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ECDL - European Computer Driving Licence

Network:

ACIST Skillnet

Location of Course	Ennis, Co Clare
Trainer	TBA
Methods of Assessment	A written test at the end of each module, once all 7 tests have been successfully past then the ECDL qualification will be achieved.
Learning Outcomes	Essential IT knowledge and skills Provides an international qualification
Further Enquiries	Crystel Robbins Rynne Mob: 087 998 0303 Email: crystel@skillsacist.com
Entry Requirements	The participant should have an understanding and have used the computer and computer software before undertaking this course.
Careers or Further Progression	A stepping stone to higher level to IT education
Course Content	• Information and Communication Technology • Using the computer and managing files • Word processing • Spreadsheets • Using Databases • Presentation Graphics • Web browsing and communication
Financial Support	ACIST Skillnet Funding
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	August 2013 (TBA)
Number of Places	10
Course Fee	TBA

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

Yes

Speakers Training Camp

Network:

Limerick Chamber Skillnet

Location of Course	Radisson Hotel Littleisland Co Cork
Trainer	Sean Dwan Speak for Success
Further Enquiries	Anne Morris 061 217608 amorris@limerickchamber.ie
Course Content	Speakers Training Camp Sean Dwan provides on-site training and hands-on workshops for people who would like to improve their public speaking abilities and methods of presentation. He is an International Certified Speakers Training Camp Instructor ®, and is famous for his great sense of humour, optimism, enthusiasm and his personable approach. The SpeakersTrainingCamp® is known throughout the world and has been provided to companies such as British Airways, Owens Corning, General Dynamics, Fortune 500 Companies, Educational Institutions and a wide range of small and medium sized companies. Session lengths of the SpeakersTrainingCamp® workshop can be adjusted to accommodate your specific needs. General Outline • Top-rated Presentation Skills Workshop. • Limited to 8 People. • 80% Active Participation. • Individual Coaching. • Individual Take – Home Video. • 47-Page SpeakerTrainingCamp® Manual. You Will Learn • How to organise and deliver effective presentations. • The ONLY presentation template you will ever need for organising your thoughts, stating your points clearly and making an impact with your audience. • You will learn the Top Three Techniques for capturing your audience attention and maintaining their interest throughout your presentation every time. • No 1 Thing that an audience wants from a presenter. • TOP 10 Turn Offs to avoid when presenting. • How to dress appropriately for every audience. • How to make a good impression on your audience. • Voice Projection. • Eye Contact and Facial Expression. • Appropriate gestures and body language. Programme Highlights • Master the magic of memorable presenters. • Captivate your audience. • Cut preparation time in half. • Become more dynamic. • Organise your thoughts. • Apply 10 techniques for handling nervousness. • Maximise your voice. • Make dull facts and figures come to life. • Effectively use humour. • Handle questions with ease. • Avoid the top terrible turn-offs. • The SpeakersTrainingCamp® programme will improve your speaking and presentation skills beyond all recognition. • Your confidence and self esteem will soar.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	Dates: 11 & 17 April 2013
Duration	2 days, 8.45am - 5.00pm.
Number of Places	Limited to 8 People
Course Fee	€395.00 Per Person

Course Web Page:

http://www.limerickskillnet.ie/UpcomingCoursesEvents/tabid/85/ctl/View/mid/428/Event/339/Date/20130315/Start/201304110000/End/201304112359/language/en-IE/Default.aspx

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

No

Present & Express with Confidence

Network:

