Office Skills Training

INTRODUCTION

This course is meant for absolute beginners. It is meant for students who have little or no prior experience with computers. The purpose of this course is to empower learners with the knowledge and skills needed to use computers effectively in life, college, work and beyond.

Students will learn what computers can do for them and how to use the Internet for communication.

Emphasis will be placed on using software packages for emails, word processing, spread sheets, and presentation as well as using the Internet.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is meant for absolute beginners. It is meant for students who have little or no prior experience with computers. The purpose of this course is to empower learners with the knowledge and skills needed to use computers effectively in life, college, work and beyond.

PEEREQUISITES

This training is designed for participants who are reasonably proficient in English and have an understanding of basic ICT concepts.

Duration

5 Days

Course Objectives

• Students will learn what computers can do for them and how to use the Internet for communication.
• Emphasis will be placed on using software packages for emails, word processing, spread sheets, and presentation as well as using the Internet.

Course Content

Internet

Introduction to computers and the internet

MS Word

• Quick start
• Introduction to MS Word basics
• Organizing content using tables and charts 
• Customizing formats using styles and themes
• Inserting content using quick parts
• Using templates to automate document formatting
• Controlling the flow of a document
• Simplifying and managing long documents
• Using mail merge to create letters, envelopes, and labels 
• Table of content

Intermediate & Advanced MS Excel

• Introduction to MS Excel basics
• Entering, selecting & editing data
• Formatting cells, rows, columns & sheets
• Creating formulas and functions
• Charts, graphs and data sort
• Printing Excel documents
• Naming cell ranges
• Linking sheets and files
• Conditional functions
• Basic lookup functions
• Essential list management

MS Power Point

• Quick start
• Slides & layouts
• Text & tables
• Pictures & graphics
• Present slideshows
• Animation, video & audio
• Share & co-author
• Use 3D models
• PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts
• PowerPoint templates
• Office templates

Email

• Begin and end emails professionally
• CC, BCC, Reply, Reply All, forward
• Understand the fundamentals of grammar, formatting and punctuation to improve readability
• Write better emails faster
• Tactics to manage email volume
• Write clear and well-structured professional emails
• Save time through communicating appropriately from the outset
• Avoid frustrating others with email overload

TAILOR- MADE

This training can also be customized for your institution upon request to a minimum of 4 participants. You can have it delivered in our Livecode Technologies  Training Centre or at a convenient location.

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REQUIREMENTS

Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. Applicants must live up to Livecode Technologies  admission criteria.

METHODOLOGY

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Services (IRES) certificate.

TRAINING VENUE

The training is residential and will be held at livecodeTraining Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

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PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before C.O.B th  May 8th 2019.

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CANCELLATION POLICY

Payment for the all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

1. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.
2. No refunds will be made 14 days or less to the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training at a later date, or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met

Please Note: The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.