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ECDL Advanced Spreadsheets
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Sage Computerised Accounts Level 1
Sage Payroll
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Digital Photography
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Participant Profile:
This course is suitable for persons with no previous
knowledge of computers and who wish to gain
appreciation of it’s primary functions.
Aim:
To develop the basic skills in relation to computer
operations and functions.
Course Content:
- Computer Basics with: Getting Started, The Keyboard & The Mouse.
- Introduction to the Desktop: Icons, Folders, Shortcuts,Programmes & Recycle Bin.
- Introduction to Word Processing: Type and edit letters,reports, newsletters, CV’s etc. Create documents that contain photographs, drawings or other illustrations?
- Internet: Introduction to the World Wide Web & search engines, search for information using keywords, and web addresses.
- E-Mail: Types of e-mail accounts, create e-mails, send & receive e-mails, forward & reply, send attachments.
- File Management: Create files & folders, managing files, deleting & restoring files.
2 Hours, one morning or evening per week, for 10 weeks.
A certificate is awarded by Mountmellick Development Association on successful completion of the course.
Equal skills is a fun, informal and uncomplicated introduction to computers and the Internet, showing the use and role of technology in the everyday lives of all people, regardless of status, education, age, ability or understanding. It has been designed as a flexible learning programme that provides the ultimate introduction to basic computer skills. The programme was developed by ICS-Skills, the organisation responsible for the licencing of The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) in Ireland. It was piloted in 6 counties in the South and South West of Ireland during 2002. The Governments Information Society Fund through the Department of the Taoiseach funded this initial pilot programme. Following the end of the funded pilot phase and after evaluation and feedback it has been extended and improved and is now available nationwide.
Our Aims:
To provide an enjoyable introduction to computers for participants and assist them to retain a basic understanding of the modules. To provide an exposure to basic computing for those fearful or left behind with technology and encourage further study.
Course Content:
Computer Basics:
- Getting Started
- The Keyboard
- The Mouse
Introduction to the Desktop:
- Creating a Document
- Different File Types
- Introduction to the World Wide Web
- Search Engines
- E-Mail Accounts & Creating an E-Mail
Depends on Group!
A certificate is awarded by ICS-Skills on successful completion of the programme.
Participant Profile:
This course is suitable for participants who have experience in using a computer and who want further training to familiarise themselves with Microsoft Office applications.
Aim:
To introduce the practical experience required to use Microsoft Office, and to give participants a better understanding of this Software.
Course Content:
- Microsoft Word - Word Processing
- Microsoft Excel - Spreadsheets
- Microsoft Access - Databases
- Microsoft PowerPoint - Presentations & Drawings
- Internet & E-Mail
Duration:
2 Hours, one morning or evening per week, for 10 weeks.
A certificate is awarded by Mountmellick Development Association on successful completion of the course.
Participant Profile:
This course is aimed at those with previous experience in using the computer and who wish to obtain knowledge of using Internet & E-Mail.
Aim:
To provide an enjoyable computer course for participants/students and assist them to retain an understanding of browsing the Internet and to send E-Mail messages.
Course Content:
Internet:
- Logging onto the Internet
- Opening & Browsing Websites (URL’s)
- Using Hyperlinks
- Printing Information
- Conducting Searches using various keywords & search engines E-Mail:
- Sending & Receiving E-Mail
- Forward /Reply to E-Mail
- Send File Attachments
- Address Book
- Carbon Copy/Blind Carbon Copy
- Creating new folders, File/Mail organising
2 Hours, one evening or morning per week for 5 weeks.
A certificate is awarded by Mountmellick Development Association on successful completion of the course.
This course was designed by trained and experienced trainers and is being implemented in the MDA computer room as a simple learning programme that provides the ultimate introduction to Keyboard Skills
Keyboard Skills is a fun, informal and uncomplicated introduction to the Keyboard, regardless of status, education, age, ability or understanding.
