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Computer Courses

European Computer Driving Licence | Word | Excel | Access | Powerpoint | Internet & e-mail | Beginner's basic course | Web site construction | Linux Training, Information and Services | Special Courses, one to one training and bespoke training also available.

One of Powys Training's computer training suites.All IT courses conducted in Powys Training IT suites are small groups - no more than eight learners per group - to ensure high quality tuition.

To book on or enquire about any Powys Training IT course you can phone free of charge on: 0800 3280881 or contact our Business Development Manager by email.

All prices shown are for group courses at a Powys Training centre. One to one, one to two or training on the clients own premises - Price On Application.

Discounts may be available for large groups or block bookings, please contact the Powys Training Centre concerned.

The Microsoft Office Suite

Word - course content

Module 1 - full day

Requirements: Able to use a mouse and have a basic working knowledge of the keyboard and Windows.

Module 2 - full day

Requirements: Some experience necessary (it is preferable to have taken Word Module 1).

Module 3 - full day

Requirements: Experienced user (it is preferable to have taken Word Module 1)

Module 4 - half day

Requirements: Some experience necessary (it is preferable to have taken Word Module 1).

Excel - course content

Module 1 - full day

Requirements: Able to use a mouse and have a basic working knowledge of Spreadsheets.

Module 2 - full day

Requirements: Some experience necessary (it is preferable to have taken Excel Module 1).

Module 3 - full day

Requirements: Experienced user (it is preferable to have taken Excel Modules 1 & 2).

Access - course content

Module 1 - full day

Requirements: Able to use a mouse and have a basic working knowledge of Microsoft programs.

Module 2 - full day

Requirements: Refer to Module 1 - If you have knowledge of those areas then Module 2 may be appropriate (however it is preferable to have taken Access Module 1).

PowerPoint - course content

Module 1 - Full day

Requirements - basic keyboard skills and a working knowledge of windows

Internet & e-Mail - course content

Module 1 -full day

Internet or e-Mail separate half day courses £45

Requirements: basic keyboard and mouse skills + a working knowledge of Windows.

Section One Internet

Section Two E-Mail

One day beginner's basic course Full day - course content

Web site design and construction - Full day

Requirements: basic keyboard and mouse skills + a working knowledge of Windows.

Special Courses, one to one training and bespoke training also available

File Management - half day

This course is designed specifically to give the user a thorough knowledge of file management, how to sort your records effectively, where to, and where not to, save your work and how to automate filing systems.

Document Presentation - full day

Using Word and Excel to produce documents. Including the linking of Excel charts and worksheets into a report in Word, inserting clip-art and images, outlining and laying out the report in a professional manner

Custom Courses

Powys Training can provide courses customised to suit your needs in all of the above programmes and several others besides. For details contact your nearest Powys Training Centre.

European Computer Driving License (ECDL)

The European Computer Driving Licence is the Europe-wide qualification which enables people to demonstrate their competence in computer skills. Its aims are:

How does it work?

The ECDL syllabus is designed to cover the key concepts of computing, its practical applications and their use in the workplace and society in general. It is broken down into seven modules, each of which must be passed before the European Computer Driving Licence certificate is awarded. European Computer Driving Licence is open to anyone - regardless of age, education, experience or background.

The Modules are:

Module 1: Security for IT Users
Module 2: IT User Fundamentals
Module 3: Using e-mail and the Internet
Module 4: Word Processing
Module 5: Spreadsheet Software
Module 6: Database Software
Module 7: Spreadsheet Software

Candidates will complete online tests for all seven modules. On achievement of all modules and ECDL certificate will be generated.

Users may if they wish just walk in off the street and take the tests. More likely they will opt for courses based on the ECDL syllabus.

What are the benefits?

For the individual?

ECDL is designed to help people at work and at home. It will confirm to potential employers that the person has a professionally recognised, relevant and up-to-date qualification and it will assist in raising familiarity with the technology and its uses.

For the employer?

ECDL helps provide proof of competency in the computer skills of potential employees. Similarly, a company looking to train up its work force will want to ensure that the money they spend on courses is going to be well spent. The proliferation of different courses making varying claims, often without any objective evidence makes a daunting choice for employers and individuals alike.

How are people tested?

Testing can be carried out at any audited testing centre.

Why is ECDL so effective?

ECDL is not like any other qualification - although it utilises the positive aspects of the best. It is set to become the most widely recognised qualification in the field of work-related computer use, partly because it is targeted at the full spectrum of the population, and partly because of the support and monitoring of the organisations behind it

The Syllabus

The syllabus is designed by a panel of European experts. It will be regularly updated to ensure its relevance to the working world and the advances in technologies and practices.

Accreditation

Accreditation of testing centres is strictly controlled. Regular, rigorous audits of the centres will be carried out to ensure compliance with the syllabus and the appropriateness of the testing regimes. Whichever centre the individual uses to take their tests, standards and conformance will be guaranteed.

Conformance

Conformance with NVQs - ECDL has been designed to provide conformance with existing qualifications, including NVQs and other established keyboard tests.

The organisations behind ECDL represent the full spectrum of industry and academia. Moreover, it is fully supported by the European Union, thereby ensuring standards and levels of quality throughout Europe. The implementation of European Computer Driving Licence in the UK is being managed by the British Computer Society.

Powys Training are a registered centre for the delivery of the new European Computer Driving Licence qualification. for more information contact your nearest Powys Training Centre.

Linux Training, Information and Services

Linux is a Unix type Operating System with graphical interface similar to Windows or Mac OS.

In the last five years Linux has grown from a niche system, used mainly by computer boffins and enthusiasts, to a viable commercial computing environment, both on the server and, more recently, on the desktop. In fact, more than 80% of Web servers and 60% of production servers use some form of Linux as their operating system.

There are many applications available for the Linux platform, including Office type programmes and most other business tools. The Office tools on Linux are highly compatible with Microsoft Office tools with programmes like OpenOffice.org able to save and read Microsoft Office formats.

The biggest advantage of Linux and Linux based programmes, whether on the server or the desktop, is that they are released under the Gnu Public Licence (GPL) a system which means that the majority of these programmes are free or only incur a single payment (no multi-user licence fees).

To find out more about Linux and what it can do for your business contact Powys Training's Llandrindod Centre or ring Free-Phone: 0800 3280881

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