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Castleblayney Community Enterprise Ltd.
Computer Training Course Schedule: We are now offering a range of Computer Training courses to suit the needs of all interested candidates. EqualSkills: Equalskills is a fun, informal and uncomplicated introduction to computers & the Internet, showing the use & 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 course syllabus is covered & delivered via an easy-to-follow Workbook, & a certificate is awarded by ICS-skills on succesful completion of the programme. Entry Requirements: None. Tutor: Fiona Tedore Next Course: Friday Morning 10th September 2010, @10am-12pm, 8 weeks, Costs €20 - For Unemployed Persons Only Beginners Computers: This is an ideal starting point for people with little or no prior knowledge of computers. This course offers step by step guidance on basics such as how to start a computer, how to use the mouse & keyboard to enter information, how to open and close applications like Microsoft Word & Excel, how to save files & manage folders, as well as how to use the Internet & Email. Entry Requirements: None. Tutor: Leona McEnroe Next Course: Mornings: Wednesday 6th Oct 2010, @10am-1pm, Runs for 6 weeks, costs €80. Evenings: Next Date TBC. Beginners Internet & Email: This fun Tuesday evening class for beginners teaches the basics of the Internet, the Web and Email. This course helps you to understand a wide range of Internet concepts such as Broadband, Download Speeds, ISP’s, email addresses, Web Pages, Web Sites and more, as well as helping you to master common Internet & email tasks such as how to send/receive emails, how to send attachments, how to search the Web for specific information, how to book holidays & flights online as well as how to use online banking and shopping Websites, and much more! Entry Requirements: Basic Computer Literacy assumed. Tutor: Fiona Tedore Next Course: Evenings: Tuesday 21st Sept 2010, @7pm-10pm, Runs for 6 weeks, costs €80. Morning: Next Date TBC. Intermediate Computers: This course is a follow-on course for those who have completed a Beginners computer course and who wish to continue to improve their computer skills and further boost their confidence. It is also an ideal introduction for those who later hope to complete an ECDL course. This course covers Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet and Email. Entry Requirements: Basic Computer Literacy required Tutor: Leona McEnroe Next Course: Thursday Morning 23rd September 2010, @10am-1pm, 10 weeks, costs €120. ECDL: The ECDL course is delivered over 24 weeks, via 7 modules, to cover a wide range of core computer skills, including the use of common computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access (Databases), Concepts of IT, Using Computers & Managing Files, Information & Communications (Internet & Email). When all 7 modules have been completed, an ECDL certificate is then awarded by ICS-Skills and as such verifies a high-level of competence in computer use. The ECDL is well recognised both here in Ireland and Internationally, and therefore is highly desirable with regard to employment or industry. Entry Requirements: Intermediate Level Computer Literacy assumed/required. Tutor: Leona McEnroe (Registered on the FAS NRT) Next Course: Tuesday Mornings, starting 21st Sept 2010, @10am-1pm or Thursday Evening, starting 23rd Sept 2010, @7pm-10pm Runs for 24 weeks, costs €540. (Some Funding may be arranged, please call to discuss!!) ECDL Walk-In Tests also available here - please contact us to book a test!! Advanced ECDL: ECDL Advanced is ideal for anyone who has completed their ECDL and who now wishes to expand their knowledge further through 4 separate & specific advanced modules in Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases and Presentations. Successful completion of all 4 Advanced ECDL modules then entitles the Candidate to the prestigious ECDL Expert certificate. Entry Requirements: ECDL (Core) required for entry to Advanced ECDL. Tutor: Janice Mackeral ECDL Advanced Word: Monday Evening 13th Sept 2010 @7pm-10pm ECDL Advanced PowerPoint: Monday Evening 8th Nov 2010 @7pm-10pm ECDL Advanced Excel: Monday Evening 31st Jan 2011 @7pm-10pm ECDL Advanced Databases: Monday Evening 28th Mar 2011 @7pm-10pm All ECDL Advanced Modules runs for 7 weeks each. Each Module costs €200, including Registration Fee & Training Manual. (Some