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About Microsoft Office Skills
In this course you will learn key IT skills and to use packages that are required in all modern work environments.
You will learn to use the latest Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint and Publisher. These industry-recognised skills will boost your career opportunities and earning potential. You will be taught be experienced teachers, and we also support you with employability, including opportunities to speak to professionals and access mentoring, volunteering and work experience.
Career Potential
The skills you gain will allow you to work in many office-based roles, for example as an administrator, where you could earn a starting salary from £14,000 and earn up to £30,000 with experience.
Apply now to gain new skills, qualifications and take the first step to your new career.
We're here for you as the UK emerges from the coronavirus pandemic: our Sixth Form classes are now all face-to-face, and we're offering a mix of online and in-class options for our adult courses. You'll receive the same personalised support whichever way you study at ELATT.
Read more about online learning at ELATT
TBD Weeks
Duration
TBD Days
Days per week
9.30am - 4.30pm
Morning Hours
6.00pm - 9.00pm
Evening Hours
Classroom
Environment
Requirements, Qualifications and Progression
Entry Requirements:
- Basic computing knowledge (File Management / Microsoft Word)
- Literacy - Level 1
Qualifications:
- City and Guilds Award/Certificate for IT Users - Level 1
Progression Options:
- Web Design and Development - Level 2
- Computer Engineering - Level 1
9 - 10 Weeks
Duration
6 Hours
Hours per week
9.30am - 4.30pm
Daytime study
6.00pm - 9.00pm
Evening study
Online
Environment
Content
- Cybersecurity: Learners will investigate the accidental and malicious security threats that exist to IT systems and data. They will learn about system vulnerabilities and the tools and techniques used to protect users from risks and potential damage, including loss of data, loss of data integrity and unauthorised access to data.
Requirements and Qualifications
Entry Requirements:
- English: Entry 3 (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing)
- IT: Basic Skills
- Please bring your prior qualification certificates with you to your first Assessment meeting.
- If you don't have your certificates, we'll ask you to complete a short English and IT assessment so that we can make sure you're ready for this course. Find out more about the application process here.
Awarding Body:
- Gateway
Qualifications:
- Level 2 Award in Digital and IT Skills
6 - 12 Weeks
Duration
6 - 12 Hours
Hours per week
9.30am - 4.30pm
Daytime study
6.00pm - 9.00pm
Evening study
Online
Environment
Content
- Digital Skills Career Progression: This unit provides learners with an understanding of the importance of digital skills in the workplace and how changes in employment have led to an increase in demand across a number of sectors. Learners will learn about the different types of job roles where digital skills are required, and the characteristics valued by employers to establish a successful career in todays digital economy. Learners will also identify their own career/progression goals and plan how they will develop their digital skills to meet their intended goals.
- Presentation Software: This unit will develop learners' presentation software skills to enable them to create presentations for different purposes and audiences.
- Word Processing Software: This unit will develop learners' ability to maximise the tools available in word-processing software to prepare, process and produce a wide range of sophisticated and professional documents accurately and efficiently.
- Spreadsheet software: Learners will develop an understanding of spreadsheet software tools and techniques to be able to produce spreadsheets. They will learn how to apply advanced formulae and functions to process data and use automated tools to aid productivity.
- Using Digital Technologies: Learners will learn how to use a range of digital technologies for different purposes. They will understand how to register for digital services such as online shopping and banking, and manage online accounts safely and securely. Learners will also use online document systems to upload and download files, and use email, instant messaging and social media to communicate and collaborate with others.
Requirements and Qualifications
Entry Requirements:
- English: Level 1 (Reading and Writing)
- IT: Basic Skills
- Please bring your prior qualification certificates with you to your first Assessment meeting.
- If you don't have your certificates, we'll ask you to complete a short English and IT assessment so that we can make sure you're ready for this course. Find out more about the application process here.
