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Computer Courses February & March 2012
Absolute Beginners Tuesday Morning 10-12
ECDL Tuesday Night 7-10
FETAC Level 6 Train the Trainer Wednesday Night 6.30-9.30
Internet & Email Inc Social Medaia Thursday Morning 10-12
FETAC Level 4 Information Technology Monday Morning 10-12
FETAC Level 5 Manual & computerised Payroll 6.30-9.30
Absolute Beginners
Equal Skills
Microsoft Office
Internet & E-Mail
Keyboard Skills
ECDL Start
ECDL Level 1
ECDL Advanced Word Processing
ECDL Advanced Spreadsheets
ECDL Advanced Presentations
ECDL Advanced Databases
NetAssure
Sage Computerised Accounts Level 1
Sage Payroll
Digital Photography
One to One Tuition
Training for Children
Training for Secondary School Pupils
Specific Group Requirements
Special Needs
This course was designed by qualified and experienced trainers. The course is being implemented in the MDA computer room as a simple learning programme that provides the ultimate introduction to basic computer skills for adults.
Absolute Beginners is a fun, informal and uncomplicated introduction to computers, regardless of status, education, age, ability or understanding.
Aim:
Our aim is to provide an enjoyable, jargon free, introduction to computers for participants. To help assist them retain a basic understanding of the computer, to help eliminate those fears of computers that potentially cause participants to be left behind with technology and to encourage further study.
Course Content:
Computer Basics:
Operate computer, with attention to safety procedures
Getting Started, using the Keyboard & Mouse
Describe the component parts of a computer system
Describe the uses of common software applications.
Word Processing:
Load a word-processing system
Key in text to specification.
Edit & enhance text
Print a document.
Exit from software
Introduction to the Internet:
Log onto an Internet
Select specific sites
Select links within a site
Carry out an Internet search given specific topics
Print from the Internet
E-Mail:
Log onto E-mail server
Send & receive E-mail
Reply & Forward to E-mail
Print an E-mail
E-mail data
Address book
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.
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:
Introduction to the Desktop:
Depends on Group!
This course is being implemented in the IT Centre MDA as an intermediate learning programme that provides the ultimate level to computer skills for participants. This particular course is a fun, informal and uncomplicated introduction to all of the Microsoft Office components.
Aim:
To introduce the practical experience required to use Microsoft Office and to give participants a better understanding of this Software. On completion of this course participants will have a good general knowledge of using the Microsoft Office Suit.
Course Content:
Ms. Word-Word Processing
Document creation
Edit & format text
Work with tables, columns and other formatting features
Insert and work with graphics, word art, charts & images
Advanced features including mail merge and proofing tools
Ms. Excel- Spreadsheets
Create, format and print worksheets
Performing calculations using formulas
Create charts and graphs
Excel data table features
Ms. Access-Databases
Create and design databases
Create and work with tables, relationships, keys and constraints
Create querying data
Create & work with reports
Create & work with forms
Ms. PowerPoint-Presentations
Create & design presentations
Format and organise slides
Insert & work with graphics, images, tables and charts
Add transitions, slide shows & timings
Internet:
Use the Browser to Search for information, Concepts &Terms, Security Considerations, Settings, Navigation, Bookmarks, Forms, Saving Files, Prepare and Print.
E-Mail:
Concepts/Terms, Security Considerations, Enhancing Productivity, Organise E-Mails, Use Address Book
This module was designed to give the participant the relevant knowledge and skills to use the Internet & E-Mail facility as a communication and research tool effectively.
The module also gives you an appreciation of the importance of ensuring security and confidentiality when accessing the Internet & E-Mail facilities.
Aim:
This course will provide a basic understanding of general facilities provided by the internet and to develop the technical competence to access information. Participants will also develop technical competence to use E-Mail facilities to compose, send, receive and store electronic mail.
Course Content:
Introduction to the Internet:
Log onto an Internet
Search Engines, easy steps on how to search for information
Select specific sites
Select links within a site
Carry out an Internet search given a specific topic/keywords
Add web pages to a favourites folder
Print from the Internet
Accessing websites (examples):
News, Government, Consumer, Shopping, Banking, Cultural, Events, Leisure and Local Entertainment, Travel/Holidays, Education & Training, Employment and Health.
