Computer Classes
Our bespoke training centre at 136 Comiston Road is set up with 7 state of the art PCs running current Windows based software. Our courses are all Trainer-led and with a maximum of 7 people in a class, the classes are small and friendly. Every student is provided with a training manual to take away. Please refer to our timetable of classes to find out when these courses are next running.
Computing for Beginners
Computing Basics
•Understanding your computer
•Using Microsoft Windows on your computer
Word Processing
•Creating and saving new documents
•Opening and editing existing documents
•Changing font size and type
•Cutting, copying and pasting
Internet & Email
•Using a Web Browser application
•Adding web pages to a Favourites list
•Browsing specified sites and gathering data
•Creating and sending email messages
• Attaching files to messages
Word Processing - ECDL
•Creating, formatting, finishing and printing documents
•Duplicating and moving text within and between documents
•Creating tables and using images
Powerpoint - ECDL
•Creating, formatting, modifying and preparing presentations
•Using different slide layouts
•Duplicaing and moving text, graphics and charts within and between presentations
•Accomplishing common operations with images, charts and drawn objects
• Using various slide show effects
Spreadsheet - ECDL
•Developing, formatting, modifying and using spreadsheets
•Generating and applying standard formulae and functions
•Creating and formatting charts and graphs
Database - ECDL
•Creating and modifying tables, queries, forms and reprots
•Preparing outputs ready for distribution
•Retrieving and manipulating information using query and sort tools
Internet & Email - ECDL
•Using the Internet and appreciating security considerations
•Web browsing and searching
•Navigating within and completing web-based forms
•Creating, sending and receiving emails
•Sending and receiving attachments
•Organising and managing message folders
File Management - ECDL
•Use of common functions of a Personal Computer
•Managing and organising files and folders
•Duplicating, moving and deleting files and folders
•Understanding what a computer virus is and use of antivirus software