PC Basics Skills Course for Unemployed

Pitman Training Ireland announced today that training centres across the country are offering free PC Basics Course for people who have been made redundant.
Mike Stewart of Pitman Training Dublin, said “It is crucial that we get people retrained and back into the work force. We have recognised that there are many people how may have spent years working in semi skilled positions such as factories etc that did not have any exposure to computers at work or in school. By offering this course in basic computer skills it will give encouragement to people who may feel they have little to offer or are at a loss as to where to start.”
The PC Basics Course is available to a limited number of students per month. Students are advised to contact their nearest Pitman Training Centre for details. There are fourteen Pitman Training Centres across the country.
Log on to www.Pitman-Training.ie for more details.


More Details on Course: PC Basics
Designed for:
Those who have never used a computer
Prerequisites:
None
Objectives:
To teach new users the basics of using a computer
Course Content
• Lesson One: Types of computer hardware, components of the system unit, using the mouse to open and close menus, using the mouse to open and play a game stored on the computer, different types of printers, shutting down the computer.
• Lesson Two: Loading the Microsoft Word software program, opening an existing Word document, editing and printing a Word document, loading the Microsoft Excel program, editing data in Excel, understanding the structure of a database and sorting information, what the different software applications are used for.
• Lesson Three: Understanding the principles of storing documents in files and folders, opening a document stored in a sub folder, using My Computer to organise files, creating a new folder, moving a file, copying a file, renaming a file, deleting a file, creating a new document in Word, saving a new document, the importance of backing up.
• Lesson Four: Using Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet, using a web address to locate a web site, understanding the importance of security on the Internet, using Outlook Express to compose messages, different types of connectors, how a digital camera can be used with a PC.
Benefits
• Learn the basic principles of using a computer
• The flexibility and value of a self-study course designed to enable you to work at your own pace
• A personalised workbook to use as a reference guide on completion of the course
• The opportunity to gain a widely recognised qualification, a Pitman Training Certificate
Course duration:
6 - 8 hours

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More Info on Pitman Training:
The history of Pitman Training goes back to the 19th century when Sir Isaac Pitman established Pitman Colleges providing office skills training, but then the courses were always for men! Pitman Training have come a long way since then and the first Pitman Training Centre in Ireland opened in Dublin in 1994, offering computer training courses.
By 2008 the network of training locations in Ireland had grown to 14 ensuring many more learners could gain local access to learning and qualifications recognised by employers throughout the country.
Pitman Training are considered the computer training experts in Ireland and offer the biggest range of computer courses and vocational training modules to ensure careers gets off to a flying start.
They are renowned as experts for typing training and shorthand, as well as Computerised Accounts, Book-keeping courses and Secretarial Training. This includes Legal Secretarial training courses, Medical Secretarial training courses and Exec PA for those wishing to achieve a top level qualification. At many centres students can even choose online study and distance learning options to complete thier Pitman Training Diploma.
Diploma Courses Available at Pitman Training:
Advanced Accounts Diploma
Business IT Diploma
Business IT Diploma with HR
Business IT Diploma with Marketing and PR
Business IT Diploma with Web Design
ECDL Studies Diploma
Executive PA Diploma
Executive Plus Diploma
Fast-Track Microsoft Skills Diploma
Foundation in Finance Diploma
Introduction to Office Skills Diploma
Legal Secretarial Diploma
Medical Secretarial Diploma
Microsoft Office Plus Diploma
Receptionist Diploma
Secretarial Diploma
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Access 2000 Proficient
Access 2003 Proficient
Audio Transcription Level 1
Audio Transcription Level 2
Basic Book-keeping
Business Document Production
Communication at Work
Create, Manage and Integrate Files
Dreamweaver 4.0 Advanced
Dreamweaver 4.0 Introduction
Dreamweaver v8
ECDL: v4 CD-ROM Learner Pack
Effective Business Communication
Excel 2000 Expert
Excel 2000 Proficient