Precautions:
Viruses & how to prevent them
Secure access to the Internet
Confidential and personal information on the Internet
E-Mail-Getting Started:
Set up your own email account
Access your email account
Send & receive E-mail
Reply & Forward to E-mail
Print an E-mail
E-mail data
Address book
Are you a two-fingered keyboard user? Would you like to learn how to type properly? If so we have a course that's just right for you. We offer guided lessons to learn step-by-step from the beginning.
Learning keyboard skills is acquiring the most essential fundamental of office skills. By completing our Keyboard & Typing Skills Course you will derive maximum benefit being able to touch type for life.
Aim:
Participants will learn to master the keyboard accurately by following a sequence of exercises which will help you develop speed covering a range of material. You will have a much better understanding of keyboard skills on completion of training and you will be able to produce manuscripts, reports, CVs etc. Throughout the duration of the course you will build on speed and accuracy
Course Content:
Introduction
Ergonomics, Health & Safety
Explaining the Keyboard & Numeric Keypad
The Home Keys and getting started
Practice Tutorial (using typing tutorial software)
Typing Exercises
Produce documents, manuscripts, CVs etc
Letter layout, editing & formatting
Typing Tests (measuring speed and accuracy)
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 worlds most successful IT skills certification programme. 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.
Aim:
This course is an innovative and tangible method of skills measurement and validation. The ECDL course will improve confidence for computer users which may enhance career opportunities. ECDL offers an excellent benchmark of employee skills. On completion of the course participants will hold an internationally recognised qualification.
Course Content:
The 7 ECDL modules are as follows:
Module 1: Concepts of Information Technology
Module 2: Using a Computer and Managing Files
Module 3: Word Processing
Module 4: Spreadsheets
Module 5: Databases
Module 6: Presentation
Module 7: Information and Communication
For a detailed syllabus log onto www.ics-skills.ie
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?
Advanced Word Processing requires the candidate to use the word processing application to produce advanced document outputs. The candidate shall be able to:
Apply advanced text, paragraph, column and table formatting. Convert text to a table and vice versa.
Work with referencing features like footnotes, endnotes and captions. Create tables of contents, indexes and cross-references.
Enhance productivity by using fields, forms and templates.
Apply advanced mail merge techniques and work with automation features like macros.
Use linking and embedding features to integrate data.
Collaborate on and review documents. Work with master documents and subdocuments. Apply document security features.
Work with watermarks, sections, and headers and footers in a document.
Duration:
3 Hours, one evening or morning per week for 6 weeks
Advanced Spreadsheets requires the candidate to use the spreadsheet application to produce advanced spreadsheet outputs. The candidate shall be able to:
Apply advanced formatting options such as conditional formatting and customised number formatting and handle worksheets.
Use functions such as those associated with logical, statistical, financial and mathematical operations.
Create charts and apply advanced chart formatting features.
Work with tables and lists to analyse, filter and sort data. Create and use scenarios.
Validate and audit spreadsheet data.
Enhance productivity by working with named cell ranges, macros and templates.
Use linking, embedding and importing features to integrate data.
Collaborate on and review spreadsheets. Apply spreadsheet security features.
Duration:
3 Hours, one evening a week for 8 weeks. (Times may vary)
Advanced Presentation requires the candidate to understand presentation planning and design considerations and use the presentation application to produce advanced presentation outputs. The candidate shall be able to:
Understand target audience and venue considerations in presentation planning.
Create and modify templates and format slide backgrounds.
Enhance a presentation using built-in drawing and image tools.
Apply advanced chart formatting features and create and edit diagrams.
Insert movies and sound and apply built-in animation features.
Use linking, embedding, importing and exporting features to integrate data.
Work with custom slide shows, apply slide show settings, and control a slide show.
Duration:
3 Hours, one evening a week for 8 weeks. (Times may vary)
Advanced Database requires the candidate to understand key database concepts and use a relational database application to create an advanced database structure and outputs. The candidate shall be able to:
Understand key concepts of database development and usage.
