Computers and Information Technology

Computer Basics

Basic computer knowledge is required in many jobs throughout today's workforce.  This course aims to provide foundation skills in Information Technology.

Tutor: Lillian Smith

Duration: 6 Wednesdays

Cost: $495

Code: GBX202A122

Location: Burleigh Heads

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MS Office 2010 - Introduction

Keep up to date in your work environment by familiarising yourself with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Publisher and PowerPoint of Office 2010.  Basic computer & file management skills are required

Tutor: Lillian Smith

Duration: 5 fridays

Cost: $225

Code: GXB228A122

Location: Burleigh Heads

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Spreadsheet for Beginners

Learn how to create your own spreadsheets and charts.  Do simple calculations & formatting.  Find out how Excel can help with budgeting, tax returns, compound interest calculations etc.  Learn the new interface of Excel 2010.  Basic computer & file management skills are required.

Tutor: Lillian Smith

Duration: 1 Day

Cost: $105

Code: GXB211A122

Location: Burleigh Heads

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Spreadsheets - Beyond the Basics

This day is for those with a working understanding of Excel.  Participants need to have done the Beginners course first or have a good working knowledge of Spreadsheets already.  Using MS Excel 2010, extend your knowledge by learning some of the more advanced features.  Learn more about formulas & functions.  Basic computer & file management skills are required.

Tutor: Lillian Smith

Duration: 1 Day

Cost: $105

Code: GXB212A122

Location: Burleigh Heads

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Word - Beyond the Basics

When you know the basics of word processing, you can continue on.  Using MS Word 2010, learn more advanced features such as listing items with numbering, bulleting, tabs, columns & tables.  Learn to use the drawing tools to create your own logo in your letterhead or as watermarks.  Create your own templates for memos & calendars.  Create macros to automate all repetitive tasks and use the new Mail Merge tab.  Basic computer & file management skills are required.

Tutor: Lillian Smith

Duration: 1 Day

Cost: $105

Code: GXB210A122

Location: Burleigh Heads

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PowerPoint

Powerpoint is the professional communicators' premiere tool of choice. Using PowerPoint from MS Office 2010, learn the basics, then rapidly go beyond to combining text, graphics, sound, videos and other media into a full multimedia presentation for the big screen or for CD mass production. The course is a must for trainers, managers, preachers, communicators, sales staff, marketing specialists or anyone with a message for audiences.  Basic computer & file management skills are required.

Tutor: Lillian Smith

Duration: 1 Day

Cost: $105

Code: GXB215A122

Location: Burleigh Heads

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Cloud Computing

Stay up to date with the latest technology and learning about cloud computing and how it will affect the office of the future.  Discover the benefits and also learn how to use it and how data security can be maintained.

Tutor: Lillian Smith

Duration: 1 Day

Cost: $105

Code: GXB217A122

Location: Burleigh Heads

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Adobe Graphic Design Programs

This comprehensive course will show you how to use the Adobe CS5 Suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator & Indesign) to create a magazine.  The course is best suited to people wishing to enter the graphic design field of work. The aim is to have a completed project by the end of the course.  Participants must have basic computer & file management skills.

Tutor: TBA

Duration: 5 fridays

Cost: $299

Code: GXB219A122

Location: Burleigh Heads

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Photoshop

Using Photoshop from the Adobe CS5 Suite, learn how to use the most powerful application available to create and modify digital imagery.  Areas covered include: resizing, cropping, layering, masking and colour correction.  More advanced skills include: texture effects, bevelling and a wide range of composite and special effects.  You need to already have basic computer and file management skills.

Tutor: TBA

Duration: 4 Fridays

Cost: $199

Code: GXB222A122

Location: Burleigh Heads

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