Have you used office in past jobs or for work or study? Have you had basic use of word processing and formatting as well as presentation software and spreadsheets? This course will allow you to refresh and apply these skills to a range of scenarios to help you develop and share across packages. You will develop a Presentation, Posters and Spreadsheets refreshing and building upon the knowledge you have and filling in gaps in terminology and building confidence to explore further.
Who is the course aimed at?
This course is for Staffordshire residents aged 19 and over. The course is designed for absolute beginners or for those with some very basic knowledge of using spreadsheets, wanting to increase confidence using spreadsheets for work and life.
Entry requirements
No entry requirements
Course content
This course will look at those who wish to build upon Basic Office skills by applying these to scenarios such as planning a fictious Birthday Party or Wedding etc. You will plan and design a poster or invitation which will include change page sizes, using shapes and tables to insert dates/times as well as downloading, copy and paste information and pictures. You will search for the costs involved for food, venues, entertainment and a budget spreadsheet to calculate costs and discounts on quantity etc. You can present this information in the form of data graphs, charts and create a slideshow with animations, transitions and timings of the event as well as explore different methods of presentation tools using office to gain more confidence.
Learning methods
Teaching will include tutor led sessions in small groups, 1:1 tuition, tutor demonstration, quizzes, and practical exercises. You will work at your own pace and will complete the activities using your device or the library computer. You learning progress will be recorded.
Learning Support
Your tutor will support you throughout your learning journey. Your tutor will get to know you and what you want to achieve from the course and include this in the delivery of sessions. You will also have the opportunity to have some one-to-one time with your tutor.
Course assessments
Throughout the course you will complete a number of tasks relevant to your learning. Your tutor will give you feedback throughout using an Individual Learning Plan. The Individual Learning Plan records your learning and your achievement.
Learning materials
On enrolment you will need to provide proof of ID (passport, national ID card, driver’s licence) and proof of eligibility. For the course you will need a pen, a note pad and a documents folder. For homework you will need an internet connected device, either a PC, a laptop, an iPad, tablet or smart phone – you could do this at your local library.
What can learners do next after this course?
Throughout the course your tutor will provide you with information and advice about other learning opportunities. When you have completed this course, you can progress onto another digital skills course. You may also want to gain a qualification to help you develop more skills for everyday life or for employment. You can also learn at home using Learn My Way, Skillswise or BBC Bitesize websites.
Locations, Dates and times
This course is delivered at various locations and dates, so please choose the location and dates most suitable for you from the options below.
Newcastle under Lyme
07/05/2024 to 11/06/2024, Tuesdays, 12.30pm – 02.30pm and
10/05/2024 to 14/06/2024, Fridays, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Fridays
at:
Newcastle Library, Castle House, Barracks Road, Newcastle, Staffs ST5 1BL
Classroom based delivery
Cannock
08/05/2024 to 12/06/2024, Wednesdays, 01.30pm to 03.30pm at
Cannock library, 1 Manor Avenue, Town Centre, Cannock WS11 1AA
Classroom based delivery
Are there any fees?
This course is fully funded so there are no course fees.
Who delivers this course?
All of our courses are delivered by expert local learning partners across Staffordshire. This course is delivered by: Staffordshire Community Learning
How to enrol on this course and find out more?
Please contact Staffordshire Community Learning on the details below:
Direct Delivery Unit
Ben Murphy
Telephone 01543 334537