Create a relational database using advanced table creation features and complex relationships between tables.
Design and use queries to create a table, update, delete and append data. Refine queries using wildcards, parameters and calculations.
Use controls and subforms to enhance forms and improve functionality.
Create report controls to perform calculations. Create subreports and enhance report presentation.
Enhance productivity by working with macros and use linking and importing features to integrate data.
Duration:
3 Hours, one evening a week for 8 weeks. (Times may vary)
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).
This qualification is available at level 1. It is designed for those wishing to enter or progress in the field of computerised accounts. This course can help learners to demonstrate competence in the practical use of computerised accounts software to produce accurate, professional and well presented accounts employing an appropriate range of accounting activities.
Aim:
This course is aimed at those who wish to gain experience in using a computerised system for accounting. You dont have to have knowledge of accounts but would be an advantage and participants must have a basic knowledge of computers.
Course Content:
Be able to create accounts
Process accounting information in respect of the sales and purchase ledger
Understand how to use batch control sheets
Be able to produce accounting reports such as customer activity reports and supplier details reports.
Bank Reconciliation
VAT Returns
Product and Service Invoicing
Nominal Ledger
3 Hours, one evening or morning a week for 7 weeks.
This module has been developed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain payroll records manually and on a computer in a small to medium sized organisation.
Aim:
This course is aimed at those who wish to gain experience in using a payroll system. Participants who successfully complete this course will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to use both manual and computerised payroll systems. Learners will understand the importance of accuracy and security in preparing and maintaining payroll records using the Sage Quickpay Software.
Course Content:
Manual Payroll:
Tax Year, PPS Number, PAYE
Tax Credits and Standard Rate Cut-Off Point
Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI)
Social Insurance Benefits
Tax Deduction Card
Employees P45
New Employee
Emergency Tax, Week 1/Month 1
Refunds, Holidays
Sick Pay, BIK Benefits-in-Kind
Payroll Ledger for Manual Payroll
P30 Monthly Return
P35 Annual End of Year Return
Codes used on Tax Deduction forms / P35 return
P35L, P35L/T, PRC 1, P35 Declaration
P60
Penalties and Interest, Revenue On-Line Service
Computerised Payroll
Using Sage Quickpay Payroll package
Setting Up Company Information
Company Details General Tab
Company Details Current Period
Company Details Bank Tab
PAYE table
PRSI Classes
PRSI Earning Bands
Payments and Deductions
Setting up Payments and Deductions
Name, Tax,
Pensionable Premium, Holiday,
BIK Type, Balance
Setting up Employee Details
Employee Number, Forename
Surname, Cost Code, Address, Home Tel. No
Pay Method, Basic Hourly, Standard Hours
Duration:
3 Hours, one evening or morning a week for 5 weeks.
Digital Photography - Introduction:
Looking for a beginner's course in digital photography? Learning digital photography is easy to understand and enjoyable with photography courses for beginners.
The digital photography introduction is a course for beginners, which will enable you to gain a basic understanding of your digital camera. Our classes are for beginners and those wishing to refresh previous digital camera knowledge. The course will provide an easy and straightforward guide for those wishing to gain a better understanding of digital camera skills.
Aim:
To provide an enjoyable, jargon-free beginners guide to digital photography. The digital photography will show you how to get the most from your digital camera.
Course Content:
Explain camera functions such as controls and buttons.
Use the camera to take photographs.
Retrieve pictures using view / playback.
Delete unwanted photographs.
Download photographs from camera to computer.
Use Software such as Picassa to help organise, edit & share photographs.
Create folders on computer to store photographs.
Explain thumbnail and file names.
Explain the different shooting modes, Portrait, Landscape & Macro etc.
Edit images such as - crop, redeye & repair, lightening or darkening an image.
Print photographs in a variety of sizes using special photo paper.
