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  • Getting Started with Microsoft Excel

    Course Overview

    This one day course allows participants to become familiar with the Excel spreadsheet

    software principles using Excel 2010/13, working with data, basic formula and charts.

    Pre-requisites

    Delegates should be familiar with the keyboard and Microsoft Windows Operating System. A

    familiarity of the Excel interface would be an advantage.

    Course details

    Spreadsheet structure

    Understanding the components of a spreadsheet such as: cells, rows, columns, tabs and pages.

    Navigating the ribbon

    Using the Quick Access toolbar

    Using Help

    Page views and layout

    Size, orientation, margins, page numbers, date and time

    Entering and editing information

    Clear cells and edit cell contents

    Replicate data

    Find and replace

    Add and delete rows and columns

    Store and retrieve information

    Backstage view

    File and folder management

    Naming, saving, save as and finding saved spreadsheets

    Summarise and interpret information

    Totals and summary information

    Sorting and display order

    Judgment of when and how to use these methods

    Functions and formulas

    Simple arithmetic calculations using operators (add, subtract, multiply, divide)

    Common functions (e.g. sum, average, min, max)

    The rules of BODMAS

    Design of formulas to meet calculation requirements

    Introduction to charts

    Suitability of different charts types e.g. pie chart, bar chart, single line graph

    Adding title, axis titles, legend

    Formatting charts and graphs

    Formatting cells

    Numbers, currency, percentages, number of decimal places, font and alignment, borders and shading

    Conditional formatting

    Formatting rows and columns

    Height, width, borders and shading

    Check spreadsheet information

    Check the accuracy of numbers, formulas and any text.

    * There may be some flexibility in content according to the audience on the day

  • Update and Refresh in Microsoft Excel

    Course Overview

    This one day course is designed for users who wish to update and refresh their knowledge in

    the Excel application to become more confident and adept when selecting and applying

    commands. There will be an opportunity to create spreadsheets incorporating basic

    formulas, charts, applying editing and formatting techniques.

    Pre-requisites

    Delegates should be familiar with the keyboard and have knowledge of working with

    Microsoft Office Excel and Microsoft Windows Operating System.

    Course detail

    Excel Interface

    Quick Access toolbar

    Backstage view

    Save and sharing options

    The ribbon, tabs and groups

    Contextual tabs and mini toolbar

    Using pre-made templates

    Workbooks

    Refresh on structure of Worksheet

    Whats new? (Excel 2010 / 2013)

    Working with Workbook Window

    Inserting new worksheets

    Linking between worksheets

    Renaming and colouring worksheets

    Page setup, layout and printing

    Display and page layout

    Headers and footers

    Page orientation

    Print options

    Open a new window within a workbook

    Copying, moving data

    Formatting and editing techniques

    Formatting options

    Date and time, currency

    Cut, copy and paste special options

    Wrap and merge cells

    Find and replace

    Sorting and filtering data

    Working with hyperlinks

    Applying conditional formatting

    Freeze and hide columns and rows

    Formulas and functions

    Operators and basic formula (add, subtract, multiply, divide)

    Auto sum, average, min, max, if (count and sum)

    Viewing and checking formulas

    Introduction to charts

    Building charts and Sparklines

    Adjust chart design and layout

    Resizing and moving charts

    Time saving tips

    Applying keyboard Shortcuts

    Using Hot Keys

    Using Help

    Using paste special

    Using the format painter

    Add comments to a workbook

    Replication using the fill handle

    * There may be some flexibility in content according to the audience on the day

  • Analysing your data in Microsoft Excel

    Course Overview

    This one day course is designed for users who want to use the software more efficiently to

    analyse and visualise data.

    Pre-requisites

    Delegates must already be using Microsoft Excel to a relatively high standard as this course

    is designed for the more advanced user.

    Course details

    Consolidating your information by linking and Data Consolidate

    Using PivotTables and Pivot Charts

    Data validation

    Protecting cells, sheets and workbooks

    Using lookup and error functions

    Using conditional formatting

    Creating simple macros (using record macro not writing VBA code)

    Using and creating keyboard shortcuts

    * There may be some flexibility in content according to the audience on the day

  • Communicate, Organise, Prioritise in Microsoft

    Outlook

    Course Overview

    During this one day course participants will be shown how to make the most of this very flexible

    software to efficiently communicate with others, organise their day and prioritise their work.

