Education Courses - First Steps Womens Centre

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Tuesday 28^th September 2021 – 12.30pm-2.30pm  -  6 Weeks

This course is for those who are already using Microsoft Word but not to its full potential.  We can help you to take it to the next level, introducing you to different tools and techniques, allowing you to produce more professional documents

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Monday 18^th October 2021  -  9.45am-11.45am  - 6 Weeks

This course is designed for those people who already use Excel but want to expand their knowledge and to explore other features which they may not know about.  It will also introduce you to many shortcuts which you may not have discovered yourself.

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Thursday 9^th September 2021 – 10.00am–12.00pm – 10 weeks

This course is suitable for complete beginners.

The course will teach learners how to write code using Python.

Python is a very popular, general-purpose programming language. It is used in web and software development, gaming, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and data science.

Learners will be able to write and run their own simple programs from Week 1, with an emphasis on real-word examples and best coding practices.

Topics include:

• Printing to the screen
• Variables
• Handling user input
• Decision control
• Lists and for loops
• Functions

In addition to being a useful, in-demand skill in the digital age, learning to code can also boost problem-solving and logic skills. It can also be a lot of fun!

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Monday 27th September 2021  -  12.30pm-2.30pm  

This course is ideally suited to those new to Smartphones

Course Content

• Getting started with your Smartphone
• Using the touch screen/keyboard
• Browsing
• Messaging
• Security and general settings
• Using the camera

Progression Routes
Participants may progress to a wide variety of courses including Introduction to Computers or Digital Photography.

3 Weeks

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Tuesday 7th September 2021  -  9.45am-11.45am  - 4 weeks

We will look at the vaious social media platforms,
provide tips for staying safe online
as well as detailing how to stay SAFE while shopping online.

If you require any further information, please contact Ingrid - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Tuesday 7th September 2021  -  12.30pm-2.30pm  -  3 weeks

Canva is a free online graphic design platform, used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents and other visual content.

Canva includes templates for users to use. You can easily create beautiful designs and documents.

Use Canva's drag-and-drop feature and professional layouts to design consistently stunning graphics. You can upload your own photos and add them to Canva’s templates.

Design anything within minutes. Not just for the designer, but for everyone.

TO BOOK OR TO OBTAIN FURTHER INFORMATION contact Ingrid at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

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Monday 6th September 2021  -  9.45am-11.45am  -  6 weeks

This online training course is aimed at the novice user or those who have been using Excel to purely input data.

These classes will introduce many shortcuts that will enable you to operate spreadsheets more efficiently and make the best use of its features.

For further information contact Ingrid at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

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Wednesday 8th September 2021  -  12.30pm - 2.30pm

Course Summary:
The IAB Level 1 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping qualification is aimed at learners who wish to begin their studies of computerised accounting and gain entry to a Level 1 qualification. There are no formal entry requirements. However, it is important that learners have good basic skills in numeracy and literacy. You will also need to be computer-literate, with the ability to move around a computer screen with confidence.

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Wednesday 8th September 2021 - 9.45am - 11.45am

Aims
The Level 1 Award for Payroll in Business qualification aims to provide learners with a comprehensive range of knowledge and the practical skills that they will be able to use as a payroll processor for a variety of businesses.

On successful completion of the qualification the learner will have the knowledge and skills to:

• Act as an introduction to payroll record keeping and processing, giving the candidate the necessary skills to record financial payroll transactions in a computerised environment and in line with Real Time Information requirements.

• Give candidates the necessary knowledge and skills to assess their own competence in carrying out a range of basic day-to-day payroll routines and activities using a computerised payroll system. The activities will include the calculation of pay data and processing of that data including contributions to work based pension schemes, using basis day-to-day payroll processing skills.

• Give candidates the necessary knowledge and skills to assess the implications of maintaining accuracy when performing any practical payroll tasks.

• Understand the importance of security and confidentiality in performing any payroll task in a computerised environment

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Monday 6th September 2021  -  12.30pm - 2.30pm

This course is ideally suited to those who are new to using iPhones.

Course Content

• Getting started with your iphone
• Using the touch screen/keyboard
• Browsing
• Messaging
• Security and general settings
• Using the camera

Progression Routes

Participants may progress to a wide variety of courses including Introduction to Computers or Digital Photography.

3 Weeks

If you are require any further information please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Apply online here