Whitireia - Flexi Learn Computer Applications Modules

Flexi-Learn Computer Applications

This ONLINE course is designed for beginners, people wanting to advance their computing skills or to fill gaps in their computer knowledge.
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Description

Flexi-learn is a collection of on-line, non-assessed computer training modules designed from beginners to advanced level for those who want the flexibility to study from home or while at work.  There are no scheduled training sessions to attend or assessments to complete. 

Students can:

•Use the easy to follow, step-by-step guides and study aids available via the internet
•Upskill using the Microsoft Office software
•Study whenever they have available time from home or the workplace
•Obtain assistance from a tutor by telephone or email
To study Flexi-learn, students must have access to a computer with relevant software installed and access to the internet.

Modules

Flexi-learn modules allow students to gain basic or advanced computer skills and confidence.  Choose from the options below or talk to us about developing further Microsoft Office modules to suit your needs..

Internet and Email - Basics
Use an internet browser to obtain information from websites using URL addresses and search engines.   Use MSOutlook or a web based email program to create, send, receive, forward, save, print and delete emails and manage attachments.

Word Processing - Basics
Use Microsoft Word 2007 to learn the basic functions to enable you to create and print  documents for work or study.  This includes setting up pages, formatting paragraphs and text, editing text, saving documents and opening existing documents.

Word Processing - Advanced
Learn Word 2007 advanced features and functions: use mail merge to create  multiple documents, labels and envelopes, use tables to create documents, apply outline bullets and numbering, use Word’s graphical features, create forms and run macros, and use the reviewing tools to check documents.

Spreadsheets - Basics
Use Microsoft Excel 2007 to learn the basic functions to enable you to create, save and print worksheets.  This includes entering and formatting data, editing data, using basic formulas to calculate, and producing simple graphs.

Spreadsheets - Advanced
Learn Excel 2007 advanced features and functions in Microsoft Excel: use formulas and functions to perform calculations, some of the advanced formatting options to format your worksheets, create/edit/manipulate graphs/charts, create and use templates, use Excel’s database functions and validation tools, create and run macros.

Presentations -Basics
Using Microsoft PowerPoint, learn the basic functions to enable you to create and run a slide show.  This includes inserting slides, applying and changing slide backgrounds, inserting graphics, photos and AutoShapes and running the slideshow.

Presentations -Advanced
Learn PowerPoint 2007 advanced features and functions: adding custom animations to graphical elements of the presentation, inserting video and sound in a presentation, using master pages.

Publisher - Basics
Using Microsoft Publisher learn the basic functions required to create desktop published publications (cards, advertisements, newsletters, calendars etc) from a design template or blank document. Includes how to format text boxes, use page borders, graphics and shapes.

Integrate Data 
Learn how to link and embed data from different applications into one file using Excel, Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint.  This requires student to have a basic knowledge of how to create and save documents in at least two of these applications.

Investment

$122+GST per Module

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