Using Microsoft WordThis Five weeks basic computer course will give you an introduction to using a computer. If you are thinking about buying a computer or have got one but don’t feel that you are confident to use it, then this one-to-one computer course will get you started.During this course you will confidently be producing documents such as letters, saving your work, finding it again and printing your documents. You will have your own personal volunteer tutor, so this course is suitable for the complete beginner.Course syllabus includes the following topics:Correct positioning at the computerHow to turn the computer onMouse controlOpening a new documentRecalling a saved documentTyping (you don’t have to type with all fingers)CorrectingHighlightingChanging font, size and styleCopy, cut and pasteUsing the spell checkerPrintingSaving to the hard driveTurning off the computer
AN INTRODUCTION TO EMAIL AND THE INTERNET
Course syllabus includes the following topics:
Using Outlook Express and Internet Explorer
This course is aimed at giving you an introduction to sending emails and using the World Wide Web. It is advisable that you have previous computer experience so you are familiar with using a computer.
Course syllabus includes the following topics:
Sending and receiving e-mails
Sending e-mail attachments
Printing emails
Creating an e-mail account
Using the World Wide Web
Looking at different website
Using search techniques to find information
Printing information
Learning how to shop from home
The course content can be flexible and you will not necessarily cover all topics in detail.
Course duration: Two weeks, one hour per session
MAKE YOUR OWN GREETINGS CARDS – Using Microsoft Publisher
Course syllabus includes the following topics:
On this course you will learn how to create personalised greetings cards, which can be specially made for the important people in your life.
You will use the templates within the Publisher package, to create your own design, inserting pictures or your own photographs.
Subjects to be covered include:-
Setting up the document
Inserting text and pictures on the first page
Saving
Printing the front page
Composing inner page and printing
Scanning in personal photo/pictures
Opening the card template in Word or Publisher
Moving through the pages
Grouping/ungrouping
You should be experienced in Word and have Word or Publisher on your home computer.
Duration of the course: Three weeks, one hour per session
AN INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT PUBLISHER
-including greetings cards
This is a BASIC course, aimed at people who wish to learn how to use Microsoft Publisher.
Depending on time and personal preference the course will include many of the follow:
Using pre-set templates to make calendars and brochures
Trying WordArt and AutoShapes
Using Publisher to make personal, professional-looking greetings cards
Using Watermarks
Making posters
Scanning personal photographs into a calendar or greetings card
Grouping/ungrouping text or pictures
Making borders around text, pictures and pages
Using text boxes
Rotate, copy, flip pictures
Inserting and moving pictures around the page
Bringing text/pictures to the front or sending to the back
Using non-printing rulers
Print preview
Inserting more pages
Using Master pages
CREATE YOUR OWN ADDRESS LABELS
– using Microsoft WordOn this course you will learn how to produce and save a list of names and addresses in Word to create your own address labels. These can then be recalled at a later date and altered or deleted as required.The labels can be plain, fancy or themed – let your imagination run riot. Save time by using labels for all your Christmas cards, holiday postcards or letters to friends and family.Subjects to be covered include:Setting up labels in a Word documentFinding the correct labelTyping in the names and addressesSaving the label as a Word documentPrintingRecalling and altering/inserting new addressesChanging font colour and styleInserting picturesLabel size options and where to purchase labelsYou should have experience of Word and have Word installed on your home computer.
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Learndirect learning is designed with you in mind.The courses are computer-based, but don't let that bother you!
You can learn at home, at work or anywhere you can access the Internet.
Learning with Learndirect
Whether you're young or old, a complete beginner or just wanting to
top up your skills Learndirect has something for you.
See what you can achieve with Learndirect
Learndirect learning is designed with you in mind.The courses are computer-based, but don't let that bother you!
You can learn at home, at work or anywhere you can access the Internet.
Learning with Learndirect
Whether you're young or old, a complete beginner or just wanting to
top up your skills Learndirect has something for you.
