We frequently provide one-to-one training with both individuals and business organisations targeting areas that are in need of an update or for learners who would prefer direct training as apposed to a classroom enviroment.

Training can be provided for beginners, intermediate and advanced learners across a range of topics including, an introduction to computing, all areas of ECDL and Advanced ECDL (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Publisher, Internet & E-mail, File Management), Accounts, Payroll, Web Design and also CV Prepatation and Interview Techniques.

If there is a topic or area you are interested in but havn’t found it here, please let us know and we will do our best to provide you with the training to advance your knowledge.

Learners who successfully complete this course will:

- Understand the essential elements of computer hardware and software.

- Operate common computer applications.

- Demonstrate good work habits in the use and care of the computer and related equipment.

The units covered in this course are:

- Computer operation and use

- Introduction to Word Processing

- Introduction to E-mail

- Introduction to the Internet

At the end of this course, learners will be able to understand the operating system, create a document, send an e-mail, and find information online.

Certification

CTC Certificate of Completion

Schedule

2 hour classes for 7 consecutive?Wednesday evenings, 7-9pm.

Cost

E120

Please call or e-mail if you wish to express an interest in taking this course so that we can ensure everyone interested can be catered for.Funding may be available

These exams can take place during the morning, afternoon, evening or at weekends by request. The exams we offer are based on a combination of theory and practical tests.

Exams can be taken in any order and last for a duration of 45 minutes.

In order to take an ECDL exam you must have a valid ICS Skills Card, if you do not have one; we can apply for one on your behalf before you take the exam.

In order to sit an ECDL Advanced exam, you must have already completed your ECDL Exams successfully.

We can also cater for those who don’t have the time to attend a class but would like to gain an ECDL or ECDL Advanced certificate. We can provide you with the required courseware so that you can study in your own time and sit an exam when it is convenient to you.

Cost

ECDL exams are E25 per module

ICS Skills Card and 7 ECDL exams are E215

ECDL Advanced exams are E75 per module

Schedule

Please call or e-mail our office to arrange an exam.

The CTP programme has two options, for experienced trainers and for new or aspiring trainers.

• Experienced trainers attens a 3 day CTP Certification workshop before completing a comprehensive report on their skills and abilities, called the Trainers Evidence Record.
• New and aspiring trainers must attend a 12 week CTP Development course, which incorporates forty hours of training observation, before moving on to the CTP Certification phase of the programme.

FAS has officially recognised the CTP qualification as a basis for inclusion in the FAS/EI Register of Trainers.

Please see www.ics-skills.ie for further details on this programme and to register your interest in undertaking it.

A test in each module must be passed before the ECDL certificate is awarded.

Modules covered are:

1. Basic concepts of IT
2. Using the computer and managing files
3. Word processing
4. Spreadsheets
5. Database/Filing Systems
6. Presentation
7. Information Network Services (Internet and E-mail)

Qualification

ECDL Certificate (Internationally Recognised)

Schedule per Module

2 hour classes for 3 consecutive Tuesday evenings, 5-7pm or Saturday mornings, 10am-12pm, per module.

Cost

E70 per Module

Advanced Word Processing

This module requires the candidate to produce advanced word processing outputs, illustrating sophisticated typographical, formatting and layout presentations, including tables, forms and graphics. The candidate will be required to use tools like macros and advanced mail merge options within the word processing application.

Advanced Spreadsheets

This module requires the candidate to edit and enhance numeric, text and graphical data, and to sort, query and link data. The candidate will be expected to use logical, statistical and mathematical functions. Ability to use analysis and audit tools is required, as is the ability to record and run macros.

Advanced Databases

This module requires the candidate to use the database to organise, extract, view and report on data using advanced data management skills. The candidate will understand the variety of ways that data can be related and organised, and to import, export and link data.

