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Advanced spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel

Did you enjoy the introduction to spreadsheets course? Why not come along and find out more advanced functions on Excel.

course code
12768
Availability
This course is nearly full.
places
 1
Start
09 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks
5 weeks
Times
Wednesday 10:00-12:00

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free 

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Computer for absolute beginners

Do you feel that you are being left behind in this computer age? Would you like to learn how to use a computer? By the end of this course you will be able to switch on (and turn off) a computer; list the main parts of a computer; use a mouse and keyboard; type numbers, letters and symbols.

course code
12884
Availability
This course is full. Please contact us on 023 9262 1860 to be added to the queue.
places
course full
Start
04 Aug 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks
3 weeks
Times
Tuesday 09:30-12:30

where
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free 

This course is full. Please contact us on 023 9262 1860 to be added to the queue.


course code
12908
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
places
 9
Start
08 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks
5 weeks
Times
Tuesday 10:00-12:00

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free 

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Cyber Security for beginners

Join us for a friendly, hands-on introduction to cyber security designed for beginners.

course code
12904
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
places
 7
Start
03 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks
One day
Times
Thursday 13:30-15:30

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Get going on the internet

Do you feel that there is so much to learn about the internet? Do you need help to make you become a confident ‘surfer’? This course is designed to show you around the internet and open your eyes to the many benefits it can offer you.

course code
12902
Start
02 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks
3 weeks
Times
Wednesday 09:30-12:30

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free 

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Getting to grips with Artificial Intelligence

Learn how to get the most from artificial intelligence

course code
12905
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
places
 4
Start
10 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks
One day
Times
Thursday 13:30-15:30

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Google Workspace course

Dive deep into Google Workspace with our comprehensive 5-week course designed to help you master Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive.

course code
12886
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
places
 6
Start
06 Aug 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks
3 weeks
Times
Thursday 09:30-12:30

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Introduction to Microsoft Office

Are you confused by Microsoft Office? Would you like to explore the most commonly used Microsoft applications from Microsoft Office?

course code
12903
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
places
 8
Start
03 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks
3 weeks
Times
Thursday 09:30-12:30

where
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free 

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Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint

On this course we will create a presentation using design templates/master slides, add images, learn how to animate and apply transitions, add hyperlinks and set up a slideshow. This would be an ideal course for advancing your career possibilities.

course code
12931
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
places
 8
Start
10 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks
3 weeks
Times
Thursday 09:30-12:30

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Introduction to spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel

Do you need to organise your finances electronically? Would you like to learn how to use Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets? By the end of the course you will be able to create a simple spreadsheet using rows and columns which can be manipulated mathematically, enter and save data.

course code
12885
Availability
This course is full. Please contact us on 023 9262 1860 to be added to the queue.
places
course full
Start
05 Aug 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks
3 weeks
Times
Wednesday 09:30-12:30

where
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free 

This course is full. Please contact us on 023 9262 1860 to be added to the queue.


course code
12909
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
places
 9
Start
08 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks
5 weeks
Times
Tuesday 13:00-15:00

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Introduction to word processing using Microsoft Word

Are you a ‘rusty’ typist? Are you a budding author who would like to get their words down in print? Or would you simply like to learn how to do word processing?

course code
12892
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
places
 9
Start
09 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks
5 weeks
Times
Wednesday 13:00-15:00

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More computers for absolute beginners

Ready to take your next steps? This course will look at basic computer settings and applications including calendars, calculators, file manager, save, save as, print, delete and we will introduce you to Microsoft.

course code
12889
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
places
 9
Start
06 Aug 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks
2 weeks
Times
Thursday 10:00-15:00

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free 

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course code
12891
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
places
 11
Start
01 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks
3 weeks
Times
Tuesday 09:30-12:30

where
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free 

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