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| Beginners Computers Mornings Fri 20/Jan/2012 (10am-12pm) or Evenings Tues 6/Mar/2012 (6.30-8.30pm) |
Intermediate Computers Mornings Wed 12/Mar/2012 (10-1pm) or Evenings Wed 22/Feb/2012 (7-10pm) |
ECDL Mornings Thurs 9/Feb/2012 (10am-1pm) or Evenings Mon 20/Feb/2012 (7-10pm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BenefIT 3 "Get Ireland Online" Evenings Tues 7/Feb/2012 (6.30-8.30pm) |
Introduction to Microsoft Publisher Evenings Mon 23/Jan/2012 (7-10pm) |
ECDL Advanced Evenings Tues 31/Jan/2012 (7-10pm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EqualSkills - Mornings Mornings Fri 20/Jan/2012 (10am-12pm) or Evenings Tues 6/Mar/2012 (6.30-8.30pm) |
Introduction to Microsoft EXCEL Mornings Mon 6/Feb/2012 (10-1pm) |
PC Maintenance Evenings Wed 8/Feb/2012 (7-10pm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Farm Accounts Wed 8/Feb/2012 (2pm-4pm) |
Sage Line 50 (Computerised-Accounts) Wed 29 Feb 2012 |
Introduction to Microsoft Access (Databases) TBA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Digital Photography (Photoshop) March 2012 Date TBA |
Sage QuickPay (Computerised-Payroll) March 2012 Date TBA |
Advanced Photoshop March 2012 Date TBA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginners: Internet & Email Mornings Wed 18/Jan/2012 (10am-12pm) or Evenings Tues 7/Feb/2012 (6.30-8.30pm) |
ECDL Walk-In Tests Available on request Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint TBA |
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Computer Suite Hire:
Castleblayney Enterprise Centre provides a newly refurbished, spacious and well maintained Computer Suite which is available for all your Training & Hire purposes. The Centre also offers Tea/Coffee facilities & Lunch is available on request. The Centre is easily accessible from Dundalk, Carrickmacross, Kingscourt, Shercock, Ballybay, Crossmaglen, Clones, Emyvale and Monaghan, and is located less than half a mile from the main Castleblayney Bypass as you enter the town via the main Dublin Road. COMPUTER SUITE FACILITIES: The Computer suite comprises of 13 new flat screen monitors & 13 Fujitsu Siemens Pentium 4 Processor networked PC's. Software includes: Windows XP Professional Operating Systems, Microsoft Office Professional 2007, Adobe Photoshop Elements 5, Sage Line 50 (Computerised Accounts), Sage QuickPay & Collsoft (Computerised Payroll). Our Computer Suite also provides a high-speed DSL Broadband Internet connection of up to 8Mbps, and Wi-Fi Internet access, a trainer workstation connected to a ceiling mounted LCD/Multimedia Projector, a Flipchart & Electric screen, a Colour Scanner and a Colour LaserJet Printer. This Computer Suite facility was created thanks to a grant from Cavan/Monaghan Rural Development Co-op through LEADER. CONTACT US: To book the computer suite or a place on a computer training course contact: Leona McEnroe on 042-9746087 or email: training@castleblayney.ie |
Get Ireland Online (BenefIT 3 Scheme):
The ‘Get Ireland Online’ programme is part of the BenefIT 3 scheme which has awarded €1.88m for 20 training projects run by community and voluntary groups and not-for-profit organisations across Ireland and aims to upskill 40,000 people. As part of this scheme, Castleblayney Community Enterprise Ltd will ensure 50 people are certified with basic IT skills to prevent them from missing out on opportunities most people now take for granted.
Participants on this course will learn how
Next Course: Tuesday 18th October 2011, (2pm-4pm) for 3 weeks. Cost: €20 (includes Certification of Attendance) Tutor: Leona McEnroe, Entry Requirements: None.
Farm Accounts:
"The Farm Accounts course teaches participants how to use the very common & widely used Microsoft Excel computer program (rather than more professional & very expensive accounting programs) to generate and prepare for analysis a range of farm accounts material & lists such as Cattle Registers, Bank receipts, Bank payments, Purchases, Bills & Expenses, Stock and Sales Records to produce meaningful information and finally a trading profit & loss account."
Next Course: Thursday 9th February 2012, (3pm-5pm) for 3 weeks. Cost: €45 (includes Certification of Attendance) Tutor: Eileen McKenna Entry Requirements: Basic Computer Literacy assumed.
EqualSkills (Beginners Computers):
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.
Next Course: Wednesday 14th Nov (11am-1pm) 8 weeks, and costs €120
Tutor: Leona McEnroe Entry Requirements: None.