Biznetcork Skillnet

Location of Course	Cork International Airport Hotel
Trainer	Michelle Dineen - Ardin Career Development
Eligibility	This course is suitable for anyone who wishes to improve competency presenting and expressing thoughts and ideas with confidence. There are no learning pre-requisites.
Further Enquiries	Aoife Dunne Training Administrator t: 021 453 0141 e: aoife@corkchamber.ie
Course Content	This one day 'Present and Express with Confidence' programme takes the fear out of presentations, public speaking, meetings and one to one conversations by furnishing participants with a toolset guaranteed to improve their approach. This programme focuses on structure, content, audience, presenter competency, visual aids and practical demonstration. (Please note that this is not a PowerPoint presentation program) Objectives • Explore presenter perception • Structure presentations in a logical order • Perform audience stakeholder analysis • Develop strategies for dealing with the audience & questions • Control confidence • Visualise success • Utilise visual aids • Plan a presentation taking structure, content, audience, visual aids, presenter competency into consideration • Complete practical presentation exercise This is an interactive day, using blended learning approaches to meet the needs of all learner types. Learners are supported throughout the day, feedback is provided and individual assistance given to learners as they prepare for their practical demonstration.
Financial Support	There are limited free places available on all of our courses to jobseekers.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	Start Date: 20th June, 2013
Subjects Taught	Opening: - Welcome - Agenda - Introductions - Ground Rules - Gap Analysis Discovery: - Word Association game - Presenter perception - Picture perfect team exercise - Past experience - Presentation dissection assessment - Presentation dissection analysis & discussion Structure: - Maps and Detours - Team Exercise - structure Audience: - Choosing the right questions - Stakeholder Analysis - Non-participation / Disgruntled attendees - Dealing with questions YOU as the Presenter: - Body language, Eye contact, Voice, Pace, Tone, Pauses, Movement - Image - Humour - Controlling 'The Jitters' - Visualisation - Anecdotes & story telling Let's Do It: - Audience analysis exercise - Step by step preparation - Practical demonstration - Feedback Close: Questions and answers - Review of the day - Knowledge check - Evaluation
Duration	One Day
Number of Places	10
Course Fee	Chamber Member Rate: €130.00 Chamber Non-Member Rate: €185.00

Course Web Page:

https://www.corkchamber.ie/biznetcork-skillnet/2013/06/20/Present--Express-with-Confidence

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

No

ECDL - European Computer Driving Licence

Network:

South West Gnó Skillnet

Location of Course	Co. Kerry
Trainer	Gary M. Pheasey - Direct Training Ireland
Methods of Assessment	Proposed Methodology (Training Approach & Evaluation method): This is a highly interactive course which combines facilitator presentation with hands-on exercises and group discussions. Each person will have use of a computer and will gain hands on experience of each of the applications. The course would take 8 days – one day per week. After each module the participant will have a week to prepare for the exam which will take place at the beginning of each subsequent day. On the last day the participant will complete the last exam and any repeat exams will take place that day also.
Learning Outcomes	Aims & Training Objectives - At the end of the training session participants will be able to: · Have a fuller understanding of how to use a computer. · Know the parts of a computer · Understand the specifications of computer hardware and software. · Be able to create folder structures and organise files. · Create professional documents using a word processing applications. · Be able to generate calculated spreadsheets and graphs. · Know how to create a simple database and extract data as required. · Produce professional PowerPoint presentations. · Be able to use the internet and communicate effectively through email.
Further Enquiries	Oonagh McGregor South West Gnó Skillnet Tel: 064 6636622 Email: info@southwestgno.com
Course Content	This course is designed for anyone who wishes to gain an internationally recognised computer qualification. There are no pre-requisites fro attending this course and people of all ages and backgrounds will benefit from attending. All participants will have detailed notes and sample exams for each module. These will be supplied in pdf format on CD at the start of the course. A typical schedule would look like this: Day 1 – Module 1 course Day 2 – Module 1 exam – Module 2 course Day 3 – Module 2 exam – Module 3 course Day 4 – Module 3 exam – Module 4 course Day 5 – Module 4 exam – Module 5 course Day 6 – Module 5 exam – Module 6 course Day 7 – Module 6 exam – Module 7 course Day 8 – Module 7 exam – Repeat exams if required
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	This course is open for bookings and will eun on the following dates (Wednesdays) : 23/10/2013, 30/10/2013, 06/11/2013, 13/11/203, 20/11/2013, 27/11/2013 & 04/12/2013.
Subjects Taught	Course Outline would include: 7 modules with 7 exams Module 1 Concepts of computing – computer theory. Module 2 File Management – learning to use the computer and manage files and folders. Module 3 Word Processing – creating, editing and printing documents using Microsoft Word Module 4 Spreadsheets – use Microsoft Excel to generate worksheets and graphs. Module 5 Databases – gather, analyse and extract data using Microsoft Access. Module 6 Presentations – create meaningful, professional presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Module 7 Information & Communications – surf the web and send email using Microsoft Internet Explorer and Outlook.
Duration	This is a 7 or 8 day course. 9:00am to 5:00pm. Course will run on the following dates (Wednesdays)-23/10/2013, 30/10/2013, 06/11/2013, 13/11/2013, 20/11/2013, 27/11/2013 & 04/12/2013.
Comment	Accreditation: This is an accredited course. Each participant requires an ECDL Skills Card which is the official record of their progress. The exams will be corrected by an ECDL accredited tester – this will not be the tutor. Upon completion of all 7 modules Direct Training Ireland will submit the Skills card to ICS-Skills (the Irish awarding body for the ECDL Foundation), who will issued the certification.
Number of Places	Maximum number will be 10 participants.

