Spreadsheets

Microsoft Excel 2010 - Level 2

Duration 1 day
Number of Places 12
Course Fee TBA
Subjects Taught • Creating & Applying Templates
• Sorting & Filtering Data
• Managing Lists with Data Tables
• Create Complex Functions
• Presenting Data Using Charts
Course Content Microsoft Excel Level 2
Further Enquiries info@itaa.ie
Tel: 01 417 9696
Trainer New Horizons
Location of Course Dublin City Centre
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

ECDL - European Computer Driving Licence

Duration This is a 7 or 8 day course. 9:00am to 5:00pm. Course will run on the following dates (Wednesdays)-23/10/2013, 30/10/2013, 06/11/2013, 13/11/2013, 20/11/2013, 27/11/2013 & 04/12/2013.
Comment Accreditation:
This is an accredited course. Each participant requires an ECDL Skills Card which is the official record of their progress. The exams will be corrected by an ECDL accredited tester – this will not be the tutor. Upon completion of all 7 modules Direct Training Ireland will submit the Skills card to ICS-Skills (the Irish awarding body for the ECDL Foundation), who will issued the certification.
Number of Places Maximum number will be 10 participants.
Subjects Taught Course Outline would include: 7 modules with 7 exams
Module 1
Concepts of computing – computer theory.

Module 2
File Management – learning to use the computer and manage files and folders.

Module 3
Word Processing – creating, editing and printing documents using Microsoft Word

Module 4
Spreadsheets – use Microsoft Excel to generate worksheets and graphs.

Module 5
Databases – gather, analyse and extract data using Microsoft Access.

Module 6
Presentations – create meaningful, professional presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.

Module 7
Information & Communications – surf the web and send email using Microsoft Internet Explorer and Outlook.

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment This course is open for bookings and will eun on the following dates (Wednesdays) : 23/10/2013, 30/10/2013, 06/11/2013, 13/11/203, 20/11/2013, 27/11/2013 & 04/12/2013.
Course Content This course is designed for anyone who wishes to gain an internationally recognised computer qualification. There are no pre-requisites fro attending this course and people of all ages and backgrounds will benefit from attending.

All participants will have detailed notes and sample exams for each module. These will be supplied in pdf format on CD at the start of the course.

A typical schedule would look like this:
Day 1 – Module 1 course
Day 2 – Module 1 exam – Module 2 course
Day 3 – Module 2 exam – Module 3 course
Day 4 – Module 3 exam – Module 4 course
Day 5 – Module 4 exam – Module 5 course
Day 6 – Module 5 exam – Module 6 course
Day 7 – Module 6 exam – Module 7 course
Day 8 – Module 7 exam – Repeat exams if required

Further Enquiries Oonagh McGregor
South West Gnó Skillnet
Tel: 064 6636622
Email: info@southwestgno.com
Learning Outcomes Aims & Training Objectives - At the end of the training session participants will be able to:
· Have a fuller understanding of how to use a computer.
· Know the parts of a computer
· Understand the specifications of computer hardware and software.
· Be able to create folder structures and organise files.
· Create professional documents using a word processing applications.
· Be able to generate calculated spreadsheets and graphs.
· Know how to create a simple database and extract data as required.
· Produce professional PowerPoint presentations.
· Be able to use the internet and communicate effectively through email.
Methods of Assessment Proposed Methodology (Training Approach & Evaluation method):
This is a highly interactive course which combines facilitator presentation with hands-on exercises and group discussions. Each person will have use of a computer and will gain hands on experience of each of the applications.

The course would take 8 days – one day per week. After each module the participant will have a week to prepare for the exam which will take place at the beginning of each subsequent day. On the last day the participant will complete the last exam and any repeat exams will take place that day also.