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!
Next Course: Tuesday 18th October 2011, (2pm-4pm) for 3 weeks. Cost: €20 (includes Certification of Attendance) Tutor: Leona McEnroe Entry Requirements: None.
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, Microsoft PowerPoint, Internet and Email.
Next Course: Wednesday 12th Sept (10-1pm) 10 weeks, costs €120.
Tutor: Leona McEnroe Entry Requirements: Basic Computer Literacy required.
ECDL - 22nd Sept 2011:
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.
Next Course:
Thursday Evening 22nd SEPT 2011, @7pm-10pm, Runs for 24 weeks, costs €500.
Tutor: Leona McEnroe (Registered on the FAS NRT)
Entry Requirements: Intermediate Level Computer Literacy assumed/required.
ECDL Walk-In Tests:
also available here - please contact us to book a test!!
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.
Next Course: Mon 21st Nov (6-9pm), 4 weeks, costs €70.
Tutor: Leona McEnroe
Entry Requirements: Intermediate Level Computer Literacy required.
Touch Typing:
This is a chance for computer users of any level to improve their typing speed and keyboarding skills using a series of simple exercises which can be repeated in class or at home!
Next Course: Friday 18th Nov (11-1pm), 4 weeks, costs €50.
Tutor: Leona McEnroe Entry Requirements: Basic Computer Literacy required.
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.
Next Course: October/November 2011 TBA (6.30pm-10pm) -
Runs for 2 weeks, costs €40.
Entry Requirements: Intermediate Level Computer Literacy required.
Tutor: Eileen McKenna
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.
Next Beginners Course:
Wed 21st Sept (7-10pm), Runs for 5 weeks, costs €70.
Next Advanced Course (Photoshop) - Digital Photography Concepts:
September 2011, @7pm-10pm, Runs for 4 weeks, costs €60.
Tutor: Glenn Murphy Entry Requirements: Intermediate Level Computer Literacy required.
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.
Next Course(s):
ECDL Advanced Word - 2011 Dates TBC :
ECDL Advanced Excel - 2011 Dates TBC :
ECDL Advanced PowerPoint - 2011 Dates TBC :
ECDL Advanced Databases - 2011 Dates TBC :
Entry Requirements: ECDL (Core) required for entry to Advanced ECDL. Tutor: Leona McEnroe
All ECDL Advanced Modules runs for 7 weeks each.
Each Module costs €200, including Registration Fee & Training Manual.
Advanced-ECDL Walk In Tests:
also available - please contact us to book a test!!
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.
Next Course: Wednesday 14th Nov (11am-1pm) 8 weeks, and costs €120
Tutor: Leona McEnroe Entry Requirements: None.
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.
Next Course: Monday 10th Oct (10-1pm) 4 weeks, and costs €60
Tutor: Leona McEnroe Entry Requirements: Basic Computer Literacy required/assumed.
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!!
Tutor: Leona McEnroe Entry Requirements: Basic Computer Literacy required/assumed.
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.
Tutor: Leona McEnroe Entry Requirements: Basic Computer Literacy required/assumed.
Next Course: Next Date TBC
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.
Next Course: October/November 2011 Date TBA, @10am-1pm, 8 weeks, and costs €120
Tutor: Eileen McKenna
PC Maintenance - An Introduction:
This PC Maintenance Course is an introductory course to maintaining a computer. This course would be suited to anyone who has good experience of using computers, who has a keen interest in upgrading computers & keeping computers running efficiently, and also in keeping their own IT knowledge & skills up to date.
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.
Tutor: Leona McEnroe
Next course: TBA (Jan/Feb 2012), @7pm-10pm, 10 weeks, and costs €150
Creative Computers Summer Camp for KIDS (Age 8-12) Publisher & PowerPoint
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.
Tutor: Leona McEnroe Entry Requirements: Basic Computer Literacy assumed.
SUMMER CAMP - 2011 Dates:
Monday 4th July - Friday 8th July 2011 - Mornings 10am-1pm, Monday - Friday or
Monday 8th August- Friday 12th August 2011 - Mornings 10am-1pm, Monday - Friday.
Costs: €60 per child or €50 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.
Tutor: Leona McEnroe Entry Requirements: None
Next Course: August 2011 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).
Tutor: Leona McEnroe Entry Requirements: Basic Computer Literacy assumed.
Next Course: August 2011 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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ECDL Walk-In Tests
Complete all of your ECDL and ECDL Advanced Walk-In Tests here
@ Castleblayney Enterprise Centre.
Call 042-9746087 now or Email computer-training@castleblayney.ie now to book your test or order training material for your exam.