    Pre-requisites

    Delegates should be familiar with the keyboard, Outlook interface, sending and receiving e-mails

    and the Microsoft Windows Operating System.

    Course detail

    Course overview

    Managing your Mailbox

    Quick Access toolbar

    Using backstage view

    The ribbon, tabs and groups

    Storing and locating messages

    Working with folders

    Flagging and setting reminders

    Email security and Netiquette

    Using the People Pane

    Applying conditional formatting

    Message delivery options

    Working with conversations

    Create and run rules

    Using Quick Parts

    The Four Ds

    Using Quick Steps

    Applying keyboard shortcuts

    Create and modify contacts

    Create contacts

    Create contact groups

    Create a secondary address book

    Manage signatures

    View settings

    Adjusting view settings

    Calendar

    Creating appointments and events

    Forwarding an appointment

    Creating a meeting request

    Responding to a meeting request

    Update a meeting request

    Manage recurring meetings

    Set calendar options

    Using Categories

    Share your calendar

    Working with multiple calendars

    Calendar printing options

    Tasks and to do lists

    Create and monitor tasks

    Assigning tasks

    Managing task progression and completion

    * There may be some flexibility in content according to the audience on the day

  • Getting Started with Microsoft Word

    Course overview

    On completion of this course the participants will be able to enter, edit and combine text

    and other information, such as pictures and shapes, into a word processing document. They

    will be able to structure information and use Microsoft Word tools to format and edit their

    documents.

    Pre-requisites

    It is essential that participants have a working knowledge of the Windows operating system

    and a basic competency in the use of the keyboard.

    Course detail

    The Microsoft Word Interface

    Navigating the ribbon

    Using the Quick Access toolbar

    Using Help

    Page views and layout

    Size, orientation, margins, inserting page numbers and date and time

    File and folder management

    Naming, saving, save as and finding saved documents

    Using and saving templates

    Editing documents

    Understanding basic commands select, copy, cut, paste, undo, redo, drag and drop, find, replace, insert, delete, size, crop, position

    Using spell check

    Inserting borders and other graphic elements

    Common keyboard shortcuts

    Using print preview and printing documents

    Creating tables

    Inserting and deleting rows and columns, adjusting column width

    Sorting

    Formatting and presenting documents

    Font style and size, colour, bold, underline and italic

    Default settings for font style and paragraph formatting

    Formatting paragraphs

    Text alignment, bullets, numbering, line spacing, borders, shading, page numbering

    Page layout

    Creating letters

    Page size, orientation, margins and page breaks

    Tips to ensure accuracy and consistency in documents

    Select and apply heading styles to documents

    * There may be some flexibility in content according to the audience on the day

  • Enhanced Microsoft Word

    Course overview

    This one ay course is for those who already have a working knowledge of the Microsoft

    Word software and are already using it to a competent standard. On completion of this one

    day course participants will have refreshed their word processing skills, as well as learned

    new tips for making documents more professional and increasing their proficiency in the use

    of the software.

    Pre-requisites

    It is a requirement that participants will already have a good working knowledge of

    Microsoft Word.

    Course detail

    Editing techniques

    Ensuring consistent company identity and branding by creating templates

    Using and modifying templates

    Using bookmarks and inserting hyperlinks

    Audit and track changes, compare and merge documents

    Saving documents in different formats (rtf, text, html)

    Numbering and sub-numbering

    Versions, storage and backup locations

    Formatting techniques

    Using graphics to professionalise documents

    Insert, format, size, position, wrap, order and group images and objects

    Changing default settings organisational font styles and paragraph settings

    Inserting charts and linking to Microsoft Excel

    Embedding Excel charts

    Creating tables

    Fixing row height and column width

    Horizontal and vertical text alignment

    Converting text to table

    Merging and splitting cells

    Repeat header rows

    Creating booklets

    Creating a table of contents

    Using page and section breaks

    Using columns and column breaks

    Adjusting page set up for printing booklets

    Quick tips

    Using keyboard shortcuts, the contextual toolbar, the ribbon and the quick access toolbar

    Automating routine tasks using auto text and autocorrect

    Password protecting documents

    * There may be some flexibility in content according to the audience on the day

  • Streamline your Company Communications with

    Microsoft Word

    Course overview

    This one day course is designed for delegates who would like to create a more professional

    company image. Creating standardised letterheads, using templates and mail merging

    communications.

    Pre-requisites

    Delegates should have competent keyboard skills and be familiar with Microsoft Word and

    Microsoft Windows Operating System.