Trainer Gary M. Pheasey - Direct Training Ireland
Location of Course Co. Kerry
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

MS Office Excel - Level 3

Network: 
ICOS Skillnet
Duration 1 day
Number of Places 10. Places are limited and allocated on first-come first served basis.
Course Fee Supplied on application.
Subjects Taught Summary Content
Lesson 1:
• Streamlining Workflow
• Update Workbook Properties
• Create a Macro
• Edit a Macro
• Apply Conditional Formatting
• Add Data Validation Criteria

Lesson 2:
• Collaborating with Others
• Protect Files
• Share a Workbook
• Set Revision Tracking
• Review Tracked Revisions
• Merge Workbooks
• Administer Digital Signatures
• Restrict Document Access

Lesson 3:
• Auditing Worksheets
• Trace Cells
• Troubleshoot Errors in Formulas
• Watch and Evaluate Formulas
• Create a Data List Outline

Lesson 4:
• Analysing Data
• Create a Trendline
• Create Sparklines
• Create Scenarios
• Perform What-If Analysis
• Perform Statistical Analysis with the Analysis ToolPak

Lesson 5:
• Working with Multiple Workbooks
• Create a Workspace
• Consolidate Data
• Link Cells in Different Workbooks
• Edit Links

Lesson 6:
• Importing and Exporting Data
• Export Excel Data
• Import a Delimited Text File

Lesson 7:
• Using Excel with the Web
• Publish a Worksheet to the Web
• Import Data from the Web
• Create a Web Query
• Lesson 8: Structuring Workbooks with XML
• Develop XML Maps
• Import and Export XML Data

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Enrolment anytime in 2013
This course will be run on 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st May 2013.
Financial Support Free places are available for those who are unemployed (Please enquire about eligibility criteria).
Course Content Overview
In this course students will automate some common Excel tasks, apply advanced analysis techniques to more complex data sets, troubleshoot errors, collaborate on worksheets, and share Excel data with other applications.
Entry Requirements Students enrolling in this class should have experience working in Excel, creating, editing, and managing workbooks.
Further Enquiries ICOS Skillnet
Tel: 01 613 1348
E-mail: icosskillnet@icos.ie
Download Application Form http://www.icos.ie/skillnet/book-a-course/
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - enhance productivity and efficiency by streamlining your workflow. - collaborate with others using workbooks. - audit worksheets. - analyse data. - work with multiple workbooks. - import and export data. - use Excel with the web. - structure workbooks with XML.
Trainer Professional Training Solutions Ltd.
Location of Course Offices of Professional Training Solutions Ltd. Cork City
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

MS Office Excel - Level 2

Network: 
ICOS Skillnet
Duration 1-day session - 9.00am – 4.30pm and online
Comment This course will be run throughout 2013 both classrooom based and online
Course Fee Advised on application
Subjects Taught Lesson 1:
• Calculating Data with Advanced Formulas
• Apply Cell and Range Names
• Calculate Data Across Worksheets
• Use Specialised Functions
• Analyse Data with Logical and Lookup Functions

Lesson 2:
• Organising Worksheet and Table Data
• Create and Modify Tables
• Format Tables
• Sort or Filter Worksheet or Table Data
• Use Functions to Calculate Data in a Table or Worksheet

Lesson 3:
• Presenting Data Using Charts
• Create a Chart
• Modify Charts
• Format Charts

Lesson 4:
• Analysing Data Using PivotTables, Slicers, and PivotCharts
• Create a PivotTable Report
• Filter Data Using Slicers
• Analyse Data Using PivotCharts

Lesson 5:
• Inserting Graphic Objects
• Insert and Modify Pictures and ClipArt
• Draw and Modify Shapes
• Illustrate Workflow Using SmartArt Graphics
• Layer and Group Graphic Objects

Lesson 6:
• Customising and Enhancing Workbooks and the Excel Environment
• Customise the Excel Environment
• Customise Workbooks
• Manage Themes
• Create and Use Templates

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment The course will be run on 29th, 30th April and 20th, 21st and 22nd May 2013 - enrolment any time before that date.

Places are limited and allocated on first-come first served basis.

