Computers for new users

Duration 3 hours
By the end of this session the learners will be familiar with the common jargon associated with computers able to identify the hardware. Switch the computers on, log on and use windows safely.

• Take away the jargon
• The bits and pieces
• How to switch it on
• Using Windows
• Mouse control
• Safe working
Next consider the word basics course or surfing the web

Surfing the web for new users

Duration 3 hours
By the end of this event the learners will be aware of different web browsers and be able to access the internet. They will be able to use a search engine to find information and be aware of the good practice relating to safety on-line. We will also look briefly at on-line banking and on-line shopping

• Are web browsers the same
• accessing the web
• Using a search engine
• keep safe on-line
• on-line shopping
• on-line banking
Next consider the documents on-line course

Word basics

Duration 3 hours
This session will concentrate on the basics of Microsoft word, it assumes no prior knowledge and will guide users through the entry and editing of text. Using various formatting options and saving and printing documents

• launching word
• enter edit text
• cut copy paste
• spell check and other tools
• formatting text
• Formatting paragraphs
• headers and footers
• save and printing
Next consider the word beyond the basics course

Word beyond the basics

Duration 3 hours
This event allows users to develop their skills in Word and looks at the use of many automated features of the package. Essential for people writing reports, bids and tenders.

• styles and formatting
• Numbered paragraphs
• Bullets
• Tables
• inserting pictures
• table of contents
Next consider Mail merge and ezines, Excel or creating online documents

Mail merge and ezines Word (2003) 

Duration 3 hours
Creating standard letters to client groups, trustees and supporters that are personalised and consistent is essential for many voluntary organisations this event helps you to develop the skills to create these documents, the course will also cover the creation and distribution of an email magazine (ezine) and looks at good practice.

• create a letter for mail merge
• using a list of names and addresses
• simple mail merge
• What is an ezine
• Guidelines for producing an ezine
• layout and other thoughts
• merge and distribute an ezine

Next look at the documents on-line course or creating fliers and brochures in Microsoft Office

Mailmerge Forms and Labels in Word 2003

Duration 3 hours
Membership forms that are part completed, printed labels, Client record sheets, Contact reports and information lists are all possible using the Mailmerge feature in Microsoft word. This course will show you how to do this.

• create a letter for mail merge
• using a list of names and addresses
• simple mail merge
• Creating labels (standard and non standard sizes)
• Create a form and populate from a database

Next look at the documents on-line course or creating fliers and brochures in Microsoft Office

Excel basic

Duration 3 hours
Spreadsheets are an integral part of delivering any service, they can be used for business planning, simple book keeping and stock keeping

By the end of this event the learner will be able to build a simple spreadsheet, using calculations and formulas.

• what is a spreadsheet
• enter text and values
• building a calculation
• saving a sheet
• creating formula
• formatting the data
• move around the sheet
• autofill

Next try the excel charts and graphs course to help present your information better

Managing Data in Excel Charts and Graphs

Duration 3 hours
Managing data and producing meaningful and user friendly reports is essential. A picture paints a thousand words and a funder loves a graph. Present your data in colourful charts and graphs to help explain the results of your work or to explain why you need the funding in the first place. By the end of this event you will be able to produce a range of attractive charts and graphs and use them in Word or PowerPoint documents
What is Excel and how does it handle data
• Plan your database is a key to success
• Create a database within excel
• Adding information to a database
• Finding information within your database
• Create reports using some of Excels tools
• Data statistical analysis (where appropriate)
• data layout for charting
• create a simple chart
• adding titles and headings
• chart types and uses
• picture graphs
• putting charts into word
• linking charts in word
• embedding charts in a sheet
• enhancing charts and graphs
next look at the word beyond the basics course, the Creating Fliers and brochures in Microsoft Office and the photography course