IT Faculty

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Computing Skills

Computing skills for use in business
Understand the Windows operating system
Produce professional documents
Store and file personal accounts
Connect to the Internet and browse the Web
Send and receive e-mails
Work with databases and graphics
Software Supplied

Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician

This IT course demonstrates the skills to successfully support windows end users.
Installing Windows operating system.
Troubleshooting system startup and user logons.
Managing users and the Windows environment.
Typical jobs include Help Desk Technician and PC or Technical Support Specialist

Microsoft Office 2007

Basic computing course designed to assist with work in any modern office and keep up with technology
Microsoft Word (Word processing)
Microsoft Excel (Spreadsheets)
Microsoft PowerPoint (Graphics)
Type letters, reports and add graphics
Produce charts, graphs and detailed calculations
Create presentations
Software supplied

Sun Certified Java Programmer

Java technology is everywhere: the web, PCs, mobile phones, TV set-top boxes, smart cards. This computing course enables you to become fluent in Java - quickly
Java Runtime environment
Packages and Abstract Modifiers
Swing Components
Networking in Java
Java Language Fundamentals
Java Modifiers
Flow Control in Java

CompTIA A+ Certification

Computing course specializing in computer maintenance.
Build, install, configure and upgrade computers
Understand computer terminology - Microprocessors, RAM, motherboards etc.
Recognise and solve common operating system errors
Work in the IT industry, run your own business
Achieve certification in Computer Maintenance

CompTIA Network+ Computer Networking

Network + IT course is seen by the IT Industry as the perfect entry point into a Networking career
Foundations of Networking,
Wireless communication.
Network design, infrastructure and data transmission.
Server configuration, tools and security,
WAN Devices.
Network and Server maintenance and troubleshooting.

VB.net Computer Programming

Build the next generation of applications for Microsoft Windows and the Web using skills developed with this computing course.
Design stand-alone applications
Computer limits and functions
Software applications
Program design
The Visual Basic language
Graphics techniques
Database and web applications
Multimedia effects

Web Design Adobe Dreamweaver CS3

CIW is recognised throughout UK industry as setting the standard for excellence in Web and Internet training and job-role certification

IT Faculty

The IT faculty is headed by the Faculty Manager Mike Masters, who is highly experienced within the educational sector particularly in the IT field.
His team consists of tutors who are well qualified in the subjects that they teach.

It is the policy of the Company for all tutors to be qualified or in the process of qualifying for Distance Learning Tutoring qualifications. This is in addition to Continuous Professional Development to ensure that they are aware of the latest techniques and products.

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