Computer Training

Our Computer Training is designed to help you get the most out of your PC and software.

We will explain things in jargon free language and understand that not everybody understands technology or wants to wade through endless manuals to make the best of the resources available to them.

We can provide training on the most popular MS Office packages alongside some general courses aimed at improving computer confidence and security. 

Our aim is to build your confidence in the full range of Office software and improve your productivity and individual career prospects as a result.

Unlike other providers our courses are available for one to one training or small groups in your own home.

Our Internet and Computer Security course is particularly popular with parents who want to understand how to protect their children and their own personal details online. (Do you really understand what your child is accessing through chat rooms and the internet?)

If you looking for a combination of course content tailored to your own needs then please call us and if we can help we will give you a fixed price package solution.  If we cannot help we will normally be able to point you in the right direction. 

In all individual cases we will help you for the time period you require - if the training takes less time than booked we will charge you for the time taken only - it is completely up to you.  This approach helps to keep the cost to you to a minimum.

 

   
Introduction to IT (full or half day)
  
For absolute beginners - this course is aimed at people of all age groups who would like to know a more about computers but have either never used one before or are afraid to ask!

Topics on this course include:

  • What is a computer and what can it do?
  • What are the key parts of a computer
  • Desktop, Laptop or Netbook?
  • Accessing the internet
  • Using a browser
  • Setting up an e mail account and using it
  • Word processing and spreadsheet basics
  • Using a digital camera with a PC
  • Using an iPod with a PC
  • What software is essential?
  • Avoiding problems
  • Understanding the system
  • Computer security and how to be safe online

 

   
An Introduction to the Internet, Computer Security and Internet Safety (full or half day)
  
Designed for beginners and those with a little knowledge this course focuses on understanding the internet and how to use it effectively. 

Ideally suited to parents who want to ensure they are monitoring their child's on line activities or those who worry about buying on line this course will ensure you understand how best to protect yourself, your family and your information on line and avoid infections on your PC that will cause a system crash or breach your private information PowerPoint.

Topics on this course include:

  • An introduction to the internet and its resources
  • Types of browser
  • What is secure and what is not
  • Why deleted files are still on your system
  • Disposing of your old computer safely and protecting your information
  • Viruses, Malware and Spyware and how to protect yourself against them
  • Free protection tools available to you
  • Regular PC Maintenance
  • Why it is important to keep Windows and other software up to date
  • Internet safety for children and how to protect them
  • Passwords and good habits
  • What is safe?
  • Protecting a home network
  • What is Phishing and how to avoid it
  • Sensible precautions to take
  • The dangers of portable drives
  • Shredding an old hard drive

 

   
Introduction to Word (full or half day)
  
For absolute beginners with Word this course is designed as an introduction for people who have no or very little experience with this powerful piece of software.

Topics on this course include:

  • Word processing for beginners
  • Opening and saving files
  • Navigating the screen
  • Toolbars
  • Entering, selecting and deletion of text
  • Cutting, copying and pasting
  • The Undo function
  • Formatting
  • Tabs
  • Page Set up and Printing
  • Use of Tables and more

 
   
Intermediate Word (full or half day)
  
For those people who know something about Word already or have already attended the introductory course above.

Topics on this course include:

  •  Lists
  • Bulleting and Numbering
  • Borders
  • Shading
  • Advanced formatting
  • Line spacing and columns
  • Tables in detail
  • Find and replace
  • Autocorrect and auto text
  • Text boxes
  • Printing
  • Internet resources

 
   
Introduction to Excel (full or half day)
  
For absolute beginners with Excel this course is designed as an introduction for people who have no or very little experience with this powerful piece of software.

Topics on this course include:

  •  Spreadsheets for beginners
  • Understanding workbooks and worksheets
  • Entering data
  • Navigating worksheets
  • Selecting cells and ranges
  • Editing worksheets and cells
  • Formatting
  • Column and row insertion and removal
  • Toolbars
  • Basic Formulae
  • Basic Graphs and more

 
   
Intermediate Excel (full or half day)
  
For those with some prior knowledge or who have attended the introductory course above.

Topics on this course include:

  •  Renaming
  • Deletion and insertion of worksheets
  • Conditional formatting
  • Hiding and displaying data
  • Freezing panes
  • Data Validation
  • Lookups
  • Date and time functionality
  • Applying filters to data

 
   
PowerPoint (full or half day)
  
Designed for beginners and improvers with PowerPoint.

Topics on this course include:

  •  Overview of PowerPoint
  • Slides and presentation
  • Toolbars
  • Views
  • Creating, inserting and deleting slides
  • Formatting slides
  • Using templates
  • Adding pictures and sound
  • Animation tools
  • Creating notes for presenters
  • Running the presentation

 
   
Introduction to Publisher (full or half day)
  
Aimed at anyone who wants to create a printed document to a professional standard with this powerful piece of software.

Topics on this course include:

  •  Overview of Publisher
  • Toolbars
  • Templates
  • Fonts
  • Color Schemes
  • Resizing
  • Adding and deleting items on a page
  • Combining objects
  • Layout, printing and more

 
   
Microsoft Office 2007 - Upskilling Course (half day)
  
An overview of the latest version of Office.

An introduction to all the new features including:

  • The Ribbon
  • Live Preview
  • Quick Access Toolbar
  • Compatibility Mode
  • Hot Button
  • Styles
  • Conditional Formatting
  • Smart Art etc

 
   
   
Other Computer Training Services  
We are also able to provide one to one training on many other aspects of computer use.  Avoid the frustration of trying to digest a manual or calling an expensive help lines - our one to one training will ensure you have a complete understanding of how to get the best out of your PC equipment and peripherals.

Charged by the hour, you take as much or as little training as you need to better your understanding.  Please call us for your specific requirements

  • Setting up a new PC, laptop or netbook
  • Installation of other Hardware and training on use
  • Printer installation and configuring/training
  • Installation of  iPod or MP3 Player and training on use 
  • Guidance on Parental Controls for Safe Surfing for children
  • Backup of your photos / music data to disc
  • Please call if not listed above to see if we can help

 One to One Hourly rate from only £20.00