Wordprocessing

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

Microsoft Word - Level 2

Network: 
Design Print & Packaging Skillnet
Location of Course Dublin City Centre
Trainer New Horizons
Learning Outcomes At Course Completion
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: – manage lists. – customise tables and charts. – customise the formatting of a document using styles and themes. – modify pictures in a document. – create customised graphic elements. – insert content using Quick Parts. – control text flow. – use templates to automate document creation. – use the mail merge function. – use macros to automate common tasks.
Eligibility Overview
In this course, students will create complex documents and build personalised efficiency tools using Microsoft Office Word 2010.

Who Should Attend
This course is designed for students who are able to create and modify standard business documents in Microsoft Word 2010, but need to know how to create or modify complex business documents and customised Word efficiency tools. It also aims to assist students preparing for the Microsoft Office Specialist exams for Microsoft Word 2010.
Further Enquiries Maureen
m: 087 908 9012
e: maureen@dppskillnet.ie
Careers or Further Progression At Course Completion
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
– manage lists.
– customise tables and charts.
– customise the formatting of a document using styles and themes.
– modify pictures in a document.
– create customised graphic elements.
– insert content using Quick Parts.
– control text flow.
– use templates to automate document creation.
– use the mail merge function.
– use macros to automate common tasks.
Course Content Overview
In this course, students will create complex documents and build personalised efficiency tools using Microsoft Office Word 2010.

Who Should Attend
This course is designed for students who are able to create and modify standard business documents in Microsoft Word 2010, but need to know how to create or modify complex business documents and customised Word efficiency tools. It also aims to assist students preparing for the Microsoft Office Specialist exams for Microsoft Word 2010.

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment July 11, 2013
Subjects Taught Lesson 1: Working with Tables and Charts
• Sort Table Data
• Control Cell Layout
• Perform Calculations in a Table
• Create a Chart

Lesson 2: Customising Formats Using Styles and Themes
• Create and Modify Text Styles
• Create Custom List or Table Styles
• Apply Document Themes

Lesson 3: Using Images in a Document
• Resize an Image
• Adjust Image Appearance
• Integrate Pictures and Text
• Insert and Format Screen shots

Lesson 4: Creating Custom Graphic Elements
• Create Text Boxes and Pull Quotes
• Draw Shapes
• Add WordArt and Other Text Effects
• Create Complex Illustrations with SmartArt

Lesson 5: Inserting Content Using Quick Parts
• Insert Building Blocks
• Create and Modify Building Blocks
• Insert Fields Using Quick Parts

Lesson 6: Controlling Text Flow
• Control Paragraph Flow
• Insert Section Breaks
• Insert Columns
• Link Text Boxes to Control Text Flow

Lesson 7: Using Templates
• Create a Document Using a Template
• Create a Template

Lesson 8: Using Mail Merge
• The Mail Merge Features
• Merge Envelopes and Labels
• Create a Data Source Using Word

Lesson 9: Using Macros
• Automate Tasks Using Macros
• Create a Macro

Duration One Day
Number of Places 12
Course Fee Member €150
Non-members €195
Course Web Page: 
http://dppskillnet.ie/index.php/event/word-level-2/
Available to Job Seekers: 
No
Certified: 
No

Word - Introduction

Network: 
Pharmachem Skillnet
Location of Course TBC.
Trainer e-bridge
Eligibility This course is suitable for anyone new to Microsoft Word and also for those who may currently use Word from time to time but have a limited working knowledge of the application.

Over one day, we will cover common everyday tasks utilising speed keys saving a huge amount of time; also we will troubleshoot problem areas such as working with tabulated lists (Tabs) and also setting paragraph Indents in the easiest way possible.

At the end of this course users will be able to use the everyday features of MS Word using the fastest methods available – mouse and speed keys. It will illustrate to even experienced users of MS Word that there are many quicker methods of performing everyday tasks.

Further Enquiries Cora Gawke
t: 087 124 5950
e: info@pharmachemskillnet.ie
Course Content Word Basics
 Introduction
 Layout of the Word Window
 Creating a Document
 Normal / Page Layout View
 Saving a Document
 Closing a Document
 Opening a Document
 Preview & Print a Document

Editing the Document
 Moving around the document
 Deleting and Inserting text
 Selecting text

Font (Text) Formatting
 Applying text effects
 Removing text effects
 The Format Painter
 Changing Font Defaults

Paragraph Formatting
 Paragraph Alignment
 Line Spacing
 Paragraph Spacing
 Automatic Bullet and Numbered Lists

Indents
 What are Indents?
 Setting Indents
 Removing Indents

Tabs
 What are Tabs?
 Setting Tab Stops
 Removing Tab Stops
 Modifying existing Tab Stops
 Setting Tabs with a Leader Character

Moving and Copying Text

 Using Drag and Drop Text
 How to disable Drag & Drop
 Using Cut, Copy, Paste
 Moving and Copying text between documents

Document Control
 Page Breaks
 Changing Margins
 Changing the Page Setup
 Section Breaks
 Different Page Settings in the same document

Automatic Features
 AutoCorrect
 AutoText
 Automatic Features that can be turned off

Proofing your Document
 Spelling and Grammar Check
 Find and Replace
 Summary of Speed Keys

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Enrolment from today, the course date to be confirmed, please contact info@pharmachemskillnet.ie for more information.
Duration 1 day
Number of Places 8
Course Fee €80. Job Seekers are Free
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Farmers & Computers

Network: 
Rural Enterprise Skillnet
Location of Course Various dependent on demand , but usually Donegal region
Trainer Various
Learning Outcomes Using the computer in the farm business
Eligibility Over 18
Further Enquiries Gerry Gallagher
Network Manager
Mob: 087 685 8550
Tel: 071 985 8252
Fax: 071 985 8252
E-mail: reskillnet@medpartnership.com
Entry Requirements Interest in Agriculture
Course Content Income / Expenditure recording on the computer, Beginners guide to internet. E-mail, farmer friendly
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment 2013 - January, February, March and September, October
Subjects Taught IT skills, internet and e-mail
Duration Usually evening courses
Course Fee €40.00 - €50.00 per person approx
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
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