Financial Support Free places are available for those who are unemployed (Please enquire about eligibility criteria).
Careers or Further Progression Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- use advanced formulas.
- organise worksheet and table data using various techniques.
- create and modify charts.
- analyse data using PivotTables, Slicers, and PivotCharts.
- insert and modify graphic objects in a worksheet.
- customise and enhance workbooks and the Microsoft® Office Excel® environment.
Entry Requirements The target students for this course are students who desire to gain the skills necessary to create templates, sort and filter data, import and export data, analyse data, and work with Excel on the web. In addition, this course helps prepare students who desire to take the Microsoft Office Specialist exam in Excel and who already have knowledge of the basics of Excel, including how to create, edit, format, and print basic worksheets.
Further Enquiries ICOS Skillnet
Tel: 01 613 1348
E-mail: icosskillnet@icos.ie
Download Application Form http://www.icos.ie/skillnet/book-a-course/
Trainer Professional Training Solutions Ltd.
Location of Course Cork City
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

MS Office Excel - Level 1

Network: 
ICOS Skillnet
Duration 1-day session (9.30 - 16.30) and on-line
Comment These courses will be run throughout 2013 both in classrooms and on-line
Course Fee Supplied on applications
Subjects Taught Summary Content
Lesson 1:
• Creating a Basic Excel Worksheet
• Identify the Excel User Interface
• Customise the Excel Interface
• Work with Cells
• Enter Data in an Excel Workbook
• Obtain Help

Lesson 2:
• Performing Calculations in an Excel Worksheet
• Create Basic Formulas
• Calculate Using Functions
• Copy Formulas and Functions

Lesson 3:
• Modifying an Excel Worksheet
• Manipulate Worksheet Data
• Modify Worksheet Elements
• Search Worksheet Data
• Modify Rows and Columns

Lesson 4:
• Formatting an Excel Worksheet
• Modify Fonts
• Spell Check a Worksheet
• Apply Number Formats
• Add Borders and Colour to Cells
• Align Cell Contents
• Apply Cell Styles

Lesson 5:
• Printing Excel Workbooks
• Set Page Breaks
• Set Page Layout Options
• Print a Workbook

Lesson 6:
• Managing an Excel Workbook
• Format Worksheet Tabs
• Manage Worksheets
• Manage Workbook Views

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment The course will run on 22nd and 23rd April 2013 - enrolement anytime beofre then.

Places are limited and allocated on first-come first served basis.

Financial Support Free places are available for those who are unemployed (Please enquire about eligibility criteria).
Entry Requirements Students should be familiar with using personal computers and a mouse and a keyboard. You should be comfortable using the Windows environment and should be able to use Windows to manage information on your computer. Specifically, you should be able to launch and close programs; navigate to information stored on the computer; and manage files and folders.
Further Enquiries ICOS Skillnet
Tel: 01 613 1348
E-mail: icosskillnet@icos.ie
Download Application Form http://www.icos.ie/skillnet/book-a-course/
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - create a basic worksheet using Microsoft® Office Excel® 2010. - perform calculations in an Excel worksheet. - modify an Excel worksheet. - format a worksheet. - print Excel workbook contents. - manage an Excel workbook.
Trainer Professional Training Solutons Ltd.
Location of Course Various including online
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

MS Office Word - Level 1

Network: 
ICOS Skillnet
Duration 1-day session (9.30 - 16.30)
Number of Places 10. Places are limited and allocated on first-come first served basis.
Course Fee Advised on application
Subjects Taught Lesson 1:
Getting Started with Word 2010
Identify the Components of the Word Interface
Customise the Word Interface
Display a Document in Different Views
Enter Text in a Document
Save a Document

Lesson 2:
Editing Text in a Word Document
Select Text
Modify Text
Find and Replace Text

Lesson 3:
Modifying the Appearance of Text in a Word Document
Apply Character Formatting
Align Text Using Tabs
Display Text as List Items
Modify the Layout of a Paragraph
Apply Styles
Manage Formatting
Apply Borders and Shading 48.
Lesson 4:
Inserting Special Characters and Graphical Objects
Insert Symbols and Special Characters
Add Illustrations to a Document

Lesson 5:
Organising Data in Tables
Insert a Table
Modify a Table
Format a Table
Convert Text to a Table

Lesson 6:
Proofing a Word Document
Check Spelling and Grammar
Use the Thesaurus

Lesson 7:
Controlling the Appearance of Pages in a Word Document
Apply a Page Border and Colour
Add a Watermark
Add Headers and Footers

