Office Skills 365 OCNLR Level 2 Certificate (back to work)
This is a Level 2 course and aims to develop further skills in using word processing software, spreadsheet software and presentation software to produce professional documents and presentations, that are based around relevant workplace skills.
This is not a beginners course.
This course develops the IT skills you will need to support your return to the workplace in the areas of administration, office or secretarial work. It will also help to develop other workplace skills such as working to a brief, team working, etc.
However if you are already in employment then please refer to the courses listed under Microsoft Office Training for Business where you will find courses more suited to your experience.
Using an iPad - Introduction - Intensive
The course is designed to show users how to get more out of their iPad. The course will be taught through interactive demonstration.
Get the most out of your iPad including typing and using the touchscreen as well as troubleshooting some common device issues.
The course explains how to download and manage apps and use email accounts.
Excel Advanced - Masterclass
This intensive 1 day course is a follow on from the Excel-Intermediate course and covers the more complex functions and features of Excel.
Music Technology - Sequencing & Music Production
In this course you will be introduced to Music Production using MIDI and Audio techniques with Logic Pro X. Learn about effects, sampling, learn to remix, mix, and even compose music for film and TV using Logic Pro X.
This course will be taught online via video conferencing and screen sharing using Logic Pro X, but the broad skills learned will be transferable to other DAWs such as ProTools, Ableton Live and Cubase.
The course will include one-to-one advice from your tutor, a practising musician and music technology expert, and lots of practical exercises.
This is a practical hands on course which also builds your knowledge and understanding of Logic Pro X and music production.
Course Content
Recording and editing MIDI using Logic's Piano Roll and Hyper Editor.
Advanced Audio Editing. Manipulating pitch and time with flex time, time stretch and transient marke
Learn about effects, plugins and automation.
Understand sound engineering theory. Sample rate, bit depth and more.
Intermediate mixing. Learn more advanced mix techniques, including subgroups, auxiliary channels, parallel compression, sidechaining and more.
Speed up your Workflow. The tricks the pros use, including shortcuts and timesaving tips.
Troubleshooting common problems. Save hours of frustration by learning how to solve common problems.
Intermediate songwriting and basic music theory - beat creation, writing hooks and hit arrangements.
Advanced rhythm and groove technique - tempo and groove editing, working with transients.
The course will have an aspect of peer review where you can share your finished productions with fellow students and get critical feedback.
Managing your Personal Finances
The aim of the course is to provide you with an overview of the different aspect of money management, to ensure long term financial stability.
WordPress 2: Developing your blog & building a website
This course will be delivered online.
This second course in the WordPress series focuses on turning a blog into a fully fledged website. This course will help you create a cost effective website for business or personal use. No existing web design knowledge is required.
WordPress is the most popular blogging system in use on the Web, powering over 60 million websites worldwide. A "website in a box", it can be customised for almost any purpose through a wide variety of plugins and templates to create e-commerce sites, online galleries and much more.
WordPress is "open source" software, which means it is completely free and there is no risk of it being suddenly discontinued. As a type of "content management system" (CMS), it is ideal for any website that needs to be frequently updated. It allows professional results without the need to learn any code.
Using Social Media - Getting Started
This course will be delivered online.
Social networks can be a great way to keep in touch with people wherever they are. They allow you to join groups of people with the same interests and the same circumstances as yourself. You join online and communicate via the internet by using various methods such as posting comments and pictures. You can then comment and ‘online chat’ to the other people who subscribe to the group.
Creating your Online Presence for Business or Leisure Using Wordpress
This course will be delivered online.
This first course in the WordPress series focus on creating a blog using WordPress. Blogging establishes credibility and authority and helps customers find you when they search online. This workshop will show how quickly and easily a web presence can be established using WordPress.
WordPress is the most popular blogging system in use on the Web, powering over 60 million websites worldwide. A "website in a box", it can be customised for almost any purpose through a wide variety of plugins and templates to create e-commerce sites, online galleries and much more.
WordPress is "open source" software, which means it is completely free and there is no risk of it being suddenly discontinued. As a type of "content management system" (CMS), it is ideal for any website that needs to be frequently updated. It allows professional results without the need to learn any code.
CISCO IT Essentials V7.0 - Computer Hardware and Software
This course will be delivered online.
CISCO IT Essentials covers fundamental computer and career skills for
entry-level IT jobs. Students apply skills and procedures to install, configure, and troubleshoot computers, mobile devices, and software. For students seeking career-oriented, entry-level hardware and software skills to prepare for technical support roles, this course aligns with the CompTIA A+ certification. This course also serves as a foundation for CCNA-level courses.
French Year 2 Stage 2
This course will be delivered online.
This course will enable you to further build up your confidence to communicate in everyday situations by improving your skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening in a variety of situations.