Aim:
To provide an enjoyable introduction to computers for participants/students and assist them to retain a basic understanding of the Keyboard.
Course Content:
Week 1:
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Duration:
1 Hour, one evening or morning per week for 5 weeks.
A certificate is awarded by Mountmellick Development Association on successful completion of the course.
This course is being implemented in the MDA computer room as a stepping stone to the ECDL programme. On completion of this course participants/students will have the necessary experience to complete an ECDL course.
The ECDL establishes standards for everyone who uses a computer in either a professional or a personal capacity. It is a certificate that verifies your competence, declares your computer skills, and makes you readily mobile within Irish business and across the Community. European employers and job seekers all agree on the need for this standard definition of practical competence in Information Technology.
This course is an introduction to all Modules tested in the ECDL.
Aim:
To introduce the practical experience required to pass all seven modules of the ECDL course and to give participants/students a better understanding of the ECDL syllabus.
Course Content:
NB. Students will not be examined on the above modules, mock papers are used only as a guide to the examinations.
Duration:
2 Hours, one evening or morning per week for 12 weeks.
A certificate is awarded by Mountmellick Development Association on successful completion of the course.
ECDL START is a certificate which certifies the passing of any four modules of the ECDL programme. The ECDL Start certificate will list any four completed modules (as specified by the candidate). The certificate clarifies the fact that ECDL Start certifies part-completion of the entire ECDL syllabus by stating “The ECDL Start certificate is awarded to a candidate who has completed four out of a possible seven modules of the ECDL programme. The certificate does not indicate that the candidate has completed the ECDL certificate.”
The cost of a Skills Card includes one ECDL certificate issue. While candidates should be encouraged to complete all modules to receive their full ECDL certificate, it is possible to apply their one certificate issue toward an ECDL Start certificate.
However, candidates who are issued an ECDL Start certificate under this scheme and who later complete the remaining modules toward full ECDL certification will be charged €20 for a full ECDL certificate.
A certificate is awarded by ICS-Skills (Irish comupter Society) on successful completion of the course.
The International Standard of Competence for Computer Users
The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is the world’s most successful IT skills certification programme. Almost three million people are participating in the programme today in over 60 countries worldwide. In Ireland, the ECDL is administered by ICS SKILLS.
Outside of Europe the programme is known as the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL), attesting to its phenomenal world-wide recognition and growth.
The ECDL establishes a standard for everyone who uses a computer in either a professional or personal capacity. It is a certificate that verifies competence in computer use, making the holder readily mobile within Ireland and internationally. Employers and job seekers all agree on the importance of this standard definition of practical competence in Information Technology.
The ECDL consists of 3 main components – a syllabus, a skills card and a question test base, all leading to the European Computer Driving Licence.
The ECDL in Ireland: Impact Study
In 2003 ICS SKILLS and the ECDL-F commissioned an independent report into the impact of the ECDL in the Irish economy. The study is the most comprehensive to date on the impact of the ECDL programme in a national market.
Content and Syllabus:
The ECDL syllabus describes the knowledge and the skills required to achieve the ECDL standard. It covers basic computer skills and the use of common applications in the workplace, the home and in society in general. It is divided into seven modules, 6 practical and 1 theoretical. A test in each module must be passed before the ECDL is awarded.
The 7 ECDL modules are as follows:
The tests in these modules do not have to be taken in any specific order.
When a candidate registers on an ECDL programme, they receive a Skills Card on which their progress through the seven tests is recorded. When all seven modules are completed, the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is awarded.
Duration:
3 Hours, one evening or morning per week for 16 weeks
A certificate is awarded by ICS-Skills (Irish comupter Society) on successful completion of the course.
Do you use a word processing application to:
Write and edit lengthy reports containing tables of contents, indexes, and footnotes or endnotes?
Design brochures, newsletters or other highly-formatted materials?
Create documents that contain photographs, drawings or other illustrations?
