Home and Office IT

If you want to brush up your existing IT skills or learn some new ones - even if you're an absolute computer novice - these are the courses for you. You can learn about office skills and applications, email and the Internet and much more.

By enrolling on a range of computer courses, learners will develop a broad knowledge of computers, applications and their practical uses. These IT courses can also lead to internationally recognised qualifications such as The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), New CLAIT (Computer Literacy and Information Technology) and CLAIT Plus.

 

Hargreaves Training Services is accredited to deliver the ECDL qualification.

The following information is about some of our more popular courses:

Surf.direct
If computers and the Internet are a mystery to you and you keep your distance, this is the perfect pain-free introduction. Not only does it take you through the basics, it's also been designed to show you that computers can be fun as well.

Introducing Computers
Would you like to know how to use a computer? This course will introduce you to what computers are about and how to use them. It consists of two modules: Concepts of IT will give you a good basic understanding of computers and Using Your Computer will teach you some of the basics about how to use and look after your computer equipment and files.

 

Word Processing
These days, with the typing pool a distant memory, more and more people have to create their own written work directly on their PC. It's vital that you have the skills and confidence to use word processing software competently if you are to produce professional-looking business documents.  This course gives you plenty of hands-on practice as you develop your word processing knowledge and confidence.


Spreadsheets
Want to keep track of your household budget or plan a holiday? Need to get to the bottom of sales figures at work? This course let you get to grips with a whole range of jobs like this quickly and easily.


Databases
Most organisations need to manage large amounts of information - whether it's to let customers know about new products or special offers, keep staff records up-to-date or monitor and control stock levels. This course gives you the skills you need to use database software to store, organise and retrieve information quickly and efficiently.

 

Presentations
If you ever need to make a presentation at work - whether it's to launch a new product to your customers or to explain a new way of working to your team - you'll know how important it is to deliver a really polished performance. This course shows you how to use tools to create an exciting and professional presentation.

 

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