IT courses available in libraries
By Deepak Shrivastava On January 31st, 2009Introduction to Computers
This session is suitable for people who have no knowledge of how to use a computAer.It covers using a mouse and keyboard, Windows and how to open and close programs.
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Introduction to the Internet
This session is suitable for people who have either attended an Introduction to Computers course, or those who can already use a keyboard and mouse.
It covers  what is available via the Internet and the basic features of Internet Explorer.  You will learn how to open a website if you know the address, and how to use a search engine to search for information when you do not know where to start.
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Introduction to Shopping on line
This session is suitable for people who have either attended an Introduction to Computers course, or those who can already use a keyboard and mouse. Preferably you should already be familiar with getting around on the Internet. It is aimed at people who are not sure and want advice about the safety of online purchasing.
The training covers how online shopping works, how you can take steps to ensure your transactions are safe, and looks at some examples of shopping on line plus some suggestions to get you started (but you won’t actually be buying anything during the session.)
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Introduction to Word
This session is suitable for people who have either attended an Introduction to Computers course, or those who can already use a keyboard and mouse.It covers the basics of opening Microsoft Word, creating and saving a document. Students will also learn how to change the appearance of text  using the features on the formatting toolbar.
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Further Word
This session is suitable for people who have either attended an Introduction to Computers course, or those who can already use a keyboard and mouse. Also a little knowledge of Word is assumed. It covers some ways to improve the appearance and layout of text, using columns and tables, and also how to incorporate clipart, shapes and drawings, or your own photographs.
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Mailmerge
This session is suitable for people who are already using Word who want to learn how create mailing lists and labels. Experience of Excel or Access is an advantage and students should have knowledge of using tables.
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Introduction to Excel
This session is suitable for people who have either attended an Introduction to Computers course, or those who can already use a keyboard and mouse. It covers how spreadsheets are organised and how to enter text and numbers and work with simple calculations. Students will create and edit simple spreadsheet examples.
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Further Excel
This would be a suitable training session for somebody who has used Excel a little and wants to know more. Â It will go into more detail on useful formulas, setting up worksheets for printing, and also how to create and work with charts.
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Introduction to Photoshop Elements
This session is suitable for people who have either attended an Introduction to Computers course, or those who can already use a keyboard and mouse. Â It is aimed at those who have a digital camera but are not sure what to do with their digital pictures. It covers how to organise your pictures, using tags and collections, and some simple ways to improve them by cropping or editing them.
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