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It is expected that this module will run May 2011, dates to be confirmed. Please register your interest if you would like to attend. There is a fee to attend this course.

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) programme is open to University IT Supporters. It covers network technology, protocols and theory at deeper levels reflective of university practices.

You will learn the basics of routing, switching, and advanced technologies to acquire the skills required to provide a robust and secure network in your institution and it prepares you for CCNA certification.

We offer this program as instructor led with remote access to the curriculum and an online networks laboratory called NETLAB. There is a mix of lecture, demonstrations and a heavy emphasis on practical activities using live lab equipment and a simulation package. Further details and pricing information are available.

This is the fourth of four modules in the CCNA programme.

1. Networking Fundamentals 2. LAN Switching and Wireless 3. Routing Protocols and Concepts 4. Accessing the WAN

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Basic computing skills for beginners

Configuring routers and switches using tera term.Also trouble shooting networks.

CorelDraw is a professional graphical illustration package for Windows.

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Want to learn how to create a host a website? Join us for an afternoon workshop with key speakers

"The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence.

• At basic and intermediate 1 levels the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each courses features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context.
• At intermediate 2 and especially at advanced levels the focus shifts slightly towards reading and writing whilst still offering plenty an opportunity for oral communication. The syllabi at these levels are more topical and the contents feature many a cultural, historical, political and current affairs theme. While the grammar is analysed within a context, explicit grammar instruction becomes an integral part of the course.
• One of the aims of the advanced level courses is also presentation skills as the courses aim to cater for the academic needs (i.e. research, conferences) of the students."

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Managing and developing talent in your team is a key skill for any manager in order to create an environment for their team to perform to the best of their ability, both individually and as a group.

From adopting a strategic approach to developing talent in order to deliver objectives, to understanding key strategies for developing your team at each stage of the employee lifecycle, this interactive and participative workshop offers you the opportunity to consider how to develop strength in your team, enhance motivation and wellbeing as well as share your experiences with others.

An overview of what the library can provide for researchers in engineering, together with key information on how to access technical reports, theses, e-journals/e-books and how to making efficient and targeted use of databases. Start how you mean to go on - get to grips with exactly what is available and how you can best use it.

Speak, don't type: reduce RSI and increase work productivity by dictating text and controlling your PC by voice. This course, is of particular benefit to users wishing to prevent or reduce the impact of RSI, however it is also useful for those who would like to type less and eventually increase their productivity once the softwre is familiar. It gives an introduction to Nuance's Dragon NaturallySpeaking voice activated software. At the end of the course, the student will be able to control his/her PC and produce notes and documents by voice.

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This VTC Training CD can be used under Windows or on the Macintosh. Dreamweaver provides facilities for Web site design and production. It is curently the only tool to offer Roundtrip HTML between visual and source editing for fast creation of great looking, cross browser Web sites. Features include advanced table editing, site management tools, Dream Templates, and extensibility.

In Module 1 the candidate will learn about some of the main concepts of IT at a general level. The candidate will learn about the general make-up of a personal computer in terms of hardware and software and about some of the concepts of Information Technology (IT) such as data storage and memory. The candidate will also learn some basic troubleshooting concepts and techniques and how to identify the setup and components of their computer. The candidate will gain an appreciation of health and safety issues as well as some of the environmental factors involved in using computers. The candidate will also learn about some of the important security and legal issues associated with using computers.

• Chapter 1: General Concepts

• Chapter 2: Hardware

• Chapter 3: Basic System Maintenance

• Chapter 4: System Interrogation

• Chapter 5: The Use Of IT In Everyday Life

• Chapter 6: Health and Safety and the Environment

• Chapter 7: Security

• Chapter 8: Copyright And The Law

In Module 2 the candidate will learn about some of the common functions of a personal computer and its operating system. The candidate will learn how to adjust main settings, use the built in help features and deal with a non-responding application. The candidate will learn how to operate effectively within the desktop environment and work with desktop icons and windows. The candidate will learn how to manage and organise files and folders, and how to duplicate, move and delete files and folders, and how to compress and extract files. The candidate will also learn what a computer virus is and how to use anti-virus software. The candidate will also learn how to use simple editing tools and the print management facilities available within the operating system.

• Chapter 1: Getting Started

• Chapter 2: Working With A Window

• Chapter 3: Desktop Icons

• Chapter 4: Using Applications

• Chapter 5: Data Storage In Windows

• Chapter 6: Windows Explorer

• Chapter 7: Working With Folders

• Chapter 8: Disks

• Chapter 9: Working With Files

In Module 3 the candidate will learn about word processing and will be able to demonstrate the ability to use a word processing application on a computer. The candidate will be able to accomplish everyday tasks associated with creating, formatting and finishing small sized word processing documents ready for distribution. He or she will also be able to duplicate and move text within and between documents, and demonstrate competence in using some of the features associated with word processing applications such as creating standard tables, using pictures and images within a document, and using mail merge tools.

In Module 4 the candidate will learn about the concepts of spreadsheets and will be able to demonstrate the ability to use a spreadsheet on a computer. The candidate will be able to develop, format, modify and use a spreadsheet of limited scope ready for distribution. This will involve creating formulas and using standard functions, and creating and formatting charts/graphs.

This publication is intended for people who wish to prepare for Module 5 - Database of the ECDL/ICDL Syllabus (Version 4.5) using Microsoft Access 2007. In Module 5 the candidate will learn about the main concepts of databases and be able to demonstrate the ability to use a database on a computer. The candidate will be able to create and modify tables, queries, forms and reports, and prepare outputs ready for distribution. The candidate will be able to relate tables and retrieve and manipulate database information using the query and sort tools available in the application.

In Module 6 the candidate will learn about presentation software and will be able to demonstrate the ability to use a presentation application on a computer. The candidate will be able to create and modify presentations complete with text, charts, and images, run slide shows, and prepare outputs ready for showing or the printer.

Module 7 is made up of two sections. In the first section, the candidate will learn about some of the concepts and terms associated with the Internet, especially those associated with security. The candidate will learn how to perform some common Web search tasks using a Web browsing application and available search engine tools. The candidate will learn how to bookmark sites, and to print Web pages and search outputs. The candidate will also learn how to navigate within a Web site and complete Web-based forms. In the second section, the candidate will learn about some of the concepts associated with e-mail and gain an appreciation of email and security. The candidate will learn how to use e-mail software to send and receive messages and to work with message attachments.

Emacs is a very powerful plain text editor used across the computer-using community world-wide. This course will introduce its basic use and explain how it can make your life dealing with plain text or program source code much easier.

This course is aimed at people who are using Hermes (or other cam.ac.uk mail servers) and who want to manage and take control of their email because it is taking up too much of their time. It will cover valuable tips and techniques for managing email effectively. The practical part will be self-paced: participants can select which exercises to do using either Hermes Webmail and/or Outlook. There will also be ample opportunity to ask questions.