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Opportunities to Learn at Appleby Online Centre
We are in the process of preparing our course schedule for the new
academic year starting September 2008. Dates, times and prices
will be announced shortly.
Our courses range from complete beginners' IT, to advanced use of office applications (database, spreadsheet, word processing, presentations and desk top publishing). We can tailor a course to suit your needs. We also have non-IT courses: languages, crafts and hobbies. FREE Internet taster sessions for beginners: learn to use the web and send emails with a supported session during any of our open hours. Call first to book a place. We can set you up with an email address and get you started, even if you have never used a computer before. Making the Most of the Web. Ask about flexible options to find out how to use the web for accessing services Information and Advice on Jobs & LearningWe can give you help with CV writing, job searches and career decisions. Interviews can be arranged at the centre with the Leicestershire adult careers advice organisation: NextStep. Call for details.
OpenOffice.org Training
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Course Name |
Fee |
| Beginners' IT Courses: | |
| Taster Sessions for Beginners (2 sessions, approx. 2 hours each) | FREE |
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Computers for Beginners, including Web & Email (5 weeks) |
FREE |
| Computers for Beginners Part 2 (a follow on course) | variable* |
| Word Processing for Beginners | variable* |
| Spreadsheets for Beginners | variable* |
| Clait Certificate (3 units) - Stephenson College | £** |
| Clait Diploma (5 units) - Stephenson College | £** |
| Intermediate Courses: | |
Word Processing with MS Word, approx 12 weeks |
variable* |
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Spreadsheets using Excel, approx 12 weeks |
variable* |
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Presentation Graphics using PowerPoint, approx 12 weeks |
variable* |
| Desk Top Publishing , approx 12 weeks | variable* |
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Using Windows, approx 12 weeks |
variable* |
| Higher Level Qualifications (Stephenson College) | |
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European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL Essentials) Level 1 |
£** |
| European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL Extra) Level 2 | £** |
| Advanced ECDL: Word processing (MS Word) | £** |
| Advanced ECDL: Database (Access) | £** |
| Advanced ECDL: Spreadsheets (Excel) | £** |
| Advanced ECDL: Presentations (PowerPoint) | £** |
*Variable charges apply for flexible length courses: £10 per
week with reductions for unwaged and over-60s
**Discounts are available on qualification courses for people on benefits
Clait Certificate has to be completed in six months. There is no time limit on the other beginners' and intermediate courses.
The European Computer Driving Licence is a longer, comprehensive course covering the basic use of many common applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet, presentations etc). It is an internationally recognised qualification administered in this country by the British Computer Society. There is a series of short tests.
For flexible courses, course advice and guidance, and drop-in Internet access:
Monday daytime: 9 am to 4.30 pm
Tuesday evening: 6 pm to 9 pm
Wednesday afternoon: 1 pm to 4.30 pm
Thursday evening: 6 pm to 9 pm
Friday daytime: 9 am to 4.30 pm
Please note that this listing could change, depending on the number of students who wish to enrol. You MUST book your place in advance - the course will only run if we have enough people booked.
| Course Name | Day | Time | Start Date 2008 | Hours per Week |
No. of Weeks |
Fee |
| Computers for Beginners Part I | 2.5 | 5 | ||||
| Computers for Beginners Part I | 2.5 | 5 | ||||
| Computers for Beginners Part I | 2.5 | 5 | ||||
| Computers for Beginners Part II (a follow on course) | 2.5 | 5 | ||||
| Computers for Beginners Part II (a follow on course) | 2.5 | 5 | ||||
| Computers for Beginners Part II (a follow on course) | 2.5 | 5 | ||||
| Computers for Beginners Part II (a follow on course) | 2.5 | 5 | ||||
| Managing Documents & Photos | 2.5 | 1 | ||||
| Managing Documents & Photos | 2.5 | 1 | ||||
| Managing Documents & Photos | 2.5 | 1 | ||||
| Managing Documents & Photos | 2.5 | 1 | ||||
| Intermediate Internet | 2 | 4 | ||||
| Intermediate Internet | 2 | 4 |
Single sessions designed for people who have completed the basic web and email course, and want to know more about using the web.
All sessions are 3 hours long and cost £10 each.
Each
session covers a range of topics - something for everyone.
| Day | Time | Date 2008 | |
| New Web: Blogs, RSS feeds, Wikis and more | tba | ||
| Making the Most of the Web | tba | ||
| Getting a Web Site: Where to Start | tba | ||
| Internet for Gardeners | Sat |
Full length courses start in September 2008
Tasters run throughout the year
Short taster courses can be arranged when we have enough people on our waiting list to arrange for a tutor. Call to add your name to the list.
| Course Name | Day | Time | Start Date 2008 | Hours per Week |
No. of Weeks |
Fee |
| French Language & Culture (beginners) - Caroline Hakinnen | 2 | 5 | ||||
| Italian Language & Culture (beginners) - Caroline Hakinnen | 2 | 5 | ||||
| Spanish for Beginners - Paul Allard | 2 | 5 |
These are not IT courses
| Course Name | Day | Time | Start Date 2008 | Hours per Week |
No. of Weeks |
Fee |
| Research your Family History - Cliff Way | 2 | 3 | ||||
| Creative Patchwork - Mary Lander | 1.5 | 6 |
You can start an open learning course at any time - just get in touch to book your first appointment. For classroom courses you must book in advance - the courses will only run if there are enough people booked on them.
To book a place:
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Call in at the Appleby Online Centre during open hours, or |
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Call or email Alison Cooper or Melanie Mills |
PDF files with more detail about the courses. You need Acrobat Reader installed to open these files:
Taught Courses from January 2008
Appleby Online Centre: 01530 274302
or email info@applebymagna.org.uk
All qualification courses are run in conjunction
with Stephenson College, Coalville. Courses without a qualification,
such as the Beginners' courses, are run independently by Information Byway.