Funding may be arranged, please call to discuss!!) Introduction to Microsoft Publisher: This is an ideal starting point for people who would like to learn to use Microsoft Publisher effectively to create, design & publish your own marketing & communication material, such as birthday cards, invitation cards, wedding booklets, posters, flyers, gift vouchers, awards, certificates, calendars, newsletters, business cards, etc. Entry Requirements: Intermediate Level Computer Literacy required. Tutor: Leona McEnroe Next Course: Tuesday Evening 2nd Nov 2010, @7pm-10pm, 4 weeks, costs €70. Introduction to Microsoft Excel: This course is an ideal starting point for those who have little or no experience of using Microsoft Excel, as it introduces basic Spreadsheet concepts & also helps to develop a good working knowledge of Excel. The course covers topics such as: The Excel Window & toolbars, navigating spreadsheets using the mouse & keyboard, entering in, formatting, sorting & filtering data, cell referencing, basic formulae & functions, simple charts and graphs, printing spreadsheets, as well as importing data into Excel. Entry Requirements: Basic Computer Literacy required/assumed. Tutor: Leona McEnroe Next Course: Next Date TBC Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint: Impress your audience with your professional presentations! This course will teach you how to create, design and run slide shows in your own style in just eight hours!! Entry Requirements: Basic Computer Literacy required/assumed. Tutor: Leona McEnroe Next Course: Next Date TBC Introduction to Microsoft Access: Everyone uses Databases in some form or another! This eight hour course will teach you how to create databases, extract information, print labels and reports and organise your records. Entry Requirements: Basic Computer Literacy required/assumed. Tutor: Leona McEnroe Next Course: Next Date TBC Digital Photography & Photoshop: Learn the basic skills required to capture, store, open & edit digital images. Learn all about a range of Digital Camera's and their features, as well as some of the main concepts underlying digital images, such as pixels and resolution. Learn also how to use camera features such as shutter speeds & exposure, ISO, White Balance, and depth of field, etc, to capture more adventurous compositions & images, capturing portraits images, movement shots, landscapes, macro images, etc. Then learn to use Adobe Photoshop Elements (a digital image editing program) and a range of special effects features to manipulate images by resizing, rotating, duplicating, moving or cropping images and much, much more. Finally as part of this course you will also learn how to print & send digital images via email, upload images to a social networking site like Facebook or Bebo, save your digital images onto a CD or DVD, and how to scan in images. Entry Requirements: Intermediate Level Computer Literacy required. Tutor: Glenn Murphy Next Beginners Course: Next Date September 2010 TBC , @7pm-10pm, Runs for 5 weeks, costs €80. Next Advanced Course (Photoshop) - Digital Photography Concepts: Tuesday Evening 24th Aug 2010, @7pm-9pm, Runs for 4 weeks, costs €60. Computerised Accounts - Sage Line 50: This 8-week computerised accounts course explains everything you need to know about the basic operation of the Sage Line 50 programme. The course begins with a brief revision of manual accounting techniques and progresses to cover processing transactions, error correction, bank reconciliation, VAT returns as well as sales day book and returns, profit and loss account and balance sheet. Learn to setup a company, use powerful reporting tools, create & manage your customers, suppliers, products & stock, as well as create invoices and credit notes. Sage Line 50 is not only a powerful accounting system but it is also Ireland's most popular business accounting software. Entry Requirements: Intermediate Level Computer Literacy required. Tutor: Eileen McKenna Next Course: Wednesday Afternoon, 22nd Sept 2010, @2pm-5pm, Runs for 8 weeks, costs €120. Computerised Payroll - Sage QuickPay: Sage QuickPay is designed to take care of all Irish Revenue requirements for the small business, and this 7-hour course covers Computerised Payroll basics including PAYE, PRSI, PRSA’s and BIK (Benefit in Kind), as well as essential tasks like reviewing payroll history, and the preview and printing of Payslips, P60's, P35's & P45's at the touch of a button. Entry Requirements: Intermediate Level Computer Literacy required. Tutor: Eileen McKenna Next Course: Wednesday Afternoon, 24th Nov 2010, @2pm-5.30pm, Runs for 2 weeks, costs €40. PC Maintenance - An Introduction:
