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Welcome to the NEW Learning Laboratory Web Site.

Scroll down to click on the links below to see the latest information on courses available, and schedules, as well as book online.

There are many new changes happening at The Learning Laboratory. We are pleased to announce new PC's in all classrooms, which will increase the flexibility of our room configurations.

We are also Vista ready to train you and your team in all aspects of the new Vista operating system, and Microsoft's new Office 2007.

Please note as of January 2008, course durations and content will be slightly adjusted to further suit our clients needs. Our schedules and outlines will soon be updated  to reflect these changes.
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Understanding PC's - Course Outline


Duration
1 day Course

Course Aims
This course is designed for anyone who has never used a computer. It will introduce new users to the hardware and software components of personal computers.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:

• understand hardware and software   • open and close applications   • use an operating system  • understand word processing basics 
• understand spreadsheet basics    • understand database basics   • use a printer   • browse the Internet

Training Method
Training is conducted by professional trainers, using hands on exercises and user practise to consolidate concepts.

Prerequisite
None.

Course Content
The Basics of a Computer System
• What is a Computer System?   • Hardware Components   • The Keyboard Areas   • Using a mouse
• Considerations when buying a computer

Windows
• Starting Applications   • Minimise, Maximise and Restore   • Moving and Sizing Windows   • Switching between Applications
• Quitting an Application   • Shutting the Computer Down   • The Task Bar   • The Start Menu
• Customising the Desktop

File Management
• Windows Explorer   • Running an Application
• Recognising Icons

Files and Folders
• Expanding and Collapsing Folders    • Selecting Files and Folders   • Creating, Copying and Deleting    • Renaming Existing Files
• The Toolbar

Word Processing Basics
• Starting and Exiting Word for Windows   • The Toolbars   • Creating and Saving a Document   • Previewing a Document before Printing
• Printing a Document   • Correcting Errors in Text   • Formatting Characters

Spreadsheet Basics
• Worksheet Applications   • Starting Excel for Windows   • Parts of the Workbook Window   • Moving around the Worksheet
• Enter data into the worksheet   • Formulas

Database Basics
• Database Applications   • Explore the Access Window   • Open and Close Databases   • Components of a Database
• Find specific data in a Database

The Internet
• Access the Internet   • Navigate web site   • Send email


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