    Course detail

    Creating heading styles

    Designing themes

    Creating and using templates

    Mail merge to letters, labels and envelopes

    Mail merge to e-mail

    Using logos and images

    Using web layout

    Tracking changes

    Creating and using shortcuts

    * There may be some flexibility in content according to the audience on the day

  • Editing Long Documents in Microsoft Word 2013

    Course overview

    This one day course is designed for delegates who would like to feel more confident when

    formatting, editing and updating longer documents.

    Pre-requisites

    Delegates should be familiar with Microsoft Word, the keyboard and the Microsoft Windows

    Operating System.

    Course detail

    Inserting a table of contents

    Using paste special

    Ensuring consistency throughout your document

    Paragraph spacing

    Line spacing

    Saving versions

    Using styles, headings and sub headings

    Using footnotes and endnotes

    Hyperlinking to external data sources

    Changing page orientation within a document

    Inserting a cover page

    Page numbering

    Consistent number formatting

    * There may be some flexibility in content according to the audience on the day

  • Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Course overview This course one day course will provide the delegates with the knowledge and understanding of how to produce simple but effective presentations which include images and sound. The course includes software tools and techniques to structure, edit, format and prepare slides for presentation.

    Pre-requisites

    Delegates should be familiar with the keyboard and Microsoft Windows Operating System. Familiarity of the PowerPoint interface would be an advantage.

    Course detail

    Using PowerPoint efficiently

    Navigating the ribbon

    Backstage view (PowerPoint 2010/13)

    Using the Quick Access toolbar

    Using Help

    Saving, locating and retrieving files

    Different uses for Microsoft PowerPoint

    Understanding slide structure

    Using slide layouts

    Inserting text, numbers, images, graphics and sound

    Use existing templates, designs and styles

    Organisational guidelines

    Understanding copyright law e.g. on music downloads or use of other peoples images

    Edit slides

    Drag and drop, find, replace, undo and redo, size, crop and position objects

    Wrap text, add lines and simple shapes

    Use of text boxes

    Combine images, charts or tables with text by inserting, re-sizing and positioning

    Text alignment and formatting

    Inserting charts and diagrams

    Check grammar and spelling

    Insert a screenshot or screen clipping

    Format slides

    Bullets, numbering, line spacing, alignment, colour, fonts, size, and backgrounds

    Apply and change themes

    Viewing and printing slides

    Adding slide transitions

    Printing slides and hand-outs

    Using speaker notes

    Changing slide orientation

    Changing the slide order

    * There may be some flexibility in content according to the audience on the day

  • Enhanced PowerPoint

    Course overview

    This one day course is designed for delegates who would like to use some more advanced

    features in PowerPoint 2010/2013. Delegates will have the opportunity to create their own

    presentation (time permitting).

    Pre-requisites

    Delegates should be familiar with Microsoft PowerPoint, the keyboard and Microsoft

    Windows Operating System.

    Course detail

    PowerPoint styles

    Themes and colour schemes

    Bullet levels

    Applying a background

    The slide master

    Templates

    Using an existing template

    Creating a template

    Editing content

    Inserting text from other sources

    Find and replace data

    PowerPoint objects

    Inserting online pictures

    Objects on slide master

    Formatting a picture

    Tables

    Inserting charts

    Adjusting a presentation

    Changing slide order

    Hiding slides

    Hyperlinks

    Using built-in animation

    Setting up a slide show

    Adding sound

    Inserting video

    Applying slide transitions

    Adding narration

    Saving, printing and editing tools

    Using speakers notes

    Summary slide

    Spell checking

    Proof reading

    Printing slides and presentations

    Saving as a PowerPoint Show

    * There may be some flexibility in content according to the audience on the day

  • Database Principles using Microsoft Access

    Course Overview

    This one day course allows the participants to become familiar with the Microsoft Access

    software using Access 2010. The course will demonstrate the principles of database design

    and how to set up and use non-relational database tables.

    Pre-requisites

    Delegates should be familiar with the keyboard and Microsoft Windows Operating System. A

    familiarity of Microsoft Access would be an advantage.