Advanced Presentations

This module requires the candidate to understand and apply the principle consideration in planning a presentation. Outputs utilising advanced formatting and layout techniques are required, along with the use of multimedia effects. The candidate will create advanced charts and graphs, and enhance the presentation using drawing and image tools.

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Qualification

ECDL Advanced Certificate. If a learner continues to achieve all 4 modules they will also receive an ECDL Expert certificate.

Schedule

3 hour classes for 6 consecutive Wednesdays, 6.30-9.30pm.

- The ECDL Advanced is offered as 4 seperate courses. Learners can choose to do one module and take the relevant examination and then in the future opt to take another module and examination.

Cost

Was E350 Now E280

Courses will run subject to demand for each module.

Next course due to start in early 2010. Please call or e-mail if you wish to express an interest in taking this course so that we can ensure everyone interested can be catered for.

The ECDL establishes a standard for everyone who uses a computer in either a professional or personal capacity. IT is a certificate that verifies competence in computer use, making the holder readily mobile within Ireland and Internationally. Employers and job seekers all agree on the importance of this?standard definition of practical competence in Information Technology.

The ECDL syllabus describes the knowledge and the skills required to achieve the ECDL standard. It covers basic computer skills and the use of common applications an the workplace, the home and in society in general. It is divided into seven modules, 6 practical and 1 theoretical. A test in each module must be passed before the ECDL is awarded.

Suitability

The ECDL course is ideal for those who have completed E-Citizen or who already use a PC on a daily basis in their work/home activities and for those wishing to enhance their CV with an internationally recognised certificate.

Content

Module 1 – Basic concepts of Information Technology

Module 2 – Using the computer and Managing Files

Module 3 – Word Processing

Module 4 – Spreadsheets

Module 5 – Database/Filing Systems

Module 6 – Presentation

Module 7 – Information Network Services (Internet & E-mail)

Qualification

ECDL Certificate (Internationally Recognised)

Schedule

3?hour classes for?8 consecutive weeks 6.30-9.30pm. Classes will be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

Cost

Was E600 Now E480

Payment for this course can be made in installments, please ask for details when making an enquiry or booking. Funding may be available

Please call or e-mail if you wish to express an interest in taking this course so that we can ensure everyone interested can be catered for.

• Understand the essential elements of computer hardware and software.
• Operate common computer applications.
• Demonstrate good work habits in the use and care of the computer and related equipment.

The units covered in this course are:

Computer operation and use

• Describe the component parts of a computer system.
• Describe the uses of common software applications.
• Operate computer, with due attentation to safety procedures.

Introduction to Word Processing

• Load a word processing system.
• Key in text to specification.
• Print a document.

Introduction to E-mail

• Create an e-mail.
• Send and Forward an e-mail.
• Add attachments, such as documents, music or pictures.

Introduction to the Internet

• How to access the internet.
• Find useful information.
• Shop and pay bills online.

Qualification

FETAC Level 3 Award

Schedule

2 hour classes for 7 consecutive Wednesday evenings, 7-9pm.

Cost

E140

Next course due to start in early 2010. Please call or e-mail if you wish to express an interest in taking this course so that we can ensure everyone interested can be catered for.

Candidates will be:

• aware of information sources and available online services.
• able to browse the World Wide Web and extract useful information in the areas of news, government consumer travel, education/training, employment, health, interest groupes and business.
• capable of searching for information from a variety of sources.

Suitability

The E-Citizen course is designed for those who may have already completed Equalskills or Introduction to Computers Level 1 or who may have an elementary knowledge of the PC and would lke to progress onto the ECDL course.

Content

Foundation Skills

• The Computer
• Files and Folders
• Simple Applications
• Internet Basics
• E-mail basics

Information Search

• Searchin
• Precautions
• Information

E- Participation

• Online Services
• Practical Applications

Qualification

E-Citizen Certificate (internationally recognised)

Schedule

3 hour classes for 8 consecutive Monday or Wednesday evenings, 7-10pm.