Duration:
2 Hours, one morning per week for 6 weeks. (Saturday Mornings)
Do you want to learn something specific on computers? Do you encounter problems in 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 those who do not wish to or dont have the time to part take in class based training. Any area or level in computing is provided from absolute beginners to intermediate or advanced level. If you are unsure about the level or type of training you need, just contact us and we will be happy to advise you.
Aim:
We provide custom-made solutions for your diverse training needs, with confidential and tailored computer training you can learn in the comfort of your home, office or here in our centre. We will evaluate your level of competence and design a programme to suit your specific needs.
Examples of Areas Covered:
Computer Basics & Understanding File Management
Ms. Word - Word Processing Keyboard & Typing Skills
Ms. Excel - Spreadsheets Computerised Payroll & Accounts
Ms. Access - Databases Internet Training
Ms. PowerPoint - Presentations Digital Photography
E-mail Training Desktop Publishing
If your requirements are not listed above please contact us and we will be happy to offer further assistance!
Summer Camps
The next training dates are in July & August 2010 go to the following page "Computers 4 Kids"
Computer Media Training Course
Downloads:
Explore free music site downloads
Managing download folders
Create music CDs
Manage your Photo Albums using Picasa:
Import & manage pictures
Add folders for scanning
Edit pictures
Create a collage & posters
Create a slide show
Create gift CDs
Managing Media Player:
Manage WMP Library
Add folders
Rip music from CDs
Create music playlists
View skins & visualisations
Burn CDs using music from WMP
Picture & Text Formatting:
Open word processing program & locate images
Insert & format pictures
Text formatting & wordart
TAILOR YOUR COURSE CONTENT!
If you have specific individual or group requirements on training courses in which we havent listed please contact us and we will be happy to speak with you on designing a programme to suit you.
We offer high quality training at all levels; we will design courses to fit the needs of your business, organisation, or corporation.
Course content and duration is tailored to your requirements.
Training that reflects the needs and experience of course participants.
You choose the course dates.
You benefit from cost advantages of group training.
We have a totally accessible training room which includes the specialised software, hardware and equipment for people with disabilities. Ask for Imelda for further advice.
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Computer Courses February & March 2012
Absolute Beginners Tuesday Morning 10-12
ECDL Tuesday Night 7-10
FETAC Level 6 Train the Trainer Wednesday Night 6.30-9.30
Internet & Email Inc Social Medaia Thursday Morning 10-12
FETAC Level 4 Information Technology Monday Morning 10-12
FETAC Level 5 Manual & computerised Payroll 6.30-9.30
For further information on courses just click on the links below:
Absolute Beginners
Equal Skills
Microsoft Office
Internet & E-Mail
Keyboard Skills
ECDL Start
ECDL Level 1
ECDL Advanced Word Processing
ECDL Advanced Spreadsheets
ECDL Advanced Presentations
ECDL Advanced Databases
NetAssure
Sage Computerised Accounts Level 1
Sage Payroll
Digital Photography
One to One Tuition
Training for Children
Training for Secondary School Pupils
Specific Group Requirements
Special Needs
This course was designed by qualified and experienced trainers. The course is being implemented in the MDA computer room as a simple learning programme that provides the ultimate introduction to basic computer skills for adults.
Absolute Beginners is a fun, informal and uncomplicated introduction to computers, regardless of status, education, age, ability or understanding.
Aim:
Our aim is to provide an enjoyable, jargon free, introduction to computers for participants. To help assist them retain a basic understanding of the computer, to help eliminate those fears of computers that potentially cause participants to be left behind with technology and to encourage further study.
Course Content:
Computer Basics:
Operate computer, with attention to safety procedures
Getting Started, using the Keyboard & Mouse
Describe the component parts of a computer system
Describe the uses of common software applications.
Word Processing:
Load a word-processing system
Key in text to specification.
Edit & enhance text
Print a document.
Exit from software
Introduction to the Internet:
Log onto an Internet
Select specific sites
Select links within a site
Carry out an Internet search given specific topics
Print from the Internet
E-Mail:
Log onto E-mail server
Send & receive E-mail
Reply & Forward to E-mail
Print an E-mail
E-mail data
Address book
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.
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.