Lesson 8:
Printing Word Documents
Control Page Layout
Preview and Print a Document

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment This course will run in between 11 and 14th February 2013 - enrolment anytime before then.
Financial Support Free places are available for those who are unemployed (Please enquire about eligibility criteria).
Course Content In this course, students will create, edit, and enhance standard business documents using Microsoft® Office Word
Entry Requirements This course is designed for students who wish to learn the basic operations of the Microsoft Word to perform their day-to-day responsibilities, and who want to use the application to be more productive in their work. It provides the fundamental knowledge and techniques needed to advance to using more complex Word features such as protecting your documents and usage of ligatures.
Further Enquiries ICOS Skillnet
Tel: 01 613 1348
E-mail: icosskillnet@icos.ie
Download Application Form http://www.icos.ie/skillnet/book-a-course/
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - identify and work with basic Word 2010 tools and features. - edit text in a Word document. - modify the appearance of text in a Word document. - insert special characters and graphical objects. - organise data in tables. - proof a Word document. - control the appearance of pages in a Word document. - print a Word document.
Trainer Professional Training Ltd.
Location of Course Cork City
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

MS Office Applications - MOUS

Duration Excel 4 Days, Access 3 Days and PowerPoint 3 Days
Number of Places 15
Course Fee TBC
Subjects Taught Concepts of Computer Technology
Using Computer & Managing files
Word
Excel
Access
PowerPoint
Internet-mail
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment February / March / April 2013
Financial Support Already included
Further Enquiries Siobhan Grant
e: info@technorthwestskillnet.com
m: 086 270 7277
Eligibility Employed or Unemployed
Trainer Compupac
Location of Course Letterkenny
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

EXCEL Intermediate

Network: 
MBE Skillnet
Duration 2 - 3 days
Number of Places 10
Course Fee 200 per person
Subjects Taught This course covers most uses of Excel, including functions, list management (Filters, Sorting etc), working across multiple sheets and charting your data.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Enrolling from start of February with planned commencement 18th of February 2013
Financial Support 20% funding to private sector and limited places for unemployed job seekers with up to 100% funding of place
Course Content Excel Intermediate
Entry Requirements Contact network manager via email info@mbeskillnet.ie
Further Enquiries Jenny Flynn
MBE Network Manager
t: 043 668 5872
m: 087 262 8540
e: info@mbeskillnet.ie
e: info@thetrainingteam.ie
e: martina@mbeskillnet.ie
Learning Outcomes To demonstrate competence inuses of Excel, including functions, list management (Filters, Sorting etc), working across multiple sheets and charting your data.
Methods of Assessment As per trainer
Trainer Mike Reilly - Kinetic Computers
Location of Course Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan & Dundalk
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Excel 2007 / 2010 - Intermediate

Duration 1-Day, 9.30am - 4.30pm.
Number of Places 2
Course Fee €80.00
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Date of Course Wednesday 8th May 2013
Financial Support Free to unemployed individuals.
Course Content The course will specifically cover the following areas:
 Understanding how formulas are created.
 Understanding the difference between “relative” and “absolute” cell references.
 Naming cells and ranges and using names in formulas
 Understanding and using dates in calculations.
 Inserting comments.
 Creating custom lists.
 Conditional Formatting.
 Sorting by more than one field.
 Advanced Excel Charts –
Trendlines, Combination Charts, Pareto Charts.
 Retrieving records using autofilter, custom and advanced filters.
 Using the following Excel functions ONLY:
o IF (Basic level)
o Sum / Min / Max
o Average / AverageA
o Count / CountA
o Countblank
o Concatenate
o Left / Right / Mid
o Today() / Now ()
o VLookUp (Basic Level)
Entry Requirements Basic Knowledge of Excel Required
Further Enquiries Sabrina Guida
Tel: 052 61 91103
Email: sabrina@clonmelchamber.com
Eligibility This course is specifically for those who already know how to input data into a spreadsheet and who are working on sheets created by others but want to know how to set up and manage their own worksheets.
Trainer Direct Training Ireland
Location of Course Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Excel - Advanced

Duration 1 Day
Number of Places 12
Course Fee €90.00 per participant….. funding applied
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment 15th May 2013
Course Content This Microsoft Excel Advanced training course is a 1 Day public programme, designed for candidates who would like to enhance their understanding and knowledge of Excel to an advanced level. It takes participants through the items listed in the course contents to a point where participants can use Microsoft Excel to advanced levels to increase efficiency in their everyday work.

