June Bitesize Workshops

Join us at desktop training for one of our 90-minute bitesize training sessions. Quickly pick up a new skill and put what you learn into use the same day.

The cost is £45 (plus VAT) per workshop.

Here is the new line-up for June

Tuesday 15 June

Word 2007 – Creating Simple Documents

This workshop looks at the Word environment with emphasis on the key tools used to enhance the content and layout of Reports and Letters. Learn how to format the content of documents using the Home Tab including; Font, Paragraphs, Bullets, Numbering and Multi Level Lists.

08:00–09:30

Word 2007 – Agendas and Minutes in Word

This workshop is aimed at regular users of Word who have a need to create documentation for meetings such as agendas and minutes. It will concentrate on usability and improving layout using templates, tables and Word's numbering commands.

10:00–11:30

PowerPoint 2007 – Smartart Graphics

Use the SmartArt Graphics tool to insert a range of Diagrams into your presentation. Choose from a variety of SmartArt Categories such as Process, Line, Cycle, Hierarchy, Relationship, Matrix or Pyramid. Learn how to modify these diagrams by inserting themes, shapes and layouts by using the Design Command Tab.

13:30–15:00

PowerPoint 2007 – PowerPoint for Presenters

If you've dabbled with PowerPoint then this workshop will help you take your presentations to the next level with tips for navigating your presentation with the keyboard, mouse or remote device, ideas for designing powerful presentations, plus guidelines for the meaning and use of colours and using the recommended number of words per slide for maximum results.

15:30–17:00

Wednesday 23 June

Excel 2003 – Formulae and Functions

This workshop is for anyone that wants to get more done in less time when working with Excel. The ability to carry out calculations in Excel gives you the power to really get the job done. In this bite-sized workshop you'll learn how to create simple formulas and how to use simple preset functions. Once you have mastered formulae and functions in Excel, you'll never go back to a calculator!

08:00–09:30

Excel 2003 – Mastering Advanced Excel Functions

Excel's functions are many and various… and sometimes confusing! Get to grips with IF, LOOKUP and the DATE functions, discover the benefits of range names, ways of validating your data results and even how to design custom functions specific to your data.

10:00–11:30

Excel 2007 – Charts made Simple

Learn just about everything there is to know about charts: how to create dynamic looking charts, edit and format, plus working with different chart types. With our bitesize workshops, creating and working with charts is easier than you think.

13:30–15:00

Excel 2007 – Recording Simple Macros

If you’ve ever thought "there must be a better, faster way" to handle repetitive tasks in Excel, then join our Recording Excel Macros workshop. Excel Macros are one of the most powerful, yet least understood and most underused, tools in Excel. This hands-on session will show you how to start increasing your efficiency with Microsoft's number one spreadsheet program.

15:30–17:00