computer skills workshop

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

If you’re new to computers and want to learn the basics, this course is perfect for you. We’ll teach you how to use a computer, manage files, and browse the internet. Join us and become a confident computer user.

This one-day workshop is aimed at first-time computer users and covers basic computer skills.

You will learn:

  • Basic computer terminology such as hardware, software, memory, processing, and storage, the components of a computer
  • How to find your way around a computer
  • How to navigate the Windows operating system
  • Create files and folders
  • Write a basic document and more.

MICROSOFT® WORD WORKSHOPS

Welcome to our Microsoft® Word Workshops, where we offer beginner, intermediary, and advanced levels of training. Whether you’re new to computers or looking to elevate your Word skills, our one-day workshops are here to empower you. Microsoft® Word proficiency is a game-changer for your career in today’s tech-centric world. We start with the basics and gradually explore advanced features. Join us to boost your productivity and transform your career prospects through Microsoft® Word mastery.

This one-day workshop will introduce you to the basic functionality of Word and its ability to produce professional documents.

You will learn how to:

  • Move around in Word
  • Create documents
  • Edit documents
  • Format documents
  • Save documents
  • Print documents

This one-day workshop takes a more in-depth look at Word and its functions.

You will learn how to:

  • Create Bulleted and Numbered lists
  • Create and Format Tables
  • Change the Style of a document
  • Work with Pictures and Graphics
  • Create Charts
  • Control the Text Flow of a document
  • Use and create Templates
  • Do a Mail Merge, and more

This one-day workshop provides a more in-depth understanding of the diverse ability and full functionality of Microsoft Word. You will learn more complex techniques that will enable you to produce complex Word Documentation.

You will learn how to:

  • Create Links with other Office applications such as PowerPoint and Excel
  • Create a Macro to automate a routine task
  • Work in a Collaborative Environment
  • Compare and Merge documents
  • Review Tracked Changes and Comments
  • Work with long documents and use references:
    • Bookmarks
    • Footnotes
    • Captions
    • Table of Contents
    • Cross-reference
    • Citations
    • Bibliography
  • Create Hyperlinks
  • Insert Headers and Footers
  • Create Section Breaks
  • Password Protect your document, and more.

MICROSOFT® EXCEL WORKSHOPS

Welcome to our Microsoft® Excel Workshops, offering a comprehensive learning experience designed to accommodate individuals at all skill levels – from beginners to intermediates and advanced users. Proficiency in Excel powerful skill, and our one-day workshops are here to make it happen. Starting by providing a solid foundation in basic Excel skills, you can delve into Excel’s more advanced and specialised capabilities. Embrace the transformative potential of Excel, and unlock a world of career opportunities with us. Whether you’re just starting or looking to become a data wizard, our workshops have you covered.

This one-day workshop provides a basic overview of Excel and its functions.

You will learn:

  • What a spreadsheet is
  • How to open, create, save, and print workbooks
  • How to enter data in Excel
  • How to move around in Excel
  • To use formulas and basic functions
  • About workbook settings and views, and more.

This one-day workshop is aimed at anyone who is proficient in Basic Excel and wishes to learn more advanced formulas and data analysis.

You will learn how to:

  • Create and Use Templates
  • Create and modify Charts (graphs)
  • Use more Advanced Functions, such as
  • Date and Time Functions
  • Financial Functions (including PMT Function and FV Function)
    • Lookup and Reference Functions (including VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP),
    • Logical Functions (including IF Functions)
    • Text Functions (including Concat, Right, Left), and more.
  • Calculate across Worksheets
  • Use Subtotals
  • Sort and Filter Data, and more.

This one-day workshop is aimed at anyone who is proficient in Basic and Intermediate Excel and wishes to learn more advanced Microsoft Excel functionality and data analysis.

You will learn how to:

  • Create a Macro
  • Apply Conditional Formatting
  • Add Data Validation Criteria
  • Group and Outline Data
  • Apply File Protection
  • Review Tracked Revisions
  • Locate Errors in Formulas
  • Apply a Trend line to a Chart
  • Create Scenarios
  • Perform What-If Analysis with Goal Seek
  • Create a PivotTable© Report
  • Create a PivotChart© Chart
  • Consolidate Data
  • Use Advanced Filtering
  • Link Different Workbooks, and more.

MICROSOFT® POWERPOINT WORKSHOPS

Welcome to our Microsoft® PowerPoint Workshops, where we offer a comprehensive learning journey tailored to individuals of all proficiency levels. Proficiency in PowerPoint is a creative, career-enhancing skill, and our one-day workshops are your gateway to success. Beginning with the fundamentals and progressing to advanced PowerPoint techniques, we assist you in harnessing the power of visual communication and unlocking new career opportunities for yourself. Whether you’re taking your first step or aiming to become a presentation pro, our workshops are your stepping stone to success.

This one-day workshop is aimed at anyone who wishes to set up a basic presentation and wants to learn Microsoft Office PowerPoint.

You will learn how to:

  • Move Around in PowerPoint
  • Use different Viewing Options
  • Create a Professional Presentation from scratch
  • Modify an Existing Presentation
  • Create and modify tables
  • Create and modify charts (graphs)
  • Insert, and modify graphics
    • Shapes
    • Pictures
    • SmartArt,
  •  Create Speaker Notes
  • Set up your slides for presenting, and more.

This one-day workshop is aimed at anyone who is familiar with the basic functions of PowerPoint but wishes to use the more Advanced Features.

You will learn:

  • How to create a design template
  • The Slide Master
  • Advanced Animations and Transitions
  • Hyperlinks
  • Special Effects
    • How to insert Sound and Video Clips
    • How to Set up a Custom Slide Show
  •  How to work with Narrations and Slide Timings, and more.

MICROSOFT® PROJECT WORKSHOPS

Welcome to our Microsoft® Project Workshops, where we can take you from the basics to advanced use. Microsoft Project is a powerful project management tool, and our workshops are designed for first-time users, and then advancing to more complex project management techniques in our advanced workshop. Join us to master Microsoft Project and boost your project management capabilities.

This one-day workshop is aimed at anyone who has not worked with MS Project before or anyone who has worked a bit with MS Project but is not familiar with all its functions.

You will learn the Setup of a project, including:

  • The essential steps of preparing a Project Calendar
  • Capturing Tasks and Resources
  • Assigning Resources to Tasks, and
  • All the actions that lead up to the Saving of a Baseline.

This workshop is aimed at anyone who is comfortable with the basics of Microsoft Project and wants to learn more of the more advanced features. It moves on from the point where a baseline is saved, and Project Tracking can start.

You will learn:

  • How to Track Work, Cost and Duration
  • Earned Value Analysis Calculations
  • Subprojects
  • Shared Resources, and
  • How to do Progress Reports.