This course is being implemented in the IT Centre MDA as an intermediate learning programme that provides the ultimate level to computer skills for participants. This particular course is a fun, informal and uncomplicated introduction to all of the Microsoft Office components.
Aim:
To introduce the practical experience required to use Microsoft Office and to give participants a better understanding of this Software. On completion of this course participants will have a good general knowledge of using the Microsoft Office Suit.
Course Content:
Ms. Word-Word Processing
Document creation
Edit & format text
Work with tables, columns and other formatting features
Insert and work with graphics, word art, charts & images
Advanced features including mail merge and proofing tools
Ms. Excel- Spreadsheets
Create, format and print worksheets
Performing calculations using formulas
Create charts and graphs
Excel data table features
Ms. Access-Databases
Create and design databases
Create and work with tables, relationships, keys and constraints
Create querying data
Create & work with reports
Create & work with forms
Ms. PowerPoint-Presentations
Create & design presentations
Format and organise slides
Insert & work with graphics, images, tables and charts
Add transitions, slide shows & timings
Internet:
Use the Browser to Search for information, Concepts &Terms, Security Considerations, Settings, Navigation, Bookmarks, Forms, Saving Files, Prepare and Print.
E-Mail:
Concepts/Terms, Security Considerations, Enhancing Productivity, Organise E-Mails, Use Address Book
A certificate is awarded by Mountmellick Development Association on successful completion of the course
This module was designed to give the participant the relevant knowledge and skills to use the Internet & E-Mail facility as a communication and research tool effectively.
The module also gives you an appreciation of the importance of ensuring security and confidentiality when accessing the Internet & E-Mail facilities.
Aim:
This course will provide a basic understanding of general facilities provided by the internet and to develop the technical competence to access information. Participants will also develop technical competence to use E-Mail facilities to compose, send, receive and store electronic mail.
Course Content:
Introduction to the Internet:
Log onto an Internet
Search Engines, easy steps on how to search for information
Select specific sites
Select links within a site
Carry out an Internet search given a specific topic/keywords
Add web pages to a favourites folder
Print from the Internet
Accessing websites (examples):
News, Government, Consumer, Shopping, Banking, Cultural, Events, Leisure and Local Entertainment, Travel/Holidays, Education & Training, Employment and Health.
Precautions:
Viruses & how to prevent them
Secure access to the Internet
Confidential and personal information on the Internet
E-Mail-Getting Started:
Set up your own email account
Access your email account
Send & receive E-mail
Reply & Forward to E-mail
Print an E-mail
E-mail data
Address book
A certificate is awarded by Mountmellick Development Association
on successful completion of the course.
on successful completion of the course.
Are you a two-fingered keyboard user? Would you like to learn how to type properly? If so we have a course that's just right for you. We offer guided lessons to learn step-by-step from the beginning.
Learning keyboard skills is acquiring the most essential fundamental of office skills. By completing our Keyboard & Typing Skills Course you will derive maximum benefit being able to touch type for life.
Aim:
Participants will learn to master the keyboard accurately by following a sequence of exercises which will help you develop speed covering a range of material. You will have a much better understanding of keyboard skills on completion of training and you will be able to produce manuscripts, reports, CVs etc. Throughout the duration of the course you will build on speed and accuracy
Course Content:
Introduction
Ergonomics, Health & Safety
Explaining the Keyboard & Numeric Keypad
The Home Keys and getting started
Practice Tutorial (using typing tutorial software)
Typing Exercises
Produce documents, manuscripts, CVs etc
Letter layout, editing & formatting
Typing Tests (measuring speed and accuracy)
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 worlds most successful IT skills certification programme. 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.
Aim:
This course is an innovative and tangible method of skills measurement and validation. The ECDL course will improve confidence for computer users which may enhance career opportunities. ECDL offers an excellent benchmark of employee skills. On completion of the course participants will hold an internationally recognised qualification.
Course Content:
The 7 ECDL modules are as follows:
Module 1: Concepts of Information Technology
Module 2: Using a Computer and Managing Files
Module 3: Word Processing
Module 4: Spreadsheets
Module 5: Databases
Module 6: Presentation
Module 7: Information and Communication
For a detailed syllabus log onto www.ics-skills.ie
Certified by ICS-Skills (Irish Computer Society)
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?
