First Steps in IT

Course Status

Bespoke Courses on enquiry

What will I learn?

This one day course is for those new to computers. In a small group you will be introduced to three of the popular Microsoft Office packages used in the workplace (Word, Outlook and Excel). The aim of the course is to encourage confidence in the use of a computer in the workplace.

Topics covered will include:

• Word, Excel and email
• Create a new document, spreadsheet and email
• Explore the Ribbons
• Add text
• Format text
• Send, receive, forward and reply to emails
• Insert pictures into word
• Add simple formulae to a spreadsheet
• Create a simple chart
• Discuss how to print
• Save and close documents
  

  Where will it lead me?

  Learners may progress to our other introductory/intermediate courses, particularly in Word and Excel.

  Entry Requirements

  No previous experience is required, but it would be beneficial if the delegates have a working knowledge of the computer keyboard.