define how the printed worksheet appears

Cost
bullet$249.00

Duration

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1 day (9:00 - 4:00 with one hour off for lunch)

Who should attend;

bulletThis is a beginner course for new users of Excel.

Prerequisites
bulletThere are no prerequisites for this course, and while anyone may register, participants should have a basic understanding of computer operation..
 

  Level 2
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Organize, protect, and display data, using various tools

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Create linking formulas and use the IF function

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Set up multiple worksheets, use information from other sources through consolidation, and copy and paste links to combine information into one worksheet

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Create and modify charts to present data effectively, customize charts to enhance their appearance

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Create and apply styles to format worksheets consistently and quickly, use conditional formatting, comments, and text boxes to highlight and explain data

Cost
bullet$249.00

Duration

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1 day (9:00 - 4:00 with one hour off for lunch)

Who should attend;

bulletThis is a intermediate course for users of Excel,

Prerequisites
bulletWhile anyone may register for this class, it's designed for participants who have some basic knowledge or experience with Microsoft Excel, and who understand the basics of computer operation.
 

Desktop Publishing
(Microsoft Publisher)

 

This course builds on basic word processing skills and concentrates on desktop publishing concepts as they relate to developing basic publication documents, such as flyers, newsletters, business cards and other documents that typical SME's would use.

Regardless of the purpose of a document, most people want their publication to look interesting, professional, and well organized. Using Publisher, you can create a document from one of the many publication designs in the design catalogue, using the layout and design elements that come with it, or you can start with a blank document and create your own. Each way gives you the freedom to create interesting text design elements, through the use of different fonts and text formatting, and enhance the layout of the page with custom graphics, clip art, and graphic elements.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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Create, modify, save, and print a one page document using a publication design.

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Create a multi-page document, starting with a blank page, adding pages and page elements.

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Format text by adding tabs, indents, special characters, and automated formatting.

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Insert and modify graphic elements on a page.

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Add and modify rows, columns, text, and formatting in a table to display data on a page.

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Create documents that use special paper.

Cost
bullet$249.00

Duration

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1 day (9:00 - 4:00 with one hour off for lunch)

Who should attend;

bulletThis is a beginner course for new users of Word.

Prerequisites
bulletThere are no prerequisites for this course, and while anyone may register, participants should have a basic understanding of computer operation.
 

Business Presentation
(Microsoft PowerPoint)

 

Level 1
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Understand the concepts of good presentation skills (with or without a PowerPoint presentation)

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Identify PowerPoint screen elements and terms to use the program efficiently

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Use outlines to organize the text of your presentations

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Display a consistent look throughout presentations by using colour schemes and the Slide Master

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Enhance your presentations by using PowerPoint 2003 design templates and formatting tools

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Modify your presentations for a more organized display of information

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Polish presentations by adding WordArt and objects and inserting pictures

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Produce an on-screen slide show

 

Cost
bullet$249.00

Duration

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1 day (9:00 - 4:00 with one hour off for lunch)

Who should attend;

bulletThis is a beginner course for new users of PowerPoint

Prerequisites
bulletThere are no prerequisites for this course.
 

  Level 2
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Import and share data from between programs to create a presentation quickly

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Use charts and tables to present data graphically

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Use graphics to enhance a presentation, use animation to increase the impact of text and graphics in a presentation

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Use the Style Checker to ensure that a presentation is free of errors, use PowerPoint features to rehearse a slide show, and prepare it for presentation

 

Cost
bullet$249.00

Duration

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1 day (9:00 - 4:00 with one hour off for lunch)

Who should attend;

bulletThis is a intermediate course for users of PowerPoint,

Prerequisites
bulletWhile anyone may register for this class, it's designed for participants who have some basic knowledge or experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, and who understand the basics of computer operation.
 

Web Page Authoring
(Microsoft FrontPage)

 

Level 1
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Understand the concepts of the web page and HTML

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Create a simple Web Page using HTML

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Enhance a basic Web Page by changing colours and backgrounds, and adding images and tables

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Add hyperlinks to a Web Page document

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Explore the FrontPage 2003 Environment

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Create Web-based HTML documents to develop a Web site

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Format a page to make it visually appealing

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Create hyperlinks to link to other files on the Internet or on a network

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Place pictures in a page to increase the information conveyed to visitors

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Use tables to arrange text and objects on a page

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Add multimedia to your pages by inserting movies, sounds, and animations

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Manage and publish your site with FrontPage tools

 

Cost
bullet$249.00

Duration

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1 day (9:00 - 4:00 with one hour off for lunch)

Who should attend;

bulletAnyone wanting to understand the basics of the world wide web and how to operate in that environment
bulletAnyone wanting to create their own simple website
bulletParticipants will be given the opportunity to actually register a domain name, publish their site, and
bulletThis is a beginner course for HTML

Prerequisites
bulletThere are no prerequisites for this course. Participants should understand the basic operation of a computer and ideally some experience surfing the internet.
 

  Level 2
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Import files from different locations to collect all of the necessary files in one place, define the formatting for headings and other HTML elements

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Use the Navigation view to create a structure for navigation bars, enable visitors to your site to see multiple pages at once with frames

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Create a form to gather information from visitors to your Web site, use advanced form options to save information in a database and create discussion groups

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Use Substitution and Include components to automatically include and update information, use FrontPage to work in a group

 

Cost
bullet$249.00

Duration

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1 day (9:00 - 4:00 with one hour off for lunch)

Who should attend;

bulletAnyone wanting to understand the basics of the world wide web and how to operate in that environment
bulletThis is a beginner course for HTML

Prerequisites
bulletParticipants should understand the basics of HTML and operation of a computer.
  

Database
(Microsoft Access)
Level 1
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Identify the components of a database, and work with those components

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Open a table, find information stored there, and enter data

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Create a table design from a template, and customize it

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Enter data into tables, and ensure its accuracy by using input masks and input validation formulas

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Create relationships between tables to ensure data accuracy and to deploy referential integrity

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Create forms for entering data into tables, and change the design elements that have been placed on those forms

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Import and export data to and from various sources, including Word and Excel

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Preview and print database objects, and change the page setup options

 

Cost
bullet$249.00

Duration

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1 day (9:00 - 4:00 with one hour off for lunch)

Who should attend;

bulletThis is a beginner course for Microsoft Access

Prerequisites
bulletThere is no prerequisite for this course but candidates should understand the basics of computer operation.
 

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