Cost

Was E330 Now E220

The aim of the programme is to make people feel comfortable using a computer, and to teach them the basic skills necessary to communicate using the internet and e-mail. It is well structured with excellent training resources, and it has the added bonus of providing certification to candidates who complete the programme.

Suitability

The Equalskills course is designed for the absolute beginner or for those who may have an elementary knowledge of the use of a PC. An ideal follow on course is the E-Citizen (see next page) certification course.

Content

1. Computer Basics
2. The Desktop
3. The World Wide Web
4. E-mail

Certification

Equalskills Certificate (internationally recognised)

Schedule

2 hour classes for 7 consecutive Monday or Tuesday evenings, 7-9pm.

Cost

Was E250 Now E180

Next course due to start in early 2010. Please call or e-mail if you wish to express an interest in taking this course so that we can ensure everyone interested can be catered for.

Course Content Includes:

• Parts of the computer
• The desktop
• Computer terminology
• Introduction to the internet
• Create/print a document
• Introduction to e-mail
• Home-skills
• Installing and uninstalling software

Qualification: CTC Certificate of Completion

Schedule: 2 hour classes for 7 consecutive Mondays, 7-9pm.

Cost: E140

Next course due to start in early 2010. Please call or e-mail if you wish to express an interest in taking this course so that we can ensure everyone interested can be catered for.

Grades 1-7

Ages 6-14

Grade 1

• PC Basics
• Basic Mouse Skills
• Basic Keyboard Skills
• Basic Typing Skills
• Creative use of Microsoft Paint

Schedule

1 hour classes for 6 consecutive Mondays, 4-5pm.

Cost

E60

Grade 2

• Improve Typing Skill & Speed
• Formatting functions in Microsoft Word
• ClipArt function in Microsoft Word
• Creative use of Microsoft Paint

Schedule

1 hour classes for 6 consecutive Mondays, 5.15-6.15pm.

Cost

E60

Grade 3

• Word Processing Skills – creating and formatting a multiple pages document.
• Inserting and deleting text, cut/paste techniques.
• Creative use of ClipArt, Word Art and Autoshapes.
• Creating simple posters, notices and greeting cards.

Schedule

1 hour classes for 6 consecutive Tuesdays, 4-5pm.

Cost

E60

Grade 4

• Extra Word Processing Skills – letter & report writing and formatting.
• Surf the Internet safely
• Sending and receiving e-mails safely

Schedule

1 hour classes for 6 consecutive Tuesdays, 5.15-6.15pm.

Cost

E60

Grade 5

• Files and Desktop Management
• Creating tables and using?Microsoft Word
• Spreadsheet skills using Microsoft Excel
• Extra Internet & e-mail skills

Schedule

1 hour classes for 6 consecutive Wednesdays, 4-5pm.

Cost

E60

Grade 6

• Basic History of Computers
• Formal Typewriting skills
• Extra Spreadsheet skills using Microsoft Excel
• Creating Presentation Slides with Microsoft Powerpoint

Schedule

1hour classes for 6 consecutive Wednesdays, 5.15-6.15pm.

Cost

E60

Grade 7

• Concepts of IT
• Extra Desktop & File Management
• Extra Microsoft Powerpoint skills
• Creating databases using Microsoft Access

Schedule

1 hour classes for 6 consecutive Thursdays, 4-5pm

Cost

E60

Up to one third of all work injuries in Ireland occur during manual handling. In 2000, 35% of the accidents reported to the Health Safety Authority were injuries resulting from manual handling activity. Most of the reported accidents involving manual handling tasks cause back injury, although hands, arms and feet are also vunerable. Sometimes the person injured never fully recovers or requires a long period of rehabiliation before they are able to work again.

Both employers and employees have an obligation to ensure the correct steps are taken to reduce the possability of an injury or accident in the workplace. By being aware of manual handling techniques and procedures you will be creating a safer environment for both yourself and others to work in.

