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PITMAN TRAINING: OFFICE SKILLS
DIPLOMAS & AWARDS:
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Course Objective: To
provide you with the vital IT skills and professional office
skills training to improve your employment opportunities and
ensure you become a valuable asset to any business.
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Designed For:
Individuals who wish to learn the Microsoft Office applications
for use in employment.
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Prerequisites: None.
Course Content:
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Microsoft Word
Learn word processing skills to a good business standard. This
course will enable you to create professional looking documents,
produce tables, insert pictures and much more
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Microsoft Excel -
Learn spreadsheet skills to a good business standard. This will
enable you to create spreadsheets, enter data, formulas and
functions, create charts and more
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Microsoft PowerPoint
Gain competency in creating slide presentations. Areas covered
include formatting, inserting tables, pictures, sound and
hyperlinks and applying transition and timing effects
Benefits:
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The essential
Microsoft applications to help you when applying for a position
in an office environment
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The flexibility and
value of a self-study course designed to enable you to work at
your own pace
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Personalised
workbooks to use as a reference guide on completion of your
training
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The opportunity to
gain a Pitman Training Certificate that is recognised nationally
and internationally by employers
Duration: 80 hours / 4
weeks full time (based on a 20 - 30 hour week)
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Course Objective: To give value of learning how to use and
control Microsoft applications that will equip you for faster,
more effective computer work in the office or at home.
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Designed For:
Individuals who wish to validate their skills using Microsoft
Office applications.
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Prerequisites: None.
Course Content:
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Microsoft Word
Learn word processing skills to a good business standard. This
will enable you to create professional looking documents,
produce tables, insert pictures and much more.
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Microsoft Access
Develop database skills from initial design stage to running
reports and queries
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Microsoft Excel
Learn spreadsheet skills to a good business standard. This
course will enable you to create a spreadsheet, enter data,
formulas and functions, create charts and more
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Microsoft Outlook
Learn how to share, manage and schedule information
electronically
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Microsoft PowerPoint
Gain competency in creating slide presentations. Areas
covered include formatting, inserting tables, pictures, sound,
hyperlinks, and applying transition and timing effects to a
slide show
Recommended Electives
choose Four
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Computer Keyboard
Skills
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Keyboard Speed
Development
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Office Fast Modules
1 3
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Office Fast Modules
4 - 6
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Microsoft Excel
Expert
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Microsoft Word
Expert
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Microsoft Publisher
Benefits:
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The flexibility and
value of a self-study course designed to enable you to work at
your own pace
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Personalised
workbooks to use as a reference guide on completion of your
training
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The opportunity to
gain a Pitman Training Diploma that is recognised nationally and
internationally by employers On successful completion of this
diploma, and after successfully achieving four of the following
Microsoft courses and examinations: Word Expert, Excel Expert,
PowerPoint, Access or Outlook, students are eligible to achieve
Microsoft certification.
Duration: 140 hours / 5
weeks full time (based on a 20 - 30 hour week)
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Course Objective: To provide you with the essential IT and other
office skills required by todays business world, for whichever
area you decide to pursue your career.
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Designed For:
Individuals who wish to gain an understanding of the variety of
skills required in todays busy office environment.
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Prerequisites: None.
Course Content:
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Computer Keyboard
Skills Learn how to touch type accurately, using the correct
keyboard technique
AND/OR
Keyboard Speed Development Develop your typing speed to
improve productivity using graded copying exercises and timed
dictations. A number of stages are available of up to 70 wpm
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Windows XP Learn
the basic principles of the Windows XP Operating System
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Microsoft Word
Learn word processing skills to a good business standard. This
will enable you to create professional looking documents,
produce tables, insert pictures and more
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Microsoft Word
Expert Learn advanced word processing skills including mail
merge, creating graphs, creating and running macros, creating an
index, table of contents and much more
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Microsoft Excel
Learn spreadsheet skills to a good business standard. This
course will enable you to create a spreadsheet, enter data,
formulas and functions, create charts and more
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Microsoft Outlook
Learn how to share, manage and schedule information
electronically
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Communication at
Work Learn how to communicate effectively in the workplace
using verbal and non-verbal communication. Understand the
principles and structure of written communication
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Health and Safety
Essentials Learn health and safety essentials, fire safety,
manual handling, workstation safety and basic first aid
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Basic Book-keeping
Gain a clear understanding of the basic principles of
book-keeping. Learn how to maintain a cash book, petty cash
book and reconcile a bank statement
Benefits:
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The flexibility and
value of a self-study course designed to enable you to work at
your own pace
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Personalised
workbooks to use as a reference guide on completion of your
training
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The opportunity to
gain a Pitman Training Diploma that is recognised nationally and
internationally by employers
Duration: 80 hours / 3
weeks full time (based on a 20 - 30 hour week)
Course Content:
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Keyboard Speed
Development or typaz speed Develop your typing speed to
improve productivity.