The course would also make an excellent stepping stone for someone who simply wishes to try their hand at computer maintenance with a view to later pursuing a career as a computer technician, but without the initial commitment of having to pay for an expensive computer technician’s course. This course will begin by investigating what is Computer Maintenance, why it is important to maintain a computer, and reasons to upgrade a computer; such as improving a computer’s performance, repairing broken computer components & parts or adding new features to a computer. Over 10 weeks this course will cover a wealth of topics, theory & techniques including; Computer Hardware & Software, Operating Systems, Computer Applications, Input & Output Devices, Internal & External Storage Devices, Computer Processing, Memory, Expansion Slots, Adding or Removing Programs, Useful Windows Utilities, Preventing or Removing Threats, Troubleshooting techniques, additional computing features such as Internet access, printing, scanning, wireless connectivity, graphics capability, sound cards, network cards, and much, much more. Entry Requirements: Intermediate/Advanced Level Computer Experience required. Tutor: Leona McEnroe Next Course: Next Date TBC Publisher & PowerPoint Creative Computers Summer Camp for KIDS (8-12)  This summer camp/computers course is great for kids (aged 8-12) who already have good computer skills and who would like to further develop those skills & their creative talents using Microsoft Publisher & Microsoft PowerPoint to design & publish a range material, such as cards, menus, posters, flyers, invitations, gift vouchers, certificates & presentations, etc. This course also covers some basic IT Theory. Entry Requirements: Basic Computer Literacy assumed. Tutor: Leona McEnroe Next Course - 2 Dates: July 2010: Starts Monday 5th July '10, Mornings 10am-1pm, Monday - Friday. OR August 2010: Starts Monday 16th August '10, Mornings 10am-1pm, Monday - Friday. Costs: €70 per child or €60 each for 2 Children Beginners Computers for KIDS (8 -12): This is an ideal starting point for kids with little or no prior knowledge of computers. This course offers step by step guidance on basics such as how to start a computer, how to use the mouse & keyboard to enter information, how to open and close applications like Microsoft Word & Excel, how to save files & folders, as well as how to use the Internet & Email. Entry Requirements: None Tutor: Leona McEnroe Next Course: August 2010 Date TBC, Mon-Fri @10.00am-1.00pm, Runs for 5 days (Monday - Friday), costs €70. Internet for Children (8 -12): This fun course introduces the basics of the Internet, the Web & Email to children, aged 6-12, under the supervision of a qualified Tutor. The course helps kids to understand a wide range of Internet & Email concepts such as Web Pages, Web Sites, Broadband, Download Speeds, ISP’s, email addresses, and more, as well as helping them master common everyday Internet & Email tasks such as how to: Browse the Web by entering the correct Website address, Search the Web for specific information/research, and how to Send & Receive emails, with/without attachments Finally the course also helps to deliver an overall awareness of the many fantastic uses & benefits of the Internet (eg: entertainment, research, online games, music, educational, shopping, keeping in touch) as well as teaching children to be aware of the various downfalls & threats of the Internet (eg: viruses, spyware, scams, disclosure/misuse of information). Entry Requirements: Basic Computer Literacy assumed. Tutor: Leona McEnroe Next Course: August 2010 Date TBC, Mon-Fri @10.00am-1.00pm, Runs for 5 days (Monday - Friday), costs €70. Our training focuses on Quality of Training to groups in small numbers therefore places are limited. Whatever your training needs are, we are confident we can provide you with high quality facilities at reasonable rates. The computer suite is also available to groups for hire. To book the computer suite or book a place on a course contact Leona McEnroe on 042-9746087 or email computer-training@castleblayney.ie
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