Advanced Word Processing requires the candidate to use the word processing application to produce advanced document outputs. The candidate shall be able to:
Apply advanced text, paragraph, column and table formatting. Convert text to a table and vice versa.
Work with referencing features like footnotes, endnotes and captions. Create tables of contents, indexes and cross-references.
Enhance productivity by using fields, forms and templates.
Apply advanced mail merge techniques and work with automation features like macros.
Use linking and embedding features to integrate data.
Collaborate on and review documents. Work with master documents and subdocuments. Apply document security features.
Work with watermarks, sections, and headers and footers in a document.
Duration:
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.
Advanced Spreadsheets requires the candidate to use the spreadsheet application to produce advanced spreadsheet outputs. The candidate shall be able to:
Apply advanced formatting options such as conditional formatting and customised number formatting and handle worksheets.
Use functions such as those associated with logical, statistical, financial and mathematical operations.
Create charts and apply advanced chart formatting features.
Work with tables and lists to analyse, filter and sort data. Create and use scenarios.
Validate and audit spreadsheet data.
Enhance productivity by working with named cell ranges, macros and templates.
Use linking, embedding and importing features to integrate data.
Collaborate on and review spreadsheets. Apply spreadsheet security features.
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.
Advanced Presentation requires the candidate to understand presentation planning and design considerations and use the presentation application to produce advanced presentation outputs. The candidate shall be able to:
Understand target audience and venue considerations in presentation planning.
Create and modify templates and format slide backgrounds.
Enhance a presentation using built-in drawing and image tools.
Apply advanced chart formatting features and create and edit diagrams.
Insert movies and sound and apply built-in animation features.
Use linking, embedding, importing and exporting features to integrate data.
Work with custom slide shows, apply slide show settings, and control a slide show.
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.
Advanced Database requires the candidate to understand key database concepts and use a relational database application to create an advanced database structure and outputs. The candidate shall be able to:
Understand key concepts of database development and usage.
Create a relational database using advanced table creation features and complex relationships between tables.
Design and use queries to create a table, update, delete and append data. Refine queries using wildcards, parameters and calculations.
Use controls and subforms to enhance forms and improve functionality.
Create report controls to perform calculations. Create subreports and enhance report presentation.
Enhance productivity by working with macros and use linking and importing features to integrate data.
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.
This qualification is available at level 1. It is designed for those wishing to enter or progress in the field of computerised accounts. This course can help learners to demonstrate competence in the practical use of computerised accounts software to produce accurate, professional and well presented accounts employing an appropriate range of accounting activities.
Aim:
This course is aimed at those who wish to gain experience in using a computerised system for accounting. You dont have to have knowledge of accounts but would be an advantage and participants must have a basic knowledge of computers.
Course Content:
Be able to create accounts
Process accounting information in respect of the sales and purchase ledger
Understand how to use batch control sheets
Be able to produce accounting reports such as customer activity reports and supplier details reports.
Bank Reconciliation
VAT Returns
Product and Service Invoicing
Nominal Ledger
A certificate is awarded by City & Guilds on successful completion of the course.
3 Hours, one evening or morning a week for 7 weeks.
This module has been developed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain payroll records manually and on a computer in a small to medium sized organisation.
Aim:
This course is aimed at those who wish to gain experience in using a payroll system. Participants who successfully complete this course will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to use both manual and computerised payroll systems. Learners will understand the importance of accuracy and security in preparing and maintaining payroll records using the Sage Quickpay Software.