Templates
• Using templates.
• Creating Excel templates.
• Displaying hidden template folders on a Windows 7 computer.
• Editing Excel templates on a Windows 7 computer.
• Displaying hidden template folders on a Windows Vista computer.
• Editing Excel templates on a Windows Vista computer.
• Displaying hidden template folders on a Windows XP computer.
• Editing Excel templates on a Windows XP computer.

Paste Special Options
• Using Paste Special to add, subtract, multiply & divide.
• Using Paste Special ‘values’.
• Using Paste Special transpose option.

Pivot Tables.
• Using a Pivot Table.
• Filtering and Sorting Data
• Grouping Data
• Creating and using a pivot table.
• Filtering and sorting data within a pivot table.
• Automatically grouping data in a pivot table and renaming groups.
• Manually grouping data in a pivot table and renaming groups.

Input Tables
• One-input data tables.
• Two-input data tables.

Charts
• Combined line and column charts.
• Adding a secondary axis to a chart.
• Adding a data series to a chart.
• Removing a data series from a chart.
• Re-positioning chart title.
• Re-positioning the chart legend.
• Moving and formatting chart data labels.
• Modifying chart axis scales.
• Formatting an axis to display using commas.
• Inserting images into chart columns.
• Inserting images to chart bars.
• Formatting the chart plot area using a picture.
• Formatting the chart area using a picture.

Linking & Embedding
• Linking data within a worksheet.
• Linking cells between worksheets
• Linking data between workbooks.
• Linking data from Excel to Word.
• Linking an Excel chart to Word.
• Updating, locking and breaking links.

Tracking and Reviewing Changes
• Enabling or disabling the ‘track changes’ feature.
• Sharing, comparing and merging worksheets.

Scenarios
• Scenario Manager.
• Scenario summary reports.

Validating
• Data validation – Whole number.
• Data validation – Decimal number.
• Data validation – List.
• Data validation – Date.
• Data validation – Time.
• Data validation – Text Length.
• Customising a validation input message and error alert.
• Removing data validation.

Auditing
• Tracing precedent cells.
• Tracing dependent cells.
• Identifying cells with missing dependents.
• Showing all formulas in a worksheet, rather than the resulting values.
• Inserting and viewing comments.
• Editing and deleting comments.
• Showing and hiding comments.

Macros
• Using Macros
• Assigning a Macro to a Button on the Quick Access Toolbar.
• Deleting Macros
• Using Macros
•• Deleting Macros
• Macro to change the page set-up.
• Macro to apply a custom number format.
• Macro to format a cell range.
• Macro to insert fields into the header or footer.
• Assigning a macro to a button on the Quick Access toolbar.
• Deleting macros.

Customising Excel
• Modifying Excel Options
• Minimising the Ribbon
• Autocorrect Options

Passwords & Security Issues
• Adding password protection to a workbook.
• Removing password protection
• Password protecting cells and worksheets.
• Hiding and un-hiding formulas.

Mathematical Functions
• ROUND.
• ROUNDDOWN.
• ROUNDUP.

Logical Functions
• IF.
• AND.
• OR.

Mathematical Functions
• SUMIF.

Statistical Functions
• COUNT.
• COUNTA.
• COUNTIF.
• COUNTBLANK.
• RANK.

Text Functions
• LEFT.
• RIGHT.
• MID.
• TRIM.
• CONCATENATE.

Financial Functions
• FV.
• PV.
• NPV.
• RATE.
• PMT.

Lookup Functions
• VLOOKUP.
• HLOOKUP.

Database Functions
• DSUM.
• DMIN.
• DMAX.
• DCOUNT.
• DAVERAGE

Trainer Training Point
Location of Course Raheen Limerick
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No
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