Manage and track multiple versions of documents created by different authors?
If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, then ECDL Advanced Word Processing is for you.
What is Covered?
Word processing applications have evolved well beyond the facilities of the humble typewriter. ECDL Advanced - Word Processing reflects the development of the new tools that improve ease of use as well as the user effectiveness. Among the topics covered are:
- Templates and styles
- Document outlining
- Tables of contents and indexes
- Passwords and document security
- Text comments and revision tracking
- Master documents and subdocuments
- Captioning of illustrations and tables
- Sections, multiple columns and text orientation
- Mailshot techniques
3 Hours, one evening or morning per week for 6 weeks
A certificate is awarded by ICS-Skills (Irish comupter Society) on successful completion of the course.
Participant Profile:
To be eligible to sit an ECDL AM4 a candidate must have passed ECDL Basic in the relevant module.
Aim:
Spreadsheets are now pervasive and vital tools that are used by many. ECDL Advanced - Spreadsheets is for the individual who manipulates and analyses data, prepares reports, and who wants to realise the full potential of modern spreadsheet application.
- Custom number and conditional formatting
- One-input, two-input and what-if tables
- Querying and filtering
- Data linking and consolidation
- Charting techniques
- Date/time, mathematical, statistical, financial, logical, text, lookup and reference functions
- Pivot tables, dynamic cross tabs and named scenarios
- Spreadsheet auditing
- Templates and macros
- Spreadsheet formatting and presentation
3 Hours, one evening a week for 8 weeks. (Times may vary)
A certificate is awarded by ICS-Skills (Irish comupter Society) on successful completion of the course.
AM5-Advanced Module 5: Presentations:
The following is the Syllabus for Module AM6, Presentation, Advanced Level, which provides the basis for the practice-based test in this module domain. The Syllabus for Module AM6 is over and above the Skills Sets and underpinning knowledge contained within the corresponding ECDL Module 6, Presentation, Version 4.0 Syllabus or earlier. The advanced level designation for Module AM6 anticipates that the candidate has already mastered the Skill Sets and acquired the knowledge outlined in Module 6 of ECDL Syllabus Version 4.0 or earlier.
What is Covered?
Design Considerations
Slides
Pictures, Images, Drawn Objects
Charts/Graphs
Multimedia
Managing Presentations
Relating Information
Macros
Duration:
3 Hours, one evening a week for 8 weeks. (Times may vary)
A certificate is awarded by ICS-Skills (Irish comupter Society) on successful completion of the course.
NetAssure is a new certification programme from ICS SKILLS, which focuses on security in the use of computers both at work and at home. In these times of increasing reliance on the use of the internet and email in the business world, the security of systems is of the utmost importance. NetAssure helps to promote good practice among PC users to minimise the risks associated with the use of the internet and email.
NetAssure is the first training and certification programme of its kind. It provides relevant, unambiguous training in areas that are of practical benefit to computer users. The value of NetAssure is enhanced by the built-in testing system which verifies that the candidates who embark on the training have attained the knowledge laid out in the syllabus. NetAssure therefore certifies that the candidate has knowledge and awareness of the threats from and defences against malware, spyware and spam.
NetAssure Management System
NetAssure is a complete internet solution to the security information and knowledge needs of the computer user. As well as training and testing, the management of centres, testers and candidates is all conducted on line. Registration of centres by ICS SKILLS, the purchase of test units and certification of successful candidates can all be done on the NetAssure website (www.netassure.ie).
A certificate is awarded by ICS-Skills (Irish computer Society) on successful completion of the course.
Duration:
To be decided
This course is aimed at those who wish to gain experience in using a computerised system for accounting.
Participants Profile:
This course is aimed at those who wish to gain experience in using a computerised system for accounting. No previous knowledge of accounts necessary but participants need a basic knowledge of computers.
Aim:
This course provides participants with a detailed knowledge of a computerised accounts system.
The software used is Sage Line 50.