We will be running 1 day courses on manual handling in our training centre, but we are also available to carry out on-site course for larger groups or to fit your personal needs as a company.

Qualification

Certificate of Completion (valid for 3 years, as standard)

Schedule

9.30am-4.30pm on a Saturday. Please call for dates.

Cost

E150

Please call or e-mail if you wish to express an interest in taking this course so that we can ensure everyone interested can be catered for.

Course Content Includes:

• Introduction to computer terminology and maintance concepts.
• Adding, removing and updating software.
• Diagnosing and repairing a problem computer.
• Upgrading sound and video.
• Adding memory.
• Creating and maintaining a basic network system.
• Detecting and preventing viruses.
• Working with Windows and configuration.

Qualification

CTC Certificate of Completion

Schedule

2 hours classes over 7 consecutive Tuesday evenings, 7-9pm.

Cost

E140

Next course due to start in early 2010. Please call or e-mail if you wish to express an interest in taking this course so that we can ensure everyone interested can be catered for.

Learn how to:

• Download and install software properly
• Download podcasts
• Upload your digital photos
• Use online photo catalogues such as flicker and picaso
• Pay household bills online such as esb, phone motor tax
• Butickets online such as concerts, Irish rail, football
• Book holidays and fights online
• Manage your finances online with online banking
• Use price comparison sites for quick insurance quotes
• UseSkype
• Set up and maintain an e-mail account, – create, send, receive, forward and add attachments.
• Protect your computer from viruses
• Plan and time your journey with route planners such as AA

Qualification

CTC Certificate of Completion

Schedule

2 hour classes for 4 consecutive Monday evenings, 7-9pm.

Cost

E80

Funding may be available.

Please call or e-mail if you wish to express an interest in taking this course so that we can ensure everyone interested can be catered for.

Course Content Includes:

• Input text/keyboarding skills
• Style and layout
• Production of businness documents
• Speed and accuracy

Qualification

CTC Certificate of Completion

Schedule

2 Hour classes for 10 consecutive Wednesday evenings, 7-9pm.

Cost

E160

Next course due to start in early 2010. Please call or e-mail if you wish to express an interest in taking this course so that we can ensure everyone interested can be catered for.

These exams can take place during the morning, afternoon, evening or at the weekend by request. The exams we offer are based on a combination of theory and practical tests.

Exams can be taken in any order and last for a duration of 45 minutes, as standard.

In order to take an ECDL exam you must have a valid ICS Skills Card, if you do not have one we can apply for one on your behalf before you take the exam.

In order to sit an ECDL Advanced exam, you must have already completed your ECDL exams successfully.

We can also cater for those who don’t have the time to attend a class but would like to gain an ECDL or ECDL Advanced certificate. We can provide you with the required courseware so that you can study in your own time and sit an exam when it is convenient to you.

Cost

ECDL exams are E25 per module

ECDL Advanced exams are E75 per module

ICS Skills Card and & ECDL exams are E215

Schedule

Please call or e-mail our office to arrange an exam or courseware.

The CTP programme has two options, for experienced trainers and for new or aspiring trainers;

- Experienced trainers attend a 3 day CTP Certification workshop before completing a comprehensive report on their skills and abilities, called the Trainers Evidence Record.

- New and aspiring trainers must attend a 12 week CTP Development course, which incorporates forty hours of training observation, before moving on to the CTP Certification phase of the programme.

FAS has offically recognised the CTP qualification as a basis for inclusion in the FAS/EI Register of Trainers.

Please see www.ics-skills.ie for further details on this programme and to register your interest in undertaking it.

Course Content Includes:

• Exploring and understanding the internet
• Using and maintaining an ee-mail account
• Creating effective documents
• Formatting documents
• Creating posters
• Using a spreadsheet for home or business
• How and Where to store documents and folders
• Troubleshooting

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Next course due to start in early 2010. Please call or e-mail if you wish to express an interest in taking this course so that we can ensure everyone interested can be catered for.

