Basic Computing

We have lots of face-to-face and live, online courses that will help people use their PCs, laptops and devices without fuss, fear or stress. Our basic computer courses will help you familiarise and brush up on professional skills that require working on computers. And we minimise the technical jargon that can confuse people.

Our Intro to PCs for Beginners course is great for people who want to build their confidence in using devices and for job-seekers looking to improve their job prospects.

And we have lots of FREE online sessions that will quickly get you up-to-speed with the latest in MS Office 365, Zoom, and much more.

Basic Computing

March 8th, 2023

  • Intro to PCs
  • Windows Tips (FREE Online)
  • Word Tips (FREE Online)
  • Excel Tips (On-demand Online)
  • PowerPoint Tips (FREE Online)
  • Outlook Tips (FREE Online)

Intro to PCs for Beginners


Detailed Content

This is a 1-day hands-on, face-to face course, and participants will learn how to:

 

Computer Essentials & Shortcuts:

  • Start a Windows PC and log on.
  • Use keyboard and mouse shortcuts for using a Windows PC.
  • Work with Windows apps, using shortcuts.
  • Move, size, maximise and minimise windows.
  • Introduction to customising your PC/laptop (settings, hardware, etc).
  • Navigate and create folders to organise files.
  • Intro to the ‘cloud’, create a free Microsoft or Google account, obtain free apps, etc.
  • Use the Recycle Bin.

Word-processing Essentials (MS Word OR Google Docs):

  • Type a simple letter.
  • Edit and format text.
  • Create, save and open files.

Spreadsheet Essentials (MS Excel or Google SHEETS):

  • Create a simple spreadsheet.
  • Enter headings, data and simple formulas.
  • Create a simple chart/graph.

E-mail Essentials (Outlook OR GMail):

  • Create, send and receive e-mail.
  • Reply and forward emails.
  • Send attachments.
  • Organise and manage email.

Internet Essentials (Internet Explorer OR Chrome):

  • Use shortcuts for browsing the Internet.
  • Save web pages to favourites.
  • Download images from the web and use in documents.

Flexible Options

Courses are delivered in our training rooms, or can be conducted in your training room onsite, or as live, online sessions. And content/outcomes can be customised/tailor-made to your requirements.

See Benefits to the right for a list of services provided to all participants (depending on the course).

For more details or to inquire about a closed corporate or online program, use our inquiry form here or phone us on (02) 6041 2711.


Prerequisites

No experience with a Windows PC/laptop is required. Some use of a PC/laptop would be beneficial.

Upcoming Dates


    No courses or sessions scheduled. Inquire via phone (02) 6041 2711 or use our Contact Us page.

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Benefits

Windows Seven Speedy Shortcuts (Live Online) – FREE


Detailed Content

This is a 1-hour FREE live, online session and participants will learn how to:

  • Revise important Windows basics and shortcuts.
  • Work with app windows more efficiently (on dual-screens, etc).
  • Access Windows settings more easily.
  • Use great ‘Search’ shortcuts to find what you’re looking for (apps, settings, controls, etc).
  • How to switch off annoying notifications and other reminders.
  • Set up and manage your folder / file system
  • Access the all-important Control Panel and System settings.
  • Optimise your hard drive and Windows performance.
  • Customise/change advanced settings (Windows updates, User Account Control, etc)
  • Customise your Windows experience – desktop icons, common apps, etc.
  • Answer your questions and solve issues.

What You Receive During Online Session

All participants receive:

  • PDF workbook of step-by-step instructions.
  • Interactivity – you can ask and answer questions.
  • Recording of the session for on-demand reviewing later.
  • Support for your questions after the session.

What You Require For Online Session

  • Your PC/laptop, with internet, sound enabled and speakers.
  • A headset with microphone is recommended.
  • Double-screen or wide-screen if you wish to follow the trainer, otherwise you just view.

For more details or to inquire about a closed corporate or online program, use our inquiry form here or phone us on (02) 6041 2711.


Prerequisites

No experience is assumed nor required. Some experience with a Windows 10 PC/laptop/device is suggested however.

Upcoming Dates


    No courses or sessions scheduled. Inquire via phone (02) 6041 2711 or use our Contact Us page.

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Word Seven Speedy Shortcuts (Live Online) – FREE


Detailed Content

This is a 1-hour FREE live, online session and participants will learn how to:

  • Use Word’s top 7 tips and tricks.
  • Customise the Word toolbars to make it work better for you.
  • Use the keyboard and mouse better.
  • Use proper keyboarding.
  • Be more productive.
  • Save time and be more effective.
  • Use the quick ways rather than the slow ways.
  • Use the shortcuts rather than the longcuts.
  • Answer your questions and solve issues.

What You Receive During Online Session

All participants receive:

  • PDF workbook of step-by-step instructions.
  • Interactivity – you can ask and answer questions.
  • Recording of the session for on-demand reviewing later.
  • Support for your questions after the session.

What You Require For Online Session

  • Your PC/laptop, with internet, sound enabled and speakers.
  • A headset with microphone is recommended.
  • Double-screen or wide-screen if you wish to follow the trainer, otherwise you just view.

For more details or to inquire about a closed corporate or online program, use our inquiry form here or phone us on (02) 6041 2711.


