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Absolute beginner? Take your first steps in IT here

First Steps in IT


First Steps In IT is a 12-hour course for absolute beginners with computers. Switch a computer on and off safely, and learn how to use a mouse and keyboard. Learn how to use Windows to find your way around a computer and use Internet Explorer to find your way round the Internet. Create and print documents, and send and receive emails.

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Now you've started, learn more with next steps in IT

Next Steps in IT


OCR Entry Level Certificate for IT Users

Next Steps In IT has been designed as a follow-on course from First Steps In IT and as a refresher course for people who need to go back to the basics of using a PC. Build up your IT skills and your confidence with computers. Learn more about creating documents and posters using your computer. Use your computer and the Internet to find the information you need, and learn more about email. A 45-hour course leading to the nationally recognised OCR Entry Level Certificate for IT Users.

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Now you've learned the basics, you're ready to make the most of the Internet

Make the Most of the Internet


Learn how to use the internet securely and safely. Shop online, bank online, book travel online and use health and public services online. Learn about using forms, chat rooms, blogging, and social networking. Create your own secure web space where you and invited friends can socialise and exchange photos and music. Learn how to upload files to the internet, download files from the internet and organise files and folders on your own computer. A 20-hour course for would-be surfers.

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Maybe you'd like to develop your desktop publishing skills...

First Steps in Desktop Publishing


Learn how to use the basic features of Microsoft Publisher to produce desktop publications such as newsletters, menus, leaflets, calendars and cards.

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Next Steps in Desktop Publishing


Next Steps With Desktop Publishing has been designed as a follow-on course from First Steps With Desktop Publishing. You will learn about the more advanced features of Microsoft Publisher to create your desktop publications.

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... or become a level 1 IT user with New CLAIT

New CLAIT


OCR Level 1 Certificate for IT Users


Learn the basics of file management, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation graphics - ideal if you wish to gain office administrator skills or if you just want to get more out of your PC. A 60-hour course leading to the UK's benchmark level 1 qualification for IT users - the OCR Level 1 Certificate for IT Users.....

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Consolidate your level 1 IT user skills and prepare for level 2 with ECDL Essentials

ECDL Essentials - Part 1 of the European Computer Driving Licence


Part 1 of the ECDL Qualification & BCS Level 1 Certificate for IT Users

ECDL Essentials is a course to complement our CLAIT courses. Consolidate your IT skills and get more out of your PC. ECDL Essentials will extend your knowledge of file management, electronic communication -Internet and Email - and security issues for IT users.
A 36-hour course leading to Part 1 of the internationally recognised ECDL plus the BCS Level 1 Award for IT Users.

Candidates wishing to gain the full ECDL qualification will need to successfully complete ECDL Essentials and ECDL Extra....

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Become a level 2 IT user with ECDL Extra and a level 2 ITQ

ECDL Extra and ITQ - Part 2 of the European Computer Driving Licence


Part 2 of the ECDL Qualification & BCS Level 2 Certificate for IT Users

ECDL Extra has units in word processing, spreadsheets and presentation graphics at level 2 plus a new unit designed to help you improve productivity using IT. ECDL Extra is an 84-hour course leading to a full level 2 ITQ and Part 2 of the internationally recognised ECDL.

Candidates who successfully complete ECDL Essentials and ECDL Extra will gain the full ECDL qualification.

ECDL Extra is free for candidates without a full level 2 qualification.....

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Prepare to become a level 3 IT user with our short introduction to advanced applications courses

Computers - Introduction to Advanced Presentations


This short two week course has been designed to give you a taste of working with advanced features of presentations. The course will include an assessment of your existing presentation graphics skills.

Computers - Introduction to Advanced Databases


This short two week course has been designed to give you a taste of working with advanced features of databases. The course will include an assessment of your existing database skills.

Become a level 3 IT user with ECDL Advanced

European Computer Driving Licence - Advanced Presentations


Become an advanced PowerPoint user with this 40-hour course leading to the Advanced European Computer Driving Licence. Candidates will have completed the Introduction to Advanced Presentations.

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European Computer Driving Licence - Advanced Databases


Become an advanced database user with this 40-hour course leading to the Advanced European Computer Driving Licence. Candidates will have completed the Introduction to Advanced Databases.

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