Content Includes:

• Overview of Web Design with Adobe Dreamweaver, understanding how HTML works-structure, defining head elements, adding to the body, working with code view and code inspector, working with tags, using HTML styles.
• Incorporating Advanced WML-setting up tables, making client-side image maps, interactive forms, using frames and framesheets.
• Extending HTML through Dreamweaver-accessing external programs, creating and using objects, using behaviours.
• Adding Multimedia Elements-fireworks integration, inserting flash and shockwave elements, adding video to your web page, adding audio tp your web page.
• Working with Dynamic HIML and Dreamweaver-defining dynamic HTML, building style sheet web pages, working with layers, working with timelines.
• Creating Next Generation Code with Dreamweaver-extending with XML and understanding JavaScript.

Qualification

Certificate of Completion

Schedule

3 hour classes for 6 consecutive Thursdays, 7-10pm.

Cost

Was E400 Now E300

Next course due to start in early 2010. Please call or e-mail if you wish to express an interest in taking this course so that we can ensure everyone interested can be catered for.

This course introduces participants to Digital Photography. It will teach participants how to correctly take digital photographs, download them onto a PC, manipulate them (using an application called Photoshop Elements) and then finally print them.

Suitability

The course is open to all age groups. It is recommended that Digital Photography Level 1 is completed before joining this course.

Content

Camera

Experimenting with preset modes/Macro function/extreme close-up photos/White Balance/Depth of Field/ IOS(Light Sensitivity) settings/Video Mode

Editing in Adobe Photoshop Elements 3

Setting Computer Screen Resolution/Using Levels to adjust Colour and Contrast/Replacing Colour in an image/Using the full range of ‘Selection’ tools/Sharpening soft focus images/A closer look at Filters and Creative Picture Effects/ A closer look at ‘Layers’ – Adjustment and Masking Layers/Additional tutorials will include;/Making a Picture Package (numerous pictures on a single sheet)/How to make a Panoramic from?multiple sequential images/How to fix distortion and perspective/Changing/replacing backround

Printing

Adjusting Printer Settings/Printer Maintance, ink, paper, nozzle and alignment issues/Storage and Export Solutions – External Hard Drives, Writing a Photo CD/Copying Pictures back to Memory Card after Editing on the computer/Creating a Slide Show PDF document.

Tutor

Tony Murphy, Dip AD, H. Dip, MA

Qualification

CTC Certificate of Attendance

Schedule

3 Saturday Mornings 9.30am-1.30pm

Cost

E160

Next course due to start in early 2010. Please call or e-mail if you wish to express an interest in taking this course so that we can ensure everyone interested can be catered for.

WEB DESIGN has been specifically developed for anyone who wants to acquire the skills to create a simple web site, without having to commit to the time and expense of a professional-level web design programme. this makes WEB DESIGN an ideal course for second-level students, small businesses, community groups and individuals who need to create personal web sites.

By explaining the basics and cutting through the jargon of web site design, WEB DESIGN gives you the skills you need to get started.

Web Design is:

• Designed for the student, home or small business candidate
• Simple, easy to follow programme progression
• Explains the basic concepts behind web site design
• Covers a variety of web publishing software
• Certifies best-practice in simple web design creation

Web Design ensures that a candidate:

• understands key web publishing concepts
• has the skills necessary to create a simple web site
• understands some of the basic principles of HTML
• can use a web site editor to create Web pages, create forms and tables, use frames and format text
• can save and work with images on a web site
• can publish the site on the World Wide Web (WWW)
• has a good appreciation of security issues and law relating to web publishing

Qualification

CTC Certificate of Completion

Schedule

3 hour classes for 5 consecutive Wednesdays, 7-10pm.

Cost

Was E300 Now E240

Next course due to start in early 2010. Please call or e-mail if you wish to express an interest in taking this course so that we can ensure everyone interested can be catered for.