Course Web Page:

http://www.southwestgno.com/viewevent.asp?id=315

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

Yes

MS Office Powerpoint 2010 - Level 2

Network:

ICOS Skillnet

Location of Course	Cork City
Trainer	Professional Training Solutions Ltd.
Download Application Form	http://www.icos.ie/skillnet/book-a-course/
Eligibility	This course is designed for professionals who will use Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010 to prepare presentations and be more productive in their work.
Further Enquiries	ICOS Skillnet Tel: 01 613 1348 E-mail: icosskillnet@icos.ie
Financial Support	Free places are available for those who are unemployed (Please enquire about eligibility criteria).
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	The course will run on 17th, 18th and 19th April 2013
Subjects Taught	Summary Content • Lesson 1: • Customizing the PowerPoint Environment • Customize the PowerPoint Interface • Set Options for Working with PowerPoint Lesson 2: • Customizing a Design Template • Set Up a Slide Master • Create Custom Slide Layouts • Add Headers and Footers • Modify the Notes Master • Modify the Handout Master Lesson 3: • Adding SmartArt Graphics to a Presentation • Insert SmartArt Graphics • Modify SmartArt Graphics Lesson 4: • Adding Special Effects to a Presentation • Add Multimedia Elements • Customize Slide Component Animations Lesson 5: • Customizing a Slide Show • Set Up a Custom Slide Show • Annotate a Presentation • Create a Presenter-Independent Slide Show • Set Up a Slide Show to Repeat Automatically Lesson 6: • Collaborating on a Presentation • Review a Presentation • Publish Slides to a Slide Library • Restrict Access to a Shared Presentation • Share a Presentation Using PowerPoint Web App Lesson 7: • Securing and Distributing a Presentation • Broadcast a Presentation • Convert a Presentation into a Video • Package a Presentation • Publish a Presentation to Other File Formats • Secure a Presentation
Duration	1-day session (9.30 - 16:30)
Number of Places	10. Places are limited and allocated on first-come first served basis.
Course Fee	On application

Course Web Page:

http://www.icos.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/MSOfficePowerpointLevel2PDF.pdf

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

No

Pitching & Presenting Ideas

Network:

Greasán na Méan Skillnet

Location of Course	An Spideal
Trainer	TBC
Further Enquiries	Tel: 091 558 400 Fax: 091 558 470 Email: info@greasannamean.ie
Course Content	The course will have an instructor from the industry guide candidates on how to pitch and present their ideas.
Duration	TBC
Number of Places	10-12
Course Fee	TBC

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

No

Free Event - Moving from Traditional to Scrum & Making Agile Testing Work

Network:

ISA Software Skillnet

Location of Course	Central Hotel, Exchequer Street, Dublin 2
Trainer	Andy Redwood has presented many times at the BCS Sigist in London during the last 15 years or so. Andy’s is a senior testing practitioner managing large global test teams within an Investment Bank. Andy also has a duty to integrate corporate test strategy, aligning with business objectives, strategic architecture, and life-cycle processes to deliver tangible benefits both onshore and offshore. Andy has lead teams that have saved over £30M in a year through removing diversity across departments and subsidiaries, inter-department process, commercial inefficiency and geographic or cultural differences, not just for testing activities, but for the greater corporate good. Andy has a personal industry profile and is a regular public speaker at international conferences. He was Chair of the UK ISEB International standards Panel in 2003/4, the UK representative to the International Board in 2003. In 2004 he founded the ISEB UK Executive Committee at the request of David Clarke, the Chief Executive of the British Computer Society. Andy was awarded the EuroSTAR Award for outstanding contribution to the Software Testing Industry in Europe, in December 2005, following a previous nomination in 2003.
Further Enquiries	Susan Kelly Tel: 086 806 7200 Email: susan@isa-skillnet.com
Course Content	Moving From Traditional To Scrum with Andy Redwood In the current financial climate it is prudent to spend some money to save more money where possible. Within testing services centres, it is common to attempt to plan, design, automate and execute your tests in the most efficient and effective way possible. At times this means taking the difficult decisions to move away from what you have done for years and change to more modern and potentially more efficient methods – such as Agile and in particular – Scrum (well nearly). In an organisation of this size, changing all your lines of business to an agile world is challenging, particularly when you happen to be number 2 in the fortune 500, but we made the decision to do it. It’s a work in progress, but here is our story to date….
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	Date: Tuesday 14th May 2013
Subjects Taught	Making Agile Testing Work with two case studies All implementations of test organizations and methods used in the industry are unique, this is so since every company, product and organization have different needs. This presentation shows two different implemetations from two companies in Sweden. - The first Case study (International travel Agency) presents the transformation from a V-model development method, with its traditional test levels to a currently well working Agile development method with test in different levels with much better results in the delivered quality. - The second Case study (Swedish newspaper) had a fully Agile approach completely without testing, the presentation will show how testing was introduced with the support of the developers and all the actions taken to keep the developers happy during the transition.
Duration	Duration: 6.00pm - 8.30pm
Comment	About Pablo Garcia Pablo Garcia Munos is a well known profile in the Swedish testing industry. He has educated over 500 testers and runs his own testing company (Redmind) in Sweden. Beside speaking at conferences he takes on assignments like Process definitions, efficiency improvements and Agile coaching. Pablo is head of international relations in SAST (Swedish Associations for Software Testers)
Course Fee	Free Event Free to Software Skillnet members - just click here to register

