Coupar Angus
Institute of Technology

Information Technology

Computing
Our IT Department offers wide range of computer courses ranging from basic computer skills to international certifications.

Some of our popular programs include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, HTML/DHTML Programming and PC Diagnostics / Repair.

For a full list of available courses click here.

Course synopsis for Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint and PC Technician are outlined below:
  • MS Word
  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS PowerPoint
  • PC Technician
Microsoft Word - Level 1 (BSBITU201A)
Contents:
Safe work practices, Identify document purpose, Layout and style of document, Design of a document, Locate and open files, Word processing techniques

Preparing word processed documents, Shortcut keys, Function keys, Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010, Ribbon, Quick access toolbar, Creating a new document, Working with text, Open an existing document, Working with tabs, Mini toolbar, Page display modes, Zoom, Show/ Hide, Text Formatting, Spelling and grammar check, Using USB memory device, Paragraph settings, Working with columns, Page formatting, Headers & Footers, Styles, Bullets and numbering

Using navigation pane, Preview and print document.

Available modes:  Face-to-face, Online
Fees:  $350

Microsoft Word - Level 2 (BSBITU303A)
Contents:
Safe work practices, Identify document purpose and organisational requirements, Choosing the right software, Design of a document

Working with fonts, paragraphs, line spacing, tabs, Shading and borders, Bullets & Numbering, Page setup, page breaks, Working with quick styles, themes, text boxes, Styles, Columns, Columns and section breaks, Section numbers, Working with templates, Style Inspector, reveal formatting, Building blocks, Quick part, Headers and footers, Fields

Working with tables, layout ribbon, design ribbon, Borders and shading, Working with pictures, shapes, charts, captions

Working with table of contents, cross-references, Footnotes, endnotes, Mail merge, Labels and envelopes, File integration, Printing, Saving backups, Compatibility mode, Document inspector, Encryption, Thesaurus, Find and Replace, Auto correct, Format painter.

Available modes:  Face-to-face, Online
Fees:  $350

Microsoft Word - Level 3 (BSBITU401A)
Contents:
Safe work practices, Identify document purpose and organisational requirements, Introduction to macros, table of contents, page / section breaks, styles

Saving a document, Working with templates, Working with paragraphs, line spacing, borders and shading, Bullets and numbering, tabs, page setup, page breaks, Quick styles, Styles, themes, text boxes, style inspector, Building blocks, quick part, Headers and footers, Fields, Tables, Layout and design ribbon, Working with images, captions, shapes, Smart Art, charts

Working with macros, table of contents, Section breaks, footnotes, endnotes, Cross-references, Mail Merge, File integration, File sharing, Printing, Saving backup files, Saving in different formats, Document inspector, Encryption, Thesaurus, Find and replace, Autocorrect, Format painter

Available modes:  Face-to-face, Online
Fees:  $350
Microsoft Excel - Level 1 (BSBITU202A)
Contents:
Safe work practices, Energy and resource conservation, Identify task and organisational requirements, Spreadsheet terminologies.

Introduction to Excel worksheet, Ribbon, quick access toolbar, home tab, Creating a new workbook, Moving around a worksheet, Cell referencing, Editing text, Saving a file, Select, copy and move data, Insert, delete rows and columns, Column width, row height, Formatting text, Sorting, page layout, Creating formulae, auto sum, error checks, Functions, Range references, Working with multiple sheets.

Working with charts, Design, layout and format tabs, Preview, working with templates, Protecting a worksheet, Saving worksheet on USB memory device.

Available modes:  Face-to-face, Online
Fees:  $350

Microsoft Excel - Level 2 (BSBITU304A)
Contents:
Safe work practices, Energy and resource conservation, Identify task and organisational requirements, Spreadsheet terminologies.

Introduction to Excel worksheet, Ribbon, quick access toolbar, home tab, Creating a new workbook, Moving around a worksheet, Cell referencing, Editing text, Saving a file, Working with style sheets and automatic functions, Sorting

Open existing workbook, Select , copy and move data, Insert, delete rows and columns, Column width, row height, Formatting text, page layout, Creating, viewing and testing formulae, Error checks, Range references, Working with multiple sheets.

Working with charts, Design, layout and format tabs, Preview, Protecting a worksheet, Saving worksheet on USB memory device.

Available modes:  Face-to-face, Online
Fees:  $350

Microsoft Excel - Level 3 (BSBITU402A)
Contents:
Safe work practices, Energy and resource conservation, Identify task and organisational requirements.

Linking multiple worksheets, Cell referencing, Cell formatting, Conditional formatting, Test formulae, Working with macros, Working with templates, Quick access toolbar, Data checks, error checks, Data validation, Import / export data, Accessing help, Working with charts.

Available modes:  Face-to-face, Online
Fees:  $350
Microsoft Outlook - Level 1 (BSBITU203A)
Contents:
Introduction to Microsoft Outlook, Organisational policies and procedures, Create a new email, CC and BCC, Requesting read receipt, Attachments, Confidentiality, Message importance level, Suspicious email, Dealing with returned mail.

Security levels, spam, junk email, Phishing, viruses, malware, Create new mailbox, auto archive, Clean-up folder, message rules, Mailing list.

Internet browser, instant messaging, Web conferencing, chat rooms, forums, email groups, Social media, Internet étiquette.

Available modes:  Face-to-face, Online
Fees:  $350
Microsoft PowerPoint - Level 1 (BSBITU302B)
Contents:
Safe work practices, Identify purpose, requirements and audience, The 4Ps.

Creating a presentation, adding slide contents, outline view, slide design, notes, handouts, working with templates, presentation features, transitions, builds, hidden slides, custom slide show, designated time line.

Proof reading, printing, handling optical disks, magnetic media.

Available modes:  Face-to-face, Online
Fees:  $350
PC Technician - Level 1
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By attending this course you will be preparing yourself for CompTIA A+ Exam 220-701 as well.

Available modes:  Face-to-face
Fees:  $650 including course material

PC Technician - Level 2
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By attending this course you will be preparing yourself for CompTIA A+ Exam 220-702 as well.

Available modes:  Face-to-face
Fees:  $650 including course material

Free Offer
Pay $1300 in lump sum and get CompTIA A+ Exam Vouchers for FREE.
Net savings of $220.
Course Duration and Class Timings
Online Study Mode (if available) - 1 day to 24 months
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