| New CLAIT: Using a Computer |
| This course provides an introduction to using a computer and creating and managing simple documents. Users will develop familiarity with the particular hardware to be used, and the concepts of data input, output (printing) and basic document management. |
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- Introduction to the personal computer
- Hardware and software
- The Graphical User Interface and desktop
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- Security and safety
- Organising and managing files and data
- Editing and printing data
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| New CLAIT: Word Processing |
| This course provides an introduction to using a word processor to create, manage and edit text files and to format text, layout and document properties. Users will gain familiarity with word processing software, along with a sound understanding of text manipulation and basic formatting. |
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- Using word processing software
- Entering text
- Editing text
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- Formatting text and paragraphs
- Printing word processing files
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| New CLAIT: Electronic Communication |
| This course provides an introduction to using e-mail and browser software to receive and transmit messages and attachments electronically, and to using the Internet for research. Users will develop familiarity with the software used and the concepts of network-based communications, along with a sound understanding of mailbox management and search engines. |
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- Using e-mail
- Creating e-mail messages
- Using e-mail features
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- Receiving and organising e-mail
- Using browser software
- Using search and other browser features
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| This course provides an introduction to using spreadsheet software to enter, edit and present numerical data using formulae and basic formatting tools. Users will gain familiarity with spreadsheet software, along with a sound understanding of the use and manipulation of formulae and basic numerical formatting. |
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- Using spreadsheet software
- Entering data
- Editing and sorting data
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- Using formulae
- Formatting data
- Managing and printing spreadsheets
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| This course provides an introduction to using database software to add to and amend an existing database and to select, sort and print data. Users will develop familiarity with database software, along with a sound understanding of database concepts and selection/query tools. |
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- Using database software
- Entering and editing data
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- Creating queries
- Presenting data
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| New CLAIT: Presentation Graphics |
| This course provides an introduction to using presentation graphics software to produce a simple presentation including an imported image file. Users will gain familiarity with the software used, along with a sound understanding of presentation graphics concepts. |
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- Using presentation graphics software
- Setting up a slide layout
- Entering and editing data
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- Formatting text
- Managing and printing presentation files
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