Get your career off to
a flying start with a Pitman Training Introduction to Office Skills Diploma
All businesses need highly skilled staff and, with the continuing development of IT as part of every role, it is important when considering a career within an office environment that you have the right skills to do a variety of jobs. Much of the work in any business is carried out on a computer; whether it is typing letters, inputting data or booking appointments. So, a working knowledge of Microsoft and other office skills are essential to give individuals a good understanding of what is required in today’s busy office.
Whatever the role, a career in any office environment is both challenging and demanding and, will give the individual a true insight into the many career paths that are available.
Learning these office skills is easy with Pitman Training. Our tried and trusted methods are the best available. You will work at your own pace in our comfortable premises, helped by experienced tutors as required.
You choose your own hours and keep the reference materials when the course is over. On completion, you will receive a Pitman Training Diploma that is
recognised nationally and internationally by employers.
Core Subjects (choose
FOUR)
Computer Keyboard Skills
Learn how to touch type accurately, using the correct keyboard technique. This may help to reduce the risk of RSI (repetitive strain injury).
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, taking you up to a speed of 70 wpm.
Windows XP
Learn the basic principles of the Windows XP operating system.
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.
Microsoft Word Expert
Learn advanced word processing skills including mailmerge, creating graphs, creating and running macros, creating an index, table of contents and more.
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.
Microsoft Outlook
Learn how to share, manage and schedule information electronically. Covers the use of email, electronic calendar, scheduling meetings and appointments, creating and assigning tasks, creating address lists.
Health & Safety Essentials
Learn health and safety essentials, fire safety, manual handling, workstation safety and basic first aid.
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.
Basic Book-keeping
Gain a clear understanding of the basic principles of book-keeping. Learn how to maintain a cash book, petty cash books and reconcile a bank statement.
Guideline Learning Time
3 weeks full-time or 80 hours flexi study
(full-time is based on approx 20 hours a week)
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This was a
great all-round course for me; I needed to get an
understanding of what office skills I would require for my
first job. I now feel able to apply for jobs I didn't
think I would be qualified for when I left college.
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