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Lancs Computer Training offers a comprehensive range of specialised training to community groups, individuals & businesses in Lancashire from our bases in Clitheroe and Lancaster. Training, delivery and courses are made to meet the needs of the customer. All courses are run with small numbers or can be delivered on a one to one basis. We have a number of laptop computers so that our instructors can come out and visit you on site. Courses are designed with you in mind to help you learn at your own pace.

Our instructors are qualified and experienced in their own particular field. They deliver training which is backed by industry recognised qualifications.

If the course you require is not listed, we also provide bespoke training to your exact requirements: one-to-one or groups, classroom based, seminar or on site. Please contact us for more details.

Lancs computer training also offers a web building service for individuals or businesses. Get on the world wide web for reasonable money with our web site creation service.

After sales service is offered and telephone consultations ensure you always have the help you need when you need it.

Bespoke Courses
Design the content of a course to fit your own requirements

IT for the Retired
Part I
Word Processing
Using the internet
Using email
File management
Desk Top Publishing

IT for the Retired
Part II
Word Processing
Using the internet
Using email
File management
Desk Top Publishing

Introduction to Computers
Part I
Introduction to computers
Basic IT literacy
Word processing
Using the internet
Databases
Spreadsheets
Farm management software (if applicable)

Introduction to Computers
Part II
Introduction to computers
Basic IT literacy
Word processing
Using the internet
Databases
Spreadsheets
Farm management software (if applicable)

Basic Digital Photography
Transferring pictures from the camera to computer
Storing and organising pictures on the computer
Viewing your pictures
Basic editing techniques

Intermediate Digital Photography
Red eye / Glare eye reduction
Crop & Clone
Image resize, distort & rotate
Liquify & duplicate

Advanced Digital Photography
More advanced techniques using Photoshop 7
Halo glow Magic Wand
Water colour Eraser tool Layers Etc...

Buying & Selling on EBay
How EBay works, Registering with EBay, Entering goods for sale, Payment options with EBay, EBay Store overview, Security & privacy considerations when buying & selling.
Paypal explained
Tricks & Tips for profitable selling and bargain hunting
Guidance through your first purchase & first sale if required

Introduction to Web Design
Use Dreamweaver to create a small web site – photos, text, links, how to upload your site, the important considerations and some simple tips for an easy life online
Designed for beginners
Anatomy of a web site – some things to think about before you start!
Laying out your web pages
Including your content – text and images
Linking pages within your site and to external pages
Publishing your site
Site maintenance

Introduction to Front Page
Use Front Page to create a small web site – photos, text, links, how to upload your site, the important considerations and some simple tips for an easy life online
Designed for beginners
Anatomy of a web site – some things to think about before you start!
Laying out your web pages
Including your content – text and images
Linking pages within your site and to external pages
Publishing your site
Site maintenance

Computer Networks
Enjoy the benefits of a home or small office network – share your resources (printer, internet connection, files, video, audio, etc…)
How to set up & manage a small network
How to secure your network from the outside world, work safely with confidence that you are secure
Backup and security policies/regimes and their importance

File Management
Files & Folders
Saving & relocating files
Searching for files

Create Your Own Blog
Get into the new online diaries or maybe join an online directory that connects people through social networks at colleges

Introduction to Word
Input text
Previewing and printing
Writing letters and other types of document Formatting text
Edit and move text
Adding images, tables, etc..

Advanced Word Processing
Writing a novel or book, compiling an instructional manual, publishing research?
Microsoft Word has many, largely undiscovered, features to help you create and manage long, formal documents
The latter stages of the course can be tailored to candidates specific requirements
Styles
Headers, footers and advanced page setup options
Long documents using multiple files
Tables of contents, index and other automated fields
Working in outline view Etc...

Basic Spreadsheets
Input data, cell referencing, autosum & replication
Creating formula, page set up, gridlines & printing options
Charts, editing cells, updating cells, wizards & rename tabs
Formatting cells, displaying formula, sizing columns & rows, colours & shading and review exercises

Email & Internet
Using the Internet and email
For complete beginners, or those wishing to improve their confidence online

Introduction to Database Design
Every business uses databases! Even if it’s just a simple ‘phone book. Keep customer records. Keep an inventory of your stock
Link the two and keep a record of who bought what
There are so many uses for databases, yet most people shy away from them. Introduction to databases with the emphasis on simple, functional and practical.
Introduction to Database theory and Microsoft Access

Sage Accounts
Sage Training to your requirements.
Individual or group training in the use of Sage for all types of business to your exact requirements.
Sales and Purchase invoice and payment handling
Bank and Cash transactions
Accounts structure
Month end, year end, trial balance, Profit & Loss
VAT handling
Assets & Depreciation

Computer Housekeeping
Antivirus applications
Defragmentation
Recycle Bin
Compression

Internet Security
Computer & data security, virus & malware avoidance, detection & removal, network security.
Backup methods and strategies, anti spam strategies, user behaviour & policies. Secure and safe computing. Parental codes, children & the internet.

Using MP3 Players
MP3 player as external hard drive
Different music formats
Storage capacities
Downloading music and buying mp3 formats
Podcasts

Desk Top Publishing
Using Microsoft Publisher application in order to produce business cards, letterheads, creative newsletters etc
Page Layout
Copy & Pasting
Images & Graphics
Basic Design Guidelines

Spanish Interactive
Spanish for the beginner to advanced user.
Travel and communication skills for travelling abroad.

Invoices & letterhead Creation
Design and use templates for your own business or home use.

Create Your Own Blog
Get into the new online diaries or maybe join an online directory that connects people through social networks at colleges.

If you would like to gain a qualification

The European Computer Driving Licence® (ECDL) is the internationally recognized qualification which enables people to demonstrate their competence in computer skills.

ECDL is designed specifically for those who wish to gain a benchmark qualification in computing to enable them to develop their IT skills and enhance their career prospects.

No prior knowledge of IT or computer skills is needed to study ECDL.

If you have completed your ECDL and want to progress your skills, or if you are already a 'power user' - ECDL Advanced is the qualification for you.

ECDL Advanced will allow you to demonstrate your higher level computer skills, you can show employers that you are confident, competent and efficient in a range of applications.

ECDL level 1 & 2
Advanced ECDL Word
Advanced ECDL Powerpoint
Advanced ECDL Spreadsheet
Advanced ECDL Database

ITQ Level 1 & 2

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