Training

Training can be delivered on any of the topics and sub-topics listed below.

If you know what you would like to learn, please get in touch.

In you don’t know click here to see some training packages.

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For Business training click here

Computer Basics – Suitable for people with little or no knowledge
- Learn how a computer works and understand what the following are:
  - The operating system (Windows 10)
  - The motherboard, sound card and other components
  - The hard drive
  - RAM
  - The processor
  - The sockets – USB, VGA, HDMI, jack plug, ethernet
  - What Wi-Fi is and how to connect to it

Working with documents, files and folders – for those with no knowledge through to regular users
- What files are
- Finding, saving and deleting files and folders
- Using local storage on your computer
- Using online storage on the internet
- Downloading files and managing them once downloaded

Introduction to the Internet – Suitable for people with little or no knowledge
- What the internet is
- How to use search engines/browsers including Google and Edge
- How to use browser Tabs and Favourites
- How to adjust your browser settings
- How to browse safely
- How to shop safely
- How to use the BBC iPlayer and other media players
- Internet Do’s and Dont’s including how to spot malicious content

Microsoft Office Applications – for those with no knowledge through to regular users:

Excel all features including:
- Introduction to Excel – tabs, sheets and what it can do
- Formatting and printing
- Entering and working with data
- Creating and working with graphs
- Creating and working with Formulas
- Creating and working with Functions
- Using analytical tools including pivot tables
- Error checking and validation tools
- The principals of data modelling
- An introduction to macros

Word all features including:
- Introduction to word – pages, paragraphs and what you can do
- Using tabs and indents
- Creating and editing tables and borders
- Working with page and section breaks
- Running a Mailmerge and eMailmerge
- Reference tools including Index and Table Of Contents (TOC)
- Troubleshooting printing and page layouts
- Controlling Formats and utilising the power of Styles
- Introduction to macros

PowerPoint all features including:
- An introduction to PowerPoint and what it can do
- Creating, managing and deleting slides
- Adding text and images
- Working with the Slide Master
- Printing slides and handouts
- Working with custom animation and slide transition
- Adding video and audio
- Setting up and presenting your slideshow
- Introduction to macros

Outlook all features including:
Email
- Sending, receiving, replying and replying to all
- Viewing and saving attachments
- Creating and managing folders
- Saving and searching for messages
- Custom signatures and out of office replies
- Recalling messages sent in error
- Sending and tracking voting messages
- Spotting malicious emails

Calendar
- Creating personal appointments and setting reminders
- Sending appointments to attendees
- Tracking responses

Microsoft 365 – for those with no knowledge through to regular users
- What it is, how it works and the pro’s and cons for home and business

Office 365 (now called Microsoft 365)
- what it is and how to use the online Office apps

SharePoint 365:
- from what it is to becoming a site owner
- creating sites, list and libraries
- Managing permissions and streamlining data
- Collaborating on files and working with version controls
- An overview of third party apps – what they are and the pros and cons
- PowerApps – an introduction and how to create simple apps
- Flow – an introduction and how to creating simple flows
- Stream – an introduction and how to upload and manage content

OneDrive for Business
- What it is and how to upload and share files
- How OneDrive integrates with SharePoint 365

Computer and Internet Security – for those with no knowledge through to regular users
- Switching on, logging in and passwords
- Creating user profiles and administrator access
- Protecting documents and files with passwords
- Working with built in security tools
- Using third party software such as Norton
- How to be ‘risk aware‘ at all times

Working with media – for those with no knowledge through to regular users
- Working with pictures, music and video

Specialist Training Topics
- Sony Movie Studio
- Sony Vegas
- Adobe Captivate
- Adobe Connect
- Zoom
- How to create a YouTube channel and upload videos
- Using social media such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Snapchat, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok
- How to create a website in wordpress.com