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Computer training courses: February to June 2009All computer training courses are held in the training room at Brighton Library.Free courses:
Courses with fees:
If you book and pay for more than one of the courses with fees at the same time, you will receive a 20 per cent discount off the total cost. All courses are:
The courses are specifically designed to cater for those who are new to computers and want to be sure of a more gentle pace of learning. Course levels include:
Computers and Windows XP: Getting Started Prerequisites: none. This 2 x 2 hour course is designed for those with little or no knowledge of computers. The majority of the course provides hands-on experience using a mouse, the keyboard, and some of Windows XP free programs including Solitaire (a card game) and WordPad (a simple typing program). Course times: Cost: $90; $75 (concession) Bookings essential: please speak with a member of the Library staff at any of our branches if you would like further details or to make a booking. Computers and Windows XP: The Next Step Prerequisites: at least 3 months of experience using a computer and a program such as Word or Outlook Express on a regular basis. This 2 x 2 hour course is designed for those who have at least 3 months experience using a computer on a regular basis. Hands-on exercises will help you organise files in the My Documents folder, put shortcuts on the Desktop, and understand the Control Panel options. Course times: Cost: $90; $75 (concession) Bookings essential please speak with a member of the Library staff at any of our branches if you would like further details or to make a booking.Navigating the Web: Getting Started Prerequisites: basic mouse and typing skills; a basic understanding of Windows XP. Recommended: completion of our Computers & Windows XP - getting started course. This 2 hour course begins with a brief overview of how the World Wide Web works. The majority of the course covers the basic skills needed to use Internet Explorer browser, search for information using Wikipedia and Google, and an introduction to social networking websites such as YouTube and Facebook. Course times: Cost: $58; $48 (concession) Bookings essential: please speak with a member of the Library staff at any of our branches if you would like further details or to make a booking.Email and Outlook Express: Getting Started Prerequisites: basic mouse and typing skills; a basic understanding of Windows XP. Recommended: completion of our Computers & Windows XP - getting started course. This 2 x 2 hour course is only suited to those who do have access to the Internet from home and begins with a brief overview of how email works. You'll learn how to write, print, reply to and delete messages, create an address book, attach photos to messages and lots more. Course times: Cost: $90; $75 (concession) Bookings essential: please speak with a member of the Library staff at any of our branches if you would like further details or to make a booking.Word Processing: Getting Started Prerequisites: basic mouse and typing skills; a basic understanding of Windows XP. Recommended: completion of our Computers & Windows XP - getting started course. This 2 x 2 hour course introduces the fundamentals of word processing and using Microsoft Word. You'll learn how to create, edit, print and save simple documents, and some basic formatting skills including how to change the font style and size of text, and how to align text on the page. Course times: Cost: $90; $75 (concession) Bookings essential: please speak with a member of the Library staff at any of our branches if you would like further details or to make a booking.Word Processing: The Next Step Prerequisites: at least 3 months experience using Microsoft Word on a regular basis. Recommended: completion of our Word Processing - Getting Started course. This 2 x 2 hour course is designed for those who have been using Microsoft Word for a while and are ready to move on. You will learn how to change page margins, add borders and shading, include clipart and images from the Web, and use tables to organise text in a document. Course times: Cost: $90; $75 (concession) Bookings essential: please speak with a member of the Library staff at any of our branches if you would like further details or to make a booking. Excel Spreadsheets: Getting Started Prerequisites: basic mouse and typing skills; a basic understanding of Windows XP. Recommended: completion of our Computers & Windows XP - getting started course. This 2 x 2 hour course introduces the fundamentals of spreadsheeting and using Microsoft Excel. You'll learn how to create and format worksheets, use some formulae, sort data, and manage large spreadsheets. Course times: Cost: $90; $75 (concession) Bookings essential: please speak with a member of the Library staff at any of our branches if you would like further details or to make a booking.Desktop Publishing: Getting Started Prerequisites: at least three months of experience using a computer on a regular basis. Recommended: completion of our Computers and Windows XP - getting started course and our Word Processing - getting started course. This 2 x 2 hour course introduces the fundamentals of desktop publishing and using Microsoft Publisher. You'll learn how to create and “jazz up” publications such as newsletters, flyers, brochures and greeting cards. Course times: Cost: $90; $75 (concession) Bookings essential: please speak with a member of the Library staff at any of our branches if you would like further details or to make a booking.Work with your Digital Photos Prerequisites: basic mouse and typing skills; a basic understanding of Windows XP and the Web This 2 x 2 hour course will show you how to download photos from your camera to your computer, rename photos, organise them into folders, burn photos to CD, and use the Photobucket Web site to share photos with friends. Course Times Cost: $90; $75 (concession) Online Databases - Demonstration Please note that this course does not cover Genealogy Databases Recommended: completion of our Computers and Windows XP- getting started course. This free two hour course offers those interested in research, the opportunity to learn how to use the Bayside Library online databases to find quality information on current events, scientific research and more from hundreds of online journals, newspapers and books. Course times: Bookings essential: please speak with a member of the Library staff at any of our branches if you'd like further details or to make a booking. iTunes and iPods Prerequisites: basic mouse and typing skills; a basic understanding of Windows XP and the Web This free 2 hour course provides an overview of how to install and use the iTunes free software program to copy songs from a music CD, download podcasts such as radio shows, burn a CD and synchronise an iPod to your music "library". Course times: Prerequisites: basic mouse and typing skills; a basic understanding of Windows XP and the Web. This free two hour course provides the opportunity to learn about all the things Bayside Library members can do from home using our website. This includes searching the catalogue, reserving and renewing items, finding out about upcoming events, and much more. Course times: Bookings essential: please speak with a member of the Library staff at any of our branches if you would like further details or to make a booking. Start your own Blog (online diary) Prerequisites: basic mouse and typing skills; a basic understanding of Windows XP and the Web. This free 2 hour course is for those who are familiar with using the Web. You will learn what a blog is, how to set it up and create your own blog, start posting entries, customise your blog, and how to add pictures. Course times: Bookings essential: please speak with a member of the Library staff at any of our branches if you would like further details or to make a booking. Genealogy Database: Demonstration This free 2 hour demonstration provides an opportunity for those interested in family history to learn how to use the online genealogy resources available at the Bayside Library, including Digger and Kaware. Course times: Bookings essential: please speak with a member of the Library staff at any of our branches if you would like further details or to make a booking. Homework Help @ Home: Demonstration This free 1 hour demonstration is designed for parents of upper Primary and Secondary school students. You will be shown how to access and use the Bayside Library online resources from home, to find a wealth of useful information. Course times: Our Seniors’ Computer Club is held every Monday and Friday afternoon from 1pm to 3pm in the Brighton Library training room and acts as a drop in centre … come for half an hour or the full two hours. You can find out more before becoming a member by coming along to one of the sessions. The club provides the opportunity for members to assist each other in gaining a better understanding of computers, Windows XP and various software programs, and also offers:
Prerequisites: basic computer skills (use of the mouse, keyboard and Windows) gained either from attending one or more training courses, or through personal experience. Recommended: completion of one or more of our Getting Started courses. Annual membership: $50 (payable on July 1 each year) Comments from training course attendees:
23-Apr-2009
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