Awarding Body:
- Gateway
Qualifications:
- Level 2 Certificate in Digital and IT Skills
12 - 24 Weeks
Duration
6 - 12 Hours
Hours per week
9.30am - 4.30pm
Daytime study
6.00pm - 9.00pm
Evening study
Online
Environment
Content
- Improving productivity: learn how to work efficiently, planning and reviewing an IT task such as designing a newsletter, evaluating your work and making improvements along the way
- Using the internet: learn to set up and use connection methods to access the Internet, making the best use of browser software tools and techniques to search for, retrieve and exchange information using a search engine, and work safely and securely online
- IT software fundamentals: learn to independently select programs to complete multiple tasks for clients, such as creating a leaflet using Word and making a promotional presentation in PowerPoint. You'll also manage files and folders using the Windows operating system
- Data management software: using Microsoft Access, you'll store, edit and retrieve data for a variety of business functions such as product and services records
- Data software: using Microsoft Access, you'll design, organise, store and retrieve structured information, as well generating reports such as patients’ records
- Optimise IT system performance: learn how to keep a personal computer system up to date, fully functional and operating efficiently, and to solve problems and errors involving the interaction between hardware and software components
- IT security for users: learn how to monitor potential risks and take steps to protect data, protecting your computer from malfunction and preventing unauthorised remote access
- Spreadsheet software: gain expertise in Microsoft Excel for all your budgeting and data needs
- Word processing: gain expertise in Microsoft Word for business and home life
Requirements and Qualifications
Entry Requirements:
- English: Level 1 (Reading and Writing)
- IT: Basic Skills
- Please bring your prior qualification certificates with you to your first Assessment meeting.
- If you don't have your certificates, we'll ask you to complete a short English and IT assessment so that we can make sure you're ready for this course. Find out more about the application process here.
Awarding Body:
- City & Guilds
Qualifications:
- Diploma for IT Users (ITQ) Level 2
TBD Weeks
Duration
TBD Days
Days per week
9.30am - 4.30pm
Morning Hours
6.00pm - 9.00pm
Evening Hours
Classroom
Environment
Requirements, Qualifications and Progression
Entry Requirements:
- Basic computing knowledge (File Management / Microsoft Word)
- Literacy - Level 1
Qualifications:
- City and Guilds Award/Certificate for IT Users - Level 1
Progression Options:
- Web Design and Development - Level 2
- Computer Engineering - Level 1
Which units will I study for my course?
All our courses have one or more mandatory units and a choice of additional units.
Course content is tailored for you (and your employer) and the list of units outlined here are a guide only. Units covered will also depend on your prior learning and credit requirement. If there is something specific that you are interested in learning, please discuss this with your tutor during induction.
What if I don't have the entry requirements for a course?
There are other courses available to help you build up the skills and qualifications you need to be eligible for our courses. Please get in touch to discuss this further!
Which level can I study?
During your appointment assessment, we will help you work out which course will be the most suitable for you based on your results, previous experiences and interests.
Will my course cost?
Course tuition fees
As a charity, ELATT works tirelessly to access a range of funding and donations to keep our courses free.
In 2021-2022 we had 900 students in total, and none had to pay fees. That means 100% got a free course!
If you are over 19, not all our Level 3 qualifications are fully funded, so you might have to take out a student loan to do a Level 3 course. If that's the case for your Level 3 course, we'll let you know as soon as you apply.
We also can't train you if you are on a Student Visa, Visitor's Visa or Temporary Stay, or are an Overseas Student.
Each year we support hundreds of different people from all walks of life, of all backgrounds, ages, circumstances and skills levels. There's a really good chance that you can get a free course at ELATT, so apply now!
Studying Hours
These are all the study days and times. Your course will take place on some of these times. You'll find out more information after you apply.
Mornings
Monday9.30 - 16.30
Tuesday9.30 - 16.30
Wednesday9.30 - 16.30
Thursday9.30 - 16.30
Friday9.30 - 16.30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Evenings
MondayClosed
Tuesday18.00 - 21.00
WednesdayClosed
Thursday18.00 - 21.00
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
You are more than welcome to give us a call at 0800-0420-184 or email hello@elatt.org.uk to ask questions and find out more. We are available from 9am-5pm on weekdays.
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