Information Technology

In this digital age its is vital for businesses and individuals to invest in Information Technology (IT) training in order to maintain that competitive edge. We offer a wide range of IT programmes to help develop your skills and knowledge of hardware, new technologies and application software.

Course	Dates	Length	Venue	Cost
ITQ Certificate for IT Users Level 2 (QCF)
ITQ is a nationally recognised credit based qualification for people using computers and new technologies at work. Its unique 'pick and mix' design will allow your employees to demonstrate a wide variety of skills. Full Level 2 requires 16 credits.	Flexible enrolment dates available throughout the year.	Four to six months	Your Workplace	Funding may be available through Train to Gain or current project funding, please enquire.
Microsoft Office Application Specialist - Access 2003 or Access 2007 (Self Study Kits)
Use our online learning to teach yourself how to create professional and informative databases with Microsoft Access. Study either at work or at home and when it suits you. To gain a Microsoft Specialist qualification is as easy as ABC.	Flexible enrolment dates available throughout the year.	Exam voucher is valid for six months from your enrolment date	Barnstaple Campus, Bude Campus, Tiverton Campus or Distance Learning	£129 (introductory offer)
Microsoft Office Application Specialist - Excel 2003 or Excel 2007 (Self Study Kits)
Use our online learning to teach yourself how to create professional and impressive spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel. Study either at work or at home and when it suits you. To gain a Microsoft Specialist qualification is as easy as ABC.	Flexible enrolment dates available throughout the year.	Exam voucher is valid for six months from your enrolment date	Barnstaple Campus, Bude Campus, Tiverton Campus or Distance Learning	£129 (introductory offer)
Microsoft Office Application Specialist - Outlook 2003 or Outlook 2007 (Self Study Kits)
Use our online learning to teach yourself how to effectively manage your diary, contacts and meetings with Microsoft Outlook. Study either at work or at home and when it suits you. To gain a Microsoft Specialist qualification is as easy as ABC.	Flexible enrolment dates available throughout the year.	Exam voucher is valid for six months from your enrolment date	Barnstaple Campus, Bude Campus, Tiverton Campus or Distance Learning	£129 (introductory offer)
Microsoft Office Application Specialist - PowerPoint 2003 or PowerPoint 2007 (Self Study Kits)
Use our online learning to teach yourself how to create professional presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint. Study either at work or at home and when it suits you. To gain a Microsoft Specialist qualification is as easy as ABC.	Flexible enrolment dates available throughout the year.	Exam voucher is valid for six months from your enrolment date	Barnstaple Campus, Bude Campus, Tiverton Campus or Distance Learning	£129 (introductory offer)
Microsoft Office Application Specialist - Word 2003 or Word 2007 (Self Study Kits)
Use our online learning to teach yourself how to create professional and impressive documents with Microsoft Word. Study either at work or at home and when it suits you. To gain a Microsoft Specialist qualification is as easy as ABC.	Flexible enrolment dates available throughout the year.	Exam voucher is valid for six months from your enrolment date	Barnstaple Campus, Bude Campus, Tiverton Campus or Distance Learning	£129 (introductory offer)
NVQ for IT Users Level 3 (iTQ)
ITQ is a nationally recognised credit based qualification for people using computers and new technologies at work. Its unique 'pick and mix' design will allow your employees to demonstrate a wide variety of skills.	Flexible enrolment dates available throughout the year.	Nine to 12 months	Your Workplace	Funding may be available through Train to Gain or current project funding, please enquire.
Using Access - Database Design
If you want to store data, you need a database! This course covers topics such as the concept of databases, creating simple and more complex database tables, setting data types, entering data and extracting meaningful information.	8 June 2010	One day, 9am to 4pm	School of Management, Barnstaple	£55
Using Excel - Spreadsheet
This course includes an introduction to the concept of spreadsheets, entering and editing data, setting data types, formating data so that it is clear and attractively presented, sorting data by various criteria and entering formulas.	9 March 2010 and 25 May 2010	One day, 9am to 4pm	School of Management, Barnstaple	£55
Using Photoshop Elements
This course will demonstrate basic methods of working with digital photographs to enhance and improve them. This includes using filters, cloning and other techniques to enhance images.	Tbc	One day, 9am to 4pm	School of Management, Barnstaple	£55
Using PowerPoint - Presentations
This course will cover topics such as creating professional presentations, using images and a range of effects to highlight your message, setting slide background, design and transitions, using tables and charts and using organisation charts.	23 March 2010	One day, 9am to 4pm	School of Management, Barnstaple	£55
Using SAGE Line 50
Accounting is a critical part of any business and this course will show how to move from paper based accounts to a computerised system which will speed up your accounting processes, make them more accurate and allow you to produce customised reports.	6 July 2010	One day, 9am to 4pm	School of Management, Barnstaple	£55
Using SAGE Payroll
SAGE Payroll is the standard package for calculating and recording payroll electronically. Training in this package will improve workforce productivity, promotion prospects and morale.	9 Feb 2010 and 27 April 2010	One day, 9am to 4pm	School of Management, Barnstaple	£55
Using Word - Word Processing
This course will ensure candidates can create, open, save and close files, produce professional looking documents, enter and format data and use graphics to enhance appearance. Reasonable keyboard and mouse skills are required.	18 May 2010	One day, 9am to 4pm	School of Management, Barnstaple	£55