Course Content:
- Computerised Book Keeping
- Customer, Supplier & Nominal Ledgers
- Trial Balance
- Data Management
- V.A.T
- Credit Control
- Control Accounts
- Invoicing
- Bank, Cash & Credit
3 Hours, one evening or morning a week for 7 weeks.
A certificate is awarded by City & Guilds on successful completion of the course.
Participants Profile:
This course is aimed at those who wish to gain experience in using a Payroll System. Basic knowledge of accounts would be an advantage but not necessary and a basic knowledge in using a computer.
Aim:
To provide training of the Payroll System for participants/students and assist them to retain an understanding of how this package is installed, setup and used for payroll requirements.
Course Content:
- Introduction to Payroll
- Getting Started – How to Install and register your software and companies.
- Company Details – Setting up your company
- Employee Details – Setting up your employees
- Setting Pay Periods and Running Time sheet entry
- Payroll reports – How to produce payroll reports and how to read the information provided
- End of Periods / Year end processing
- Backup / Nominal Integration / Other
- Report Writer – How to write reports
- Other – Disability Benefits / Benefit in Kind
3 Hours, one evening or morning a week for 5 weeks.
A certificate is awarded by Mountmellick Development Association on successful completion of the course.
Participant Profile:
The Course is aimed at the Experienced Computer User, each Student should know how to use:
Aim:
Ideally the student will have own Computer he/she can work on (alternatively PC's can be supplied for training purposes) to:
When the Computer is up and running, the Learner will install a Linux Operating System.
Why Linux?
Linux Distributions come packed with Applications ie:
The Ideal Computer will have...
This course will be Practical at all times and on completion of the course the learner will have..
Duration:
2 Hours, one evening per week for 10 weeks.
A certificate is awarded by Mountmellick Development Association on successful completion of the course.
This course was designed by trained and experienced trainers and is being implemented in the MDA computer room as a simple learning programme that provides the ultimate introduction to Digital Photography.
Digital Photography Level 1 is a fun, informal and uncomplicated introduction to computers, regardless of status, education, age, ability or understanding.
Aim:
To provide an enjoyable introduction to Digital Photography for participants/students and assist them to retain a basic understanding in Digital Photography.
Course Content:
using View / Playback. Deleting unwanted photographs.
and File names.
A certificate is awarded by Mountmellick Development Association
on successful completion of the course.
Duration:
2 Hours, one morning per week for 6 weeks. (Saturday Mornings)
This course was designed by trained and experienced trainers and is being implemented in the MDA computer room as a simple learning programme that provides the ultimate introduction to Media & Music Training.
Media Training is a fun, informal and uncomplicated introduction to the syllabus listed below:
Aim:
To provide an enjoyable introduction to Media & Music for participants.
Content:
A certificate is awarded by Mountmellick Development Association on successful completion of the course.
Duration:
2 Hours, one evening or morning per week for 4 weeks.
One to One Tuition:
Do you want to learn something specific on computers?
Do you encounter problems is certain areas?
Would you prefer to do it at a time and pace to suit you?
If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, then one to one tuition is for you.
One to One Tuition is especially for people who do not wish to or don’t have the time to part take in class based training.
Any area in computing is provided to students/participants, whether it is absolute beginners, intermediate or advanced level.
If you are unsure about the level or type of training you need, just contact the MDA and we would be delighted to advise you. We can evaluate your level of competence and design a programme to suit your specific needs.
One to One Tuition is given on all training courses mentioned on this website contact Imelda for more information.
A certificate is awarded by Mountmellick Development Association on successful completion of training.
One to One Tuition is given on all training courses mentioned on this website contact Imelda for more information.
A certificate is awarded by Mountmellick Development Association on successful completion of the course.
February Midterm 2009:
Course Modules:
To be decided
Computer Media Training Course 2008 (dates TBD)
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Manage your Photo Albums using Picasa
Managing Media Player
Picture & Text Formatting
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