Course Content:
Manual Payroll:
Tax Year, PPS Number, PAYE
Tax Credits and Standard Rate Cut-Off Point
Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI)
Social Insurance Benefits
Tax Deduction Card
Employees P45
New Employee
Emergency Tax, Week 1/Month 1
Refunds, Holidays
Sick Pay, BIK Benefits-in-Kind
Payroll Ledger for Manual Payroll
P30 Monthly Return
P35 Annual End of Year Return
Codes used on Tax Deduction forms / P35 return
P35L, P35L/T, PRC 1, P35 Declaration
P60
Penalties and Interest, Revenue On-Line Service
Computerised Payroll
Using Sage Quickpay Payroll package
Setting Up Company Information
Company Details General Tab
Company Details Current Period
Company Details Bank Tab
PAYE table
PRSI Classes
PRSI Earning Bands
Payments and Deductions
Setting up Payments and Deductions
Name, Tax,
Pensionable Premium, Holiday,
BIK Type, Balance
Setting up Employee Details
Employee Number, Forename
Surname, Cost Code, Address, Home Tel. No
Pay Method, Basic Hourly, Standard Hours
A certificate is awarded by Mountmellick Development Association on successful completion of the course
Duration:
3 Hours, one evening or morning a week for 5 weeks.
Digital Photography - Introduction:
Looking for a beginner's course in digital photography? Learning digital photography is easy to understand and enjoyable with photography courses for beginners.
The digital photography introduction is a course for beginners, which will enable you to gain a basic understanding of your digital camera. Our classes are for beginners and those wishing to refresh previous digital camera knowledge. The course will provide an easy and straightforward guide for those wishing to gain a better understanding of digital camera skills.
Aim:
To provide an enjoyable, jargon-free beginners guide to digital photography. The digital photography will show you how to get the most from your digital camera.
Course Content:
Explain camera functions such as controls and buttons.
Use the camera to take photographs.
Retrieve pictures using view / playback.
Delete unwanted photographs.
Download photographs from camera to computer.
Use Software such as Picassa to help organise, edit & share photographs.
Create folders on computer to store photographs.
Explain thumbnail and file names.
Explain the different shooting modes, Portrait, Landscape & Macro etc.
Edit images such as - crop, redeye & repair, lightening or darkening an image.
Print photographs in a variety of sizes using special photo paper.
A certificate is awarded by Mountmellick Development Association
on successful completion of the course.
on successful completion of the course.
Duration:
2 Hours, one morning per week for 6 weeks. (Saturday Mornings)
Do you want to learn something specific on computers? Do you encounter problems in 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 those who do not wish to or dont have the time to part take in class based training. Any area or level in computing is provided from absolute beginners to intermediate or advanced level. If you are unsure about the level or type of training you need, just contact us and we will be happy to advise you.
Aim:
We provide custom-made solutions for your diverse training needs, with confidential and tailored computer training you can learn in the comfort of your home, office or here in our centre. We will evaluate your level of competence and design a programme to suit your specific needs.
Examples of Areas Covered:
Computer Basics & Understanding File Management
Ms. Word - Word Processing Keyboard & Typing Skills
Ms. Excel - Spreadsheets Computerised Payroll & Accounts
Ms. Access - Databases Internet Training
Ms. PowerPoint - Presentations Digital Photography
E-mail Training Desktop Publishing
If your requirements are not listed above please contact us and we will be happy to offer further assistance!
A certificate is awarded by Mountmellick Development Association on successful completion of training
Summer Camps
The next training dates are in July & August 2010 go to the following page "Computers 4 Kids"
Computer Media Training Course
Downloads:
Explore free music site downloads
Managing download folders
Create music CDs
Manage your Photo Albums using Picasa:
Import & manage pictures
Add folders for scanning
Edit pictures
Create a collage & posters
Create a slide show
Create gift CDs
Managing Media Player:
Manage WMP Library
Add folders
Rip music from CDs
Create music playlists
View skins & visualisations
Burn CDs using music from WMP
Picture & Text Formatting:
Open word processing program & locate images
Insert & format pictures
Text formatting & wordart
TAILOR YOUR COURSE CONTENT!
If you have specific individual or group requirements on training courses in which we havent listed please contact us and we will be happy to speak with you on designing a programme to suit you.
We offer high quality training at all levels; we will design courses to fit the needs of your business, organisation, or corporation.
We have a totally accessible training room which includes the specialised software, hardware and equipment for people with disabilities. Ask for Imelda for further advice.
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