Home and Office IT

What is it?

Learn how to create professional looking documents on your own computer, from wall charts to posters and flyers.

Next Steps

To get help choosing the right course, learn with the support of a tutor, or find out if you could get funding, visit your nearest learndirect centre.

What is it?

 Databases are an essential part of organising and storing data - and knowing how to create and manage them can be a great advantage. Use them to keep records and contacts and build your data within a clear structure, at home, or for your business.

Next Steps

To get help choosing the right course, learn with the support of a tutor, or find out if you could get funding, visit your nearest learndirect centre.

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What is it?

It's one thing to know how to use a word processing package - and quite another to produce creative, eye-catching documents! Desktop Publishing lets you increase the benefit - and the fun! - you get from your computer.

Next Steps

To get help choosing the right course, learn with the support of a tutor, or find out if you could get funding, visit your nearest learndirect centre.

What is it?

The ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) is one of the most widely recognised computing qualifications. It's made up of seven separate sections, which together lead to the ECDL qualification, a certificate recognised by both public and private sector organisations.

Next Steps

To get help choosing the right course, learn with the support of a tutor, or find out if you could get funding, visit your nearest learndirect centre.

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What is it?

ITQ is a nationally-recognised programme, designed by employers to meet the needs of today's businesses. It is tailor-made for you, taking into account all your existing IT skills and any qualifications you may already have, such as the European Computer Driving Licence, CLAiT Plus, New CLAiT or Microsoft Office Specialist.

Read more about the ITQ

Next Steps

To get help choosing the right course, learn with the support of a tutor, or find out if you could get funding, visit your nearest learndirect centre.

What is it?

Viruses and Spam can vary from being an annoyance to a serious risk to you computer's security. Learn how to protect yourself and your data!

Next Steps

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What is it?

Presentations are a widely used technique - and can be an effective business tool, whether you're selling to customers or putting a point across to colleagues. 

Next Steps

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What is it?

Do you have all the skills you need to deliver projects on schedule and within budget? Learn new techniques to manage projects more effectively and ensure you reach your objectives.

Next Steps

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What is it?

Knowing how to create and maintain spreadsheets can be a very useful skill. Use them to manage budgets and even keep track of your personal finances!

Next Steps

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What is it?

Get started with the IT basics or build on what you already know. You can learn about email, the internet and software applications, improve your office skills or even learn about web design. You can buy some courses online and get learning right away!

Next Steps

To get help choosing the right course, learn with the support of a tutor, or find out if you could get funding, visit your nearest learndirect centre.

Or, to learn independently buy a course online today.

What is it?

A comprehensive range of courses to help you build on your basic IT skills and get more from computers at home or at work.

Next Steps

To get help choosing the right course, learn with the support of a tutor, or find out if you could get funding, visit your nearest learndirect centre.

Or, to learn independently buy a course online today.

What is it?

A range of jargon-free courses and step-by-step guides to give you all the skills you need to build a professional-looking website for business or pleasure.

Next Steps

To get help choosing the right course, learn with the support of a tutor, or find out if you could get funding, visit your nearest learndirect centre.

Or, to learn independently buy a course online today.