    Course detail

    Understand the components of a database design

    How data is structured in a single table non-relational database

    Create and modify database tables using a range of field types

    Add, amend and delete fields

    Ensuring data entry meets needs

    Understanding field characteristics

    Understanding Data type, field names, field size, format, and primary key validation

    Data validation

    Queries and searches

    Routine queries to find specific information

    Using wildcards

    Forms

    Creating forms to enter, edit and organise data in a database

    Alphanumeric sorting and filtering

    Database reports

    Plan and produce database reports from a single table non-relational database

    * There may be some flexibility in content according to the audience on the day

  • Update and Refresh with Microsoft Publisher 2013

    Course overview

    This one day course allows participants to become familiar with Microsoft Publisher, working

    with text, images and shapes. Delegates will understand how to use different page formats

    and adapt pre-made templates, as well as create their own publication.

    Pre-requisites

    Delegates should be familiar with the keyboard and Microsoft Windows Operating System. A

    familiarity of Microsoft Publisher would be an advantage.

    Course detail

    Designing publications

    Identifying page designs and layout requirements

    Templates, house styles, branding, styles, colours and font schemes

    Existing styles and schemes for font (typeface), size, orientation, colour and alignment

    Using appropriate page design and layout for publications in line with organisational guidelines

    Inserting information for editing and formatting

    Organising and combining information of different types or different sources

    Organising information, size, white space, columns, consistency, orientation

    Inserting text, images and graphics

    Editing and formatting techniques

    Identify what editing and formatting to use for the publication

    Using techniques to edit publications and format text

    Drag and drop, find and replace, undo redo, size, use layout guides

    Control text flow within single and multiple columns and pages, in columns,

    around images and graphic elements, between pages

    Check publication and making corrections as necessary spell check; grammar check, completeness, accuracy, orientation, layout, text alignment and formatting

    Shapes and graphic elements

    Images; inserting, sizing and positioning images, text wrap

    Shapes order, grouping shapes: images, text, graphic elements (e.g. borders, lines, panels, shading, logos)

    Manipulate images and graphic elements accurately size, crop and position, maintain proportion, using borders

    Saving and retrieving publications

    Storing and retrieving publication files effectively, in line with local guidelines and conventions where available e.g. create, name, open, save, save as, print, close, find

    Understanding Copyright

    Identify copyright constraints on using others information, acknowledgment of sources, avoiding plagiarism, permissions

    * There may be some flexibility in content according to the audience on the day

  • Getting Started with Adobe InDesign

    Course Overview

    This one day course allows the participants to become familiar with the Adobe InDesign

    software principles using InDesign Creative Cloud. This course is ideally stretched over two

    days however a condensed version can be completed in just one day.

    Pre-requisites

    Delegates should be familiar with the keyboard and Microsoft Windows Operating System. A

    familiarity of the InDesign interface would be an advantage.

    Pre-requisites

    Document Setup

    Allowing for bleed

    Typing and inserting text

    Glyphs (symbol characters)

    Character formatting

    Paragraph formatting

    Tabs and indents

    Bullets

    Paragraph styles

    Working with columns

    Linking text frames

    Text frame attributes

    Adding tables

    Placing images

    Image manipulation

    Clipping paths

    Image effects

    Text wrapping

    Adding borders and inset

    Working with colour

    Applying gradients

    Adding pages

    Master pages

    Page numbering

    Section numbering

    Printing a booklet

    Creating Custom/Folded Documents

    Links and embedding

    Preflight and package

    Converting to PDF

    Creating templates

    * There may be some flexibility in content according to the audience on the day

  • Advanced Level Adobe InDesign

    Course Overview

    This one day course has been designed to maximise your use of Adobe InDesign and make

    using the software as efficient as possible.

    Pre-requisites

    Delegates should be familiar with the keyboard and Microsoft Windows Operating System and

    have a familiarity of the InDesign interface. Attending our previous Adobe InDesign course

    would be an advantage.

    Course details

    Document setup

    Using master text frames

    Advanced typography

    Custom bullet text

    Nested styles

    Creating a table of contents

    Using the baseline grid

    Working with columns

    Typography preferences

    Linking to text files

    Ignoring text wrap

    Placing multiple images

    Anchored images

    Using clipping paths

    Using the page tool

    Reusing pages

    Multiple master pages

    Using smart guides

    Align and distribute objects

    Basic shaping

    Custom shapes with Pathfinder

    Typing along a path

    Creating outlines of text

    Working with object styles

    Setting up default styles

    Creating default swatches

    Using data merge

    Using the book command

    Creating forms

    Using hyperlinks

    Including video clips

    Exporting as SWF

    Interactive PDFs

    Creating an eBook

    Publishing online

    * There may be some flexibility in content according to the audience on the day

  • Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator

    Course Overview

    This one day course has been designed to maximise your use of Adobe Illustrator and make

    using the software as effective as possible.

