Courses cover a range of subjects, from internet safety to learning to use a Microsoft products. Flexible computing courses let you work towards a recognised qualification, such as a Level 2 certificate, or alternatively study a single module from the many options available.
This three-week course is designed for the students who have no or very little knowledge of using Word, Excel and PowerPoint. We will explore the tabs and ribbons in Word, enter text and apply, bold, italics and underline, increase font size and font style. Alter font colour, align text to the centre, right and justify. We will also show you how to copy or cut and paste text within a document.
We will look at Excel and cover basic formulas, using basic functions and creating charts from selected data sets. We will look at creating a basic presentation using PowerPoint.
This three-week course is designed for the students who have successfully completed MS Office part 1. It will focus on the more advanced features of Word including using the format painter, bullets and numbering, using text boxes and the different save options.
In Excel ,we will focus on formulas and applying formatting to data in a spreadsheet. Using freeze panes and exploring more chart options.
In PowerPoint, we will use themes and animation as well as applying relevant sound clips to a presentation.
In this one session, you will learn how to use Outlook to its full potential. The email, calendar and task features will be covered. Come and learn how to be a more efficient user of MS Outlook.
In this one session, we will explore how to get the most from Microsoft Windows 10. This session is ideal for anyone who has just purchased a new computer with Windows 10 or upgraded from a previous operating system. Students are encouraged to bring in their Windows 10 laptops to this session.
An alternative to Microsoft Windows operating system and is ideal for those looking for an alternative to Windows 10. You will be shown how to use the basic interface of the Linux operating system. This course is aimed at those with limited knowledge of computing.
Libre Office is an alternative to Microsoft Office software and this course is aimed at anyone with basic keyboard and mouse skills. The Libre suite is used by millions of people around the world. Its clean interface and feature-rich tools help you unleash your creativity and enhance your productivity.
In this one session, we will show you how to protect you and your family from viruses or malware and phishing scams.
Everyone who uses the Internet and is concerned about keeping themselves, family and friends safe online. This course will examine the threats that exist online including, cybercrime, malware, hacking, Distributed Denial of Service attacks, cyber bullying etc. You will be made aware of how to take precautions to protect your data online.
The Awards in Digital Literacy are suitable for those undertaking research via digital media and need to ascertain the credibility of information.
Qualifications in Digital Skills are suitable for those who are new to, or would like to improve their digital skills – particularly automated processes and coding, those who may require a grounding in digital skills for further education or employment opportunities, would like to take on a qualification which emphasises the development of practical skills or want to improve own efficiency in using IT applications and processes.
The purpose of these qualifications are to provide you with the skills and knowledge to make online transactions securely and effectively, and to enhance digital understanding, enabling you to manage the risks associated with using personal information online.
LOCATION: Highbury College Flexi Centre
The OCNL suite of IT User Skills qualifications has been developed to provide opportunities for learners to acquire the necessary knowledge and understanding and develop the relevant skills underpinning the effective and competent use of information and communications technology.
LOCATION Highbury College Flexi Centre
The OCNL suite of IT User Skills qualifications has been developed to provide opportunities for learners to acquire the necessary knowledge and understanding and develop the relevant skills underpinning the effective and competent use of information and communications technology.
LOCATION Highbury College Flexi Centre
The OCNL Entry Level Award in Online Basics (ITQ) (Entry 3) qualification has been created to address the skills of the digitally excluded society. It is a small one credit qualification that introduces learners to information and communication technology. The qualification covers the basic skills of using ICT, finding information on the internet and sending and receiving email messages.