The course will cover Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint so you can easily adapt to the new layout and menu options. The new Ribbon, presented in a clear & organised fashion, groups your tools by task, and the commands you use most frequently are close at hand.

Content

Office Word 2007 provides editing and reviewing tools for creating polished documents more easily than ever before.

Office Excel 2007 makes powerful productivity tools easily accessible. It offers more room for you to work in and delivers faster performance.

Office Access 2007 helps you track and report information with ease. Create and edit detailed reports that display sorted, filtered, grouped information in a way that helps you make sense of the data.

Office Powerpoint 2007 enables users to quickly create high impact, dynamic presentations, while integrating workflow and ways to easily share information. It puts the control in your hands to create great looking presentations.

Certificate

CTC Certificate of Attendance

Schedule

3 hour classes for 4 consecutive Wednesdays, 7-10pm.

Cost

E160

Next course due to start in early 2010. Please call or e-mail if you wish to express an interest in taking this course so that we can ensure everyone interested can be catered for.

Overview

To provide participants with the knowledge and skills to carry out the payroll function in a small or medium enterprise.

The course will start with the basics of running a payroll using Quickpay and general requirements of your payroll, including knowledge to calculate tax and PRSI and the reports that are required for the revenue and Social Welfare.

Contents

Define taxable incomes…………………………………………..Process the payroll of employees

Calculate gross pay………………………………………………..Edit employee data

Explain & complete P45, P60, P30, P35……………………..Print payroll

Calculate employee & employer PRSI………………………..Update records

Calculate employee annual net pay………………………….Importance of password security

Enter company & emloyee details……………………………Calculate effects of budget on pay

Certification

FETAC Level 5 Component Certificate

Schedule

2 hour classes for 10 consecutive Thursdays, 7-9pm.

Cost

E280

Next course due to start in early 2010. Please call or e-mail if you wish to express an interest in taking this course so that we can ensure everyone interested can be catered for.

To provide participants with the knowledge and skills to carry out an acounting support role function in a small or medium enterprise.

Content

Principals of double entry bookkeeping……………………….Set up company parameters

Accounting standards & concepts……………………………….Enter budget fixtures

Extract a trial balance………………………………………………..Process sales, purchases & returns

Bank reconciliation……………………………………………………Process correction of errors

Produce a profit & loss account………………………………….Complete VAT returns

Extract a balance sheet……………………………………………..Process accruals & prepayments

Liquidity, profitability, efficiency ratios……………………….Copy, backup & restore data files

Schedule

2 hour classes for 12 consecutive Mondays, 7-9pm.

Certification

FETAC Module Credit at Level 5

Cost

E345

Next course due to start in early 2010. Please call or e-mail if you wish to express an interest in taking this course so that we can ensure everyone interested can be catered for.

Course Content

• Digital Photography
• How Digital media works
• What makes a good picture
• How to adjust the colour balance
• Shooting indoors/outdoors
• Camera functions
• Transferring images to your computer
• Adjusting the size of an image
• How to compress an image’s file size

Tutor

Tony Murphy – Dip AD, H. Dip, MA.

Qualification

CTC Certificate of Attendance

Schedule

3 Saturday Mornings 9.30am-1.30pm (Please call or e-mail for dates).

Cost

Was E220 Now E160

Next course due to start in early 2010. Please call or e-mail if you wish to express an interest in taking this course so that we can ensure everyone interested can be catered for.

Qualification

TTRS certificate

Schedule

1 hour classes for 12 consecutive Wednesdays, 4.30-5.30pm.

Cost

E22 per class

Classes starting in Frenchpark, Wednesday 4th November, 4.30-5.30pm.

Classes will run until 16th December in Frenchpark and will resume on 13th January in Frenchpark.

Classes starting in Carrick on Shannon, Tuesday 12th January, 4.15-5.15pm.

Limited places available, please call or e-mail to book your child’s place early.