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Effective Business
Communication Learn to communicate effectively in business by
letter, email, telephone and personal presentations.
OR
Business Document Production Develop skills and understanding
of routine and complex business documents.
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Microsoft Excel
Learn spreadsheet skills to a good business standard. This will
enable you to create spreadsheets, enter data, formulas and
functions, create charts and more.
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Microsoft Word
Learn word processing skills to a good business standard.
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Microsoft PowerPoint
Gain competency in creating slide presentations. Areas
covered include formatting, inserting tables, pictures, sound,
hyperlinks, and applying transition and timing effects to a
slide show.
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Microsoft Outlook
Learn how to share, manage and schedule information
electronically.
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Go
Get that Job!
Learn how to produce a CV, write a cover letter, job searching
and interview techniques.
Recommended Electives
choose Two
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Computer Keyboard
Skills or typaz
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Internet Skills
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Microsoft Publisher
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Microsoft Access
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Create, Manage and
Integrate Files
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Microsoft Word
Expert
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Office Fast (Modules
1-3)
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Office Fast (Modules
4-6)
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Go-Make a
Difference!
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Health and Safety
Essentials
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Introduction to
Business Structure and Law
Benefits:
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Equip you to start a
new career.
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The flexibility and
value of a self-study course designed to enable you to work at
your own pace.
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Personalised
workbooks to use as a reference guide on completion of your
training.
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The opportunity to
gain a Pitman Training Diploma that is recognised nationally and
internationally by employers.
Duration: 170 hours / 6
weeks full time (based on a 20 - 30 hour week)
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Course Objective: Individuals who wish to gain a range of
essential office and computer skills to be able to fulfil the
receptionist role - an integral role within a business
operation.
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Designed For:
Individuals who wish to gain a range of essential office and
computer skills to be able to fulfil the receptionist role - an
integral role within a business operation.
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Prerequisites: None.
Course Content:
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Computer Keyboard
Skills Learn how to touch type accurately, using the correct
keyboard technique
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Business Document
Production Develop skills and understanding of routine and
complex business documents
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Communication at
Work Learn how to communicate effectively in the workplace
using verbal and non-verbal communication. Understand the
principles and structure of written communication
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Microsoft Word
Learn word processing skills to a good business standard
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Microsoft Outlook
Learn how to share, manage and schedule information
electronically
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Professional
Receptionist Workshop
Recommended Electives
choose One
Benefits:
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The flexibility and
value of a self-study course designed to enable you to work at
your own pace
-
Personalised
workbooks to use as a reference guide on completion of your
training
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The opportunity to
gain a Pitman Training Diploma that is recognised nationally and
internationally by employers
Duration: 110 hours / 4
weeks full time (based on a 20 - 30 hour week)
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Course Objective: To equip you for the role of manager or team
leader
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Designed For: Those
new to management or team leadership, or who are aspiring to
this type of role.
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Prerequisites: None
Course Content:
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Introduction to
Business Structure and Law - Learn about why different types of
business exist, terms relating to business, AGMs and EGMs, roles
and responsibilities of shareholders, directors and company
secretary
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Understanding
Business Accounts will help you understand how to read and
interpret business accounts
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Microsoft Excel
Learn spreadsheet skills to a good business standard. This will
enable you to create spreadsheets, enter data, formulas and
functions, create charts and more
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Microsoft PowerPoint
Gain competency in creating slide presentations. Areas covered
include formatting, inserting tables, pictures, sound,
hyperlinks, and applying transition and timing effects to a
slide show
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Microsoft Word
Learn word processing skills to a good business standard.