Course Web Page:

http://www.isa-skillnet.com/Training_Programmes/88#ss623

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

No

MS PowerPoint

Network:

Pharmachem Skillnet

Location of Course	Cork tbc
Trainer	e-bridge
Eligibility	This course is suitable for everyone who would like to be able to produce and run professional looking slide shows. No previous experience of MS PowerPoint is required, however, it is important that those attending have a good working knowledge of other Microsoft applications e.g. MS Word. We will look at the basics of slide content from text based slides through to inserting ClipArt, pictures, photos, movie clips etc. We will also look at formatting the slide show in a number of different ways including applying PowerPoint design templates. A number of alternative are available to the standard bulleted list layout – we will explore some of these options though the use of the various different diagrams that are available. Once the content is complete, we will then look at adding the finishing touches to your slide show by adding Custom Animation. Learn then how to run the slide show in the most professional way possible through the use of some simple keys. Most importantly, learn the Dos and Don’ts of PowerPoint – Do not let it take over!!!
Further Enquiries	Cora Gawke t: 087 124 5950 e: info@pharmachemskillnet.ie
Course Content	Introduction • The Do’s and Don’ts of PowerPoint • Run through Basics • PowerPoint Speed Keys Working With Slides • Text placeholders • Creating a new slide • Working with Bullet Points • Navigating the presentation • Moving & resizing placeholders / objects Formatting the Presentation • Formatting text • Working with fill colours and lines • Copying formats from one placeholder / object to another • Changing the background colour of a slide(s) • Working with the slide master • Formatting text or placeholders in slide master view • Creating a Header / Footer / Slide Numbers • Adding floating text • Applying a standard design template Logos / Clipart / Pictures • Inserting a logo on a slide • Inserting a logo on all slides • Inserting Clipart • Inserting Pictures • Editing / Cropping etc. Working with Charts • Creating Charts • Working with the datasheet • Working with the chart object • Formatting chart elements • Changing the chart type • Working with the chart toolbar • Editing a chart Charts & Diagrams • Creating an organisation chart • Creating Diagrams – Cycle, Venn, Radial etc. • Changing Layout / AutoFormat Drawing Tools • Working with drawing tools • The FreeForm tool • AutoShape tools • Grouping / ungrouping objects • Re-Order Objects • Working with WordArt Multimedia • Inserting Audio Clips • Inserting Movie Clips Adding the Finishing Touches • Working in slide sorter view • Creating notes pages Creating a Slide Show • Applying Transitions • Applying Builds • Working with custom animation • Entrance / Exit / Emphasis / Motion Paths • Recording narration and slide timings • Running the slide show • Options available when running a show • Tips & Tricks Other Presentation Output • Printing the presentation • Print options • Printing slides • Printing handouts • Printing notes pages
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	Enrolment from today Start date 29th April 2013
Duration	1 day, 9.30am - 5.00pm.
Number of Places	8
Course Fee	€80 free to job seekers

Course Web Page:

http://www.pharmachemskillnet.ie/index.cfm?page=viewEvent&id=401

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

No

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