    Pre-requisites

    Delegates should be familiar with the keyboard and Microsoft Windows Operating System and

    familiarity with the Windows interface is recommended.

    Course details

    Overview of the interface

    Understanding Vector vs Bitmap

    Setting up the Artboard

    Basic shaping

    Understanding Bezier drawing

    Merging using Pathfinder

    Applying fills

    Colour / gradients / patterns

    Using the mesh tool

    Using clipping masks

    Applying transparency

    Line styling

    Using the cutting tools

    Outlining strokes

    Using offset path

    Distorting and perspective

    Enveloping objects

    Working with text

    Text effects

    Adding columns

    Text wrap

    Placing images

    Selecting objects

    Graphic styles

    Understanding layers

    Hiding and locking layers

    Using symbols

    Using the symbol sprayer

    3D Extrude

    3D Revolve

    Mapping artwork

    Understanding Live Paint

    Tracing images

    Saving and exporting to PDF

    * There may be some flexibility in content according to the audience on the day

  • Advanced Level Adobe Illustrator

    Course Overview

    This one day course has been designed to maximise your use of Adobe Illustrator and make

    using the software as effective as possible.

    Pre-requisites

    Delegates should be familiar with the keyboard and Microsoft Windows Operating System and

    familiarity of the Illustrator interface is essential. Attending a previous Illustrator course is

    ideal.

    Course details

    Overview of the basics

    Understanding Vector vs Bitmap

    Advanced Bezier drawing

    Further Pathfinder options

    Outline and offset paths

    Joining paths

    Adding multiple strokes

    Graphic styles

    Overview of fills

    Adding multiple fills

    Transforming patterns

    Setting colour themes

    Blending shapes

    Blending along paths

    Using brushes

    Creating custom brushes

    Using the perspective grid

    Setting up a custom grid

    Using smart guides

    Align and distributing objects

    Working with multiple artboards

    Creating graphs

    Saving for InDesign / MS / Web

    Saving templates

    Recap of live paint

    Further image tracing

    Customised workshop and examples

    * There may be some flexibility in content according to the audience on the day

  • Getting Started with Adobe Photoshop

    Course Overview

    This one day course allows the participants to become familiar with the Adobe Photoshop

    software principles using Photoshop Creative Cloud. This Course is ideally stretched over two

    days however a cut down version can be completed in just one day.

    Pre-requisites

    Delegates should be familiar with the keyboard and Microsoft Windows Operating System. A

    familiarity of the Photoshop interface would be an advantage.

    Course details

    Overview of the interface

    Cropping and rotating

    Colour modes

    Resizing an image

    Setting the DPI to 300

    Understanding file formats

    Enhancing images

    Using levels and curves

    Hue and saturation

    Using dodge and burn tools

    Editing an image

    Using the clone tool

    Healing and patch tools

    Using content aware

    Removing redeye

    Selecting areas

    Lasso and wand tools

    Modifying a selection

    Removing backgrounds

    Using the magic eraser tool

    Refining selection edges

    Replacing colour

    Understanding the history brush

    Creating a b/w image

    Adding colour to a b/w image

    Understanding layers

    Adding text layers

    Applying layer effects

    Transforming layers

    Layer masks by brushing

    Layer masks from selections

    * There may be some flexibility in content according to the audience on the day

  • Advanced Level Adobe Photoshop

    Course Overview

    This one day course has been designed to maximise your use of Adobe Photoshop and make using

    the software as effective as possible.

    Pre-requisites

    Delegates should be familiar with the keyboard and Microsoft Windows Operating System and

    have a familiarity of the Photoshop interface. Attending our previous Adobe Photoshop course

    would be an advantage.

    Course details

    Creating a new canvas

    Further image enhancing

    Using the touch-up tools

    Understanding channels

    Saving selections

    Using clipping paths

    Using the quick mask mode

    Refining selection edges

    Further content aware

    History and using history brush

    Creating snapshots

    Advanced layering

    Layer perspective

    Locking transparency

    Layer masking

    Using adjustment layers

    Clipping layers together

    Understanding smart objects

    Using the creative painting tools

    Examining the filters

    Useful tips and tricks

    Creating popular effects

    Automate repetitive tasks

    Using actions

    Creating droplets

    Using bridge

    * There may be some flexibility in content according to the audience on the day