OR
Microsoft Word Expert Learn advanced word processing skills
including mail merge, creating and running macros, creating an
index, table of contents and more
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Microsoft Outlook
Learn how to share, manage and schedule information
electronically
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Time Management
Discover the techniques for getting more done in less time
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Personalities,
Profiles and Plans Gain insights into how team members respond
and examine various learning styles. Discover methods for
creating achievable goals
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Communications in an
Organisation The ability to communicate effectively is a vital
part of anyones career toolbox. Key areas include:
understanding what gets in the way of effective communication;
different types of information; finding and using the right
information
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Different Leadership
Attributes and Skills Examine different styles of leadership
topics and find out what type of leader you are. Explore
emotional intelligence and how it can help you in the workplace
Recommended Electives
choose Two
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Office Fast (Modules
1-3)
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Office Fast (Modules
4-6)
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Get into Marketing
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Go - Make A
Difference or Go Get That Job!
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Microsoft Excel
Expert
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Managing Internal
and External workplace communications
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Interpersonal
Communications
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Get Into HR
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Get Into PR
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Principles,
Standards and Conventions of Accounting
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Sage 50 Accounts
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Book-keeping Level 2
Module 1
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Marketing Mix
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Marketing Principles
and Practices
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Team Development
Benefits:
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Equip you to start a
new career.
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The flexibility and
value of a self-study course designed to enable you to work at
your own pace.
-
Personalised
workbooks to use as a reference guide on completion of your
training.
-
The opportunity to
gain a Pitman Training Diploma that is recognised nationally and
internationally by employers.
Duration: 150 hours / 5
weeks full time (based on a 20 - 30 hour week)
Course Content:
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Computer
Keyboard Skills Learn how to touch type accurately, using the
correct keyboard technique
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Effective
Business Communication Learn to communicate effectively in
business by letter, email, telephone and personal
presentations.
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Book-keeping Level 2 Module 1 - Learn double-entry book-keeping
in order to keep accurate accounting records
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Microsoft
Excel Learn spreadsheet skills to a good business standard.
This will enable you to create spreadsheets, enter data,
formulas and functions, create charts and more.
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Microsoft
Word Learn word processing skills to a good business standard.
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Microsoft
Word Expert - Learn advanced word processing skills including
mail merge, graphs, macros, creating an index, table of contents
and more.
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Microsoft
PowerPoint Gain competency in creating slide presentations.
Areas covered include formatting, inserting tables, pictures,
sound, hyperlinks, and applying transition and timing effects to
a slide show.
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Microsoft
Outlook Learn how to share, manage and schedule information
electronically.
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Get Into
HR Learn the main principles of HR, including methods of
recruitment, reviewing application forms, preparing for
interviews, employee induction and contracts of employment
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Different
Leadership Attributes and Skills Examine different styles of
leadership topics and find out what type of leader you are.
Explore emotional intelligence and how it can help you in the
workplace
Recommended Electives
choose Two
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Numeric Data Entry
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Understanding
Business Accounts
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Health & Safety
Essentials
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Speedwriting
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Introduction to
Business Structure and Law
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Go
Get that Job!
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Practical Payroll
Level 2
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Sage 50 Accounts
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Sage Payroll
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Time Management
e-learning
Benefits:
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Equip you to start a
new career.
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The flexibility and
value of a self-study course designed to enable you to work at
your own pace.
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Personalised
workbooks to use as a reference guide on completion of your
training.
-
The opportunity to
gain a Pitman Training Diploma that is recognised nationally and
internationally by employers.
Duration: 200 hours / 7
weeks full time (based on a 20 - 30 hour week)
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I got the job! At the interview, I didn't have to think
about it, I knew I could do it, thanks to my Pitman Diploma
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