Certificate in Microsoft Office

This qualification is a full City and Guilds Certificate (ITQ: Level 1). It is classroom based training using official Microsoft courses, led by Microsoft Certified Trainers and is completely free

Who is it for?
This qualification is for those who are not experienced PC users and want to learn how to use MS Office and the Internet. You must be in employment in Lancashire and your employer will be required to sign documents confirming this. You must not be receiving funding for any other training

The course includes the following subjects:
Understanding how to make the best use of computers
Sending and receiving emails
Using the internet
Creating and modifying documents in MS Excel
Creating presentations in MS PowerPoint

What does it cost?
The training is free. It is funded by the Learning and Skills Council. All that you have to contribute is your time - approximately 6 days classroom training plus personal study time for the assessments

Do I have to pass exams?
Yes and No! You have to provide evidence that you have learned the requisite skill. This can be achieved in several ways but the simplest way is with a short test. We will give you all the support and practice you need

What do I get at the end?
Those who successfully complete the programme receive a City & Guilds certificate in ITQ at Level 1 - the equivalent of two GCSEs

ITQ Course Outline
Day 1: Introduction to PCs
The Workstation
Using MS Windows
Creating and using folders
Using MS Office applications
Connecting to the Internet
Using the Internet safely
Assessment: Using IT productively

Day 2: Using the Internet
Connecting to the Internet
Using a browser
Search engines
Downloading information
Communicating on the Internet
Using the Internet safely
Assessment: Using the Internet

Day 3: MS Outlook
Managing Emails
Signatures
Delivery options
Archiving
Out of Office
Junk Mail
Using the Outlook Calendar
Meetings
Distribution lists
Assessment: Using emails

Day 4: MS PowerPoint
Working with slides and text, layouts, text boxes, fonts, colours, alignment
Working with objects, pictures, creating objects, grouping, ordering, auto shapes
Working with presentations, rearranging slides, backgrounds, saving, slide show, printing
Assessment: Creating slides, creating objects, inserting pictures, inserting text, printing

Day 5/6: MS Excel
Working with data, auto fill, formulae
Formatting cells, working with rows and columns, tables
Sorting and summarising, filtering
Creating and modifying charts
Assessment: Modifying spreadsheets and creating charts

Dates:
The 6-day courses begin in March 2010 - dates will be advised when booking

How do I apply?
For further information please complete the enquiry form below or contact Linda Jamieson on 01254 356443 or email l.jamieson@chamberelancs.co.uk