Prerequisites

No experience is assumed nor required. Some experience with Word is suggested however.

Upcoming Dates


    No courses or sessions scheduled. Inquire via phone (02) 6041 2711 or use our Contact Us page.

More Dates

Excel Seven Speedy Shortcuts (On-demand Online) – FREE


Detailed Content

This is an approximately 1-hour FREE, on-demand, online session. Register using the link to the right and you’ll gain immediate access for any-time viewing.

You will learn:

  • Excel’s top 7 tips and tricks.
  • Customising the Excel toolbar to make it work better for you.
  • How to use the keyboard and mouse better, proper keyboarding, etc
  • Being more productive with Excel.
  • Use the quick ways rather than the slow ways.
  • Use the shortcuts rather than the longcuts.
  • Answers to your questions and issues – via offline comments.

What You Receive

All participants receive:

  • Permanent access to the FREE learning, anytime and anywhere you want.
  • Please note that a workbook is NOT provided.
  • Ability to follow along or just watch and take notes.
  • Support for your questions after the session.

What You Require For Online Session

  • Your PC/laptop/device, with internet, sound enabled and speakers.
  • Second screen or wide-screen if you wish to follow the trainer, otherwise you just view.

For more details or to inquire about obtaining this FREE course for your personnel, use our inquiry form here or phone us on (02) 6041 2711.


Prerequisites

No experience is assumed nor required. Some experience with Excel is suggested however.

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PowerPoint Seven Speedy Shortcuts (Live Online)


Detailed Content

This is a 1-hour FREE live, online session and participants will learn how to:

  • Use PowerPoint’s top 7 tips and tricks.
  • Customise the PowerPoint’s toolbars to make it work better for you.
  • Use the keyboard and mouse better.
  • Use proper keyboarding.
  • Be more productive.
  • Save time and be more effective.
  • Use the quick ways rather than the slow ways.
  • Use the shortcuts rather than the longcuts.
  • Answer your questions and solve issues.

What You Receive During Online Session

All participants receive:

  • PDF workbook of step-by-step instructions.
  • Interactivity – you can ask and answer questions.
  • Recording of the session for on-demand reviewing later.
  • Support for your questions after the session.

What You Require For Online Session

  • Your PC/laptop, with internet, sound enabled and speakers.
  • A headset with microphone is recommended.
  • Double-screen or wide-screen if you wish to follow the trainer, otherwise you just view.

For more details or to inquire about a closed corporate or online program, use our inquiry form here or phone us on (02) 6041 2711.


Prerequisites

No experience is assumed nor required. Some experience with PowerPoint is suggested however.

Upcoming Dates


    No courses or sessions scheduled. Inquire via phone (02) 6041 2711 or use our Contact Us page.

More Dates

Outlook Top Seven Speedy Shortcuts (Live Online)


Detailed Content

This is a 1-hour FREE live, online session and participants will learn how to:

  • Use Outlook’s top 7 tips and tricks.
  • Customise the Outlook’s toolbars to make it work better for you.
  • Use the keyboard and mouse better.
  • Use proper keyboarding.
  • Be more productive.
  • Save time and be more effective.
  • Use the quick ways rather than the slow ways.
  • Use the shortcuts rather than the longcuts.
  • Answer your questions and solve issues.

What You Receive During Online Session

All participants receive:

  • PDF workbook of step-by-step instructions.
  • Interactivity – you can ask and answer questions.
  • Recording of the session for on-demand reviewing later.
  • Support for your questions after the session.

What You Require For Online Session

  • Your PC/laptop, with internet, sound enabled and speakers.
  • A headset with microphone is recommended.
  • Double-screen or wide-screen if you wish to follow the trainer, otherwise you just view.

For more details or to inquire about a closed corporate or online program, use our inquiry form here or phone us on (02) 6041 2711.


Prerequisites

No experience is assumed nor required. Some experience with Outlook is suggested however.

Upcoming Dates


    No courses or sessions scheduled. Inquire via phone (02) 6041 2711 or use our Contact Us page.

More Dates

Recent Reviews – Basic & Remote Computing Courses

I will save so much more time now! (Intro to PCs - for Beginners)

Rated 5.0 out of 5
September 24, 2020

This training is bound to save me an hour of work a day, meaning I can pay this investment off in days!

Karen

Impressive! (Intro to PCs - for Beginners)

Rated 5.0 out of 5
September 24, 2020

I loved the broad range of areas covered!

Wayne (Senior Team Manager)

Can't wait to come back! (Intro to PCs for Beginners)

Rated 5.0 out of 5
September 24, 2020

Everything was explained so well and shown to me in layman’s terms. It made learning a whole lot easier.

I highly recommend this course for people like me who are a little afraid of computers but want to learn more.

Margaret (Aged care nurse)

Fabulous! (PowerPoint - Top Seven Speedy Shortcuts, Live Online)

Rated 5.0 out of 5
September 24, 2020

I think Mark is fabulous at presenting and keeping it informative, light and funny. Love it!

Amber (Albury Wodonga Health)

Save Heaps! (Word - Intermediate)

Rated 5.0 out of 5
April 2, 2020

The ease of getting around the computer and how easy things were to achieve will save heaps of time!

Kerry (Childcare - Worksafe)

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