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These free online courses in computer skills will teach you all about how to use computers effectively for work or otherwise. Computers are now a common sight in the workplace, making computer skills very attractive to employers. These courses cover everything you need to get comfortable with computers, including vital skills such as typing, file management, word processing, and much more....…Read More
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Introduction to Microsoft Word 2019/365
- Identify the various elements on the Word 2019 screen
- Describe the different types of views on Word 2019
- Analyze the components of the backstage view ... Read More

Diploma in Computer Networking
- Explain how hubs, switches and routers function
- Describe how ethernet works
- Outline the structure and function of IP addresses
- List the seven layers of the OSI model Read More

MS Outlook 2013 Basic
- Categorize your email messages in Microsoft Outlook
- Describe how to create contacts in Outlook
- Arrange your appointments in the calendar
- Analyze and customize the Microsoft Outlook i... Read More

Computer Maintenance and PC Building
- Explain the key principles of effective computer mainten...
- Identify the critical components of a PC and their funct...
- Assess the importance of regular software upd... Read More

Global Digital Literacy
- Define ‘digital literacy’
- Recognize the DigComp Digital literacy framework
- List the components within digital literacy
- Identify examples of digital literacy Read More

Windows 10 2020
- Recognize how to get started using Windows 10
- Discuss how user accounts work and how to set them up in...
- Recognize how to usethe Search Box and Cortana
- Identify how to adjust your notifications in ... Read More

Diploma in MS PowerPoint 2013 Basic
- Explain how to import tables and charts from other Offic...
- Arrange paragraphs on PowerPoint to a proper format
- Describe how add graphical elements to your p... Read More

Microsoft Word 2013 Basic
- Explain how to edit a document
- Outline text and paragraph formatting
- Evaluate your document for proofing
- Manage lists in Word. Read More

Diploma in Databases and T-SQL
- Describe a database and give an example of real life use...
- List common database terms and explain their part in a d...
- Explain three forms of normalization and referential int...
- Describe different data types Read More

Diploma in MS Outlook 2013 Advanced
- Explain how to change message settings
- Describe folder, calendar, and contact access
- Analyze outlook items and data files Read More

Microsoft Excel Formulas and Functions
- Discuss Excel and error messages in Excel
- Analyse how to use ‘trim’ and ‘truncate’ functions
- List examples and uses of spreadsheet applica... Read More

Databases - DML Statements and SQL Server Administration
- Explain how to use the SELECT statement to retrieve data...
- Discuss modifying your database using INSERT, UPDATE AN...
- Descibe how to use the aggregate functions wi... Read More

IT Skills For Business
- Describe the use of IT tools in a business
- Identify the documentation requirements for your busines...
- Outline the use of Microsoft Word tools to create and or...
- List commonly used keyboard shortcuts Read More

Microsoft Office Access 2013 Advanced
- Describe how to use advanced database management.
- Explain how to implement advanced form design.
- Summarize how to manage switchboards. Read More

Microsoft Word 2010
- Outline the new layout and interfaces of Word 2010
- Explain the program’s formatting features
- Explain how to use Word's basic functions
- State how to use the navigation panel to mana... Read More

Beginners Guide to Microsoft Word
- Explain the process of managing documents in Microsoft W...
- Recognise the opportunities and benefits of MS Word's me...
- Explain how to use Microsoft Word’s interface Read More
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