"What is IT" Learning Centre
What is IT is an organisation developed to promote Information Technology learning to the residents of Stobswell and surrounding areas as a means of pursuing enjoyable relaxation whilst promoting lifelong learning skills, building confidence and acting as a stepping stone into more academic learning.
We run a wide variety of courses for from basic keyboard skills to the ECDL (European Computer Driving License). All our courses are FREE (with an ILA Scotland account) and you can achieve accredited qualifications working at your own pace, in a classroom or even from your own home.
We have many courses both flexible and fixed to suit you. As an accredited British Computer Society and Learndirect training centre we offer quality learning through our qualified and experienced instructors at a time to suit you.
The Centre provides learning opportunities in a friendly and relaxed environment, with tutor support, where the learners choose the style and pace of learning to suit their needs.
The Learning Centre caters for students of all abilities and offers a range of 9 certificated courses. 2008 saw the Learning Centre extend the opening hours from 30 per week to 60 which enabled us to deliver IT training to 82 members of the local community.
Courses offered at Boomerang-
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| The European Computer Driving License is the internationally recognised qualification which enables people to demonstrate their competence in computer skills. ECDL is the fastest growing IT user qualification in over 125 countries. The qualification is awarded when the learner shows competence in the seven modules. The modules are: | |
| 1. Basic concepts of IT 2. Using the computer and managing files 3. Word processing 4. Spreadsheets 5. Database 6. Presentation 7. Information and Communication
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| Introduction to Word Processing | |
| Using Microsoft Word 2003 enables the individual to learn the basics of creating, editing and formatting documents. In house certificated course where students learn at their own pace in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The course will cover basics such as keyboard skills, simple formatting, paragraph formatting, headers and footers and much more. | |
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| Introduction to the Internet and email |
| This great introductory course teaches you the basics of Internet & Emailing. You will get online and surf the internet; find information using a search engine and print out this information; learn how to send and receive emails |
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Introduction to Desktop Publishing |
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Using Microsoft Publisher 2003 you will explore the techniques used to produce exciting publications such as posters, leaflets, greetings cards etc. This course will look at the basics of text, graphics and layout. |
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Word Processing
The candidate will learn to use a word processing application on a personal computer, understand and be able to accomplish basic operations associated with creating, formatting and finishing a document ready for distribution, demonstrate competence in using some of the more advanced features in word processing such as creating standard tables, using pictures and images, importing objects, and creating graphs and charts.
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Internet and Communication
The Internet
Web Navigation
Web Searching
Electronic Mail
Messaging
Mail Management
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Spreadsheets |
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Using the Application - First Steps with Spreadsheets; Adjust Settings. |
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Database
Using the Application - Database Concepts; First Steps with Databases; Adjust Settings.
Tables - Main Operations; Define Keys; Table Design Layout; Table Relationships.
Forms - Working with Forms.
Retrieving Information - Main Operations; Queries; Sort Records.
Reports- Working with Reports.
Prepare Outputs - Prepare to Print; Print Options
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| Powerpoint |
| This course includes the following topics: Getting started with PowerPoint Customise PowerPoint toolbars Getting Assistance with PowerPoint Working with text on slides Editing a presentation Formatting and proofing tools Working with pictures and drawings Animation in PowerPoint Delivering on-screen presentations Printing from PowerPoint |
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ILA Scotland is a simple way to get up to £200 a year towards the cost of learning something new. It's a Scottish Government scheme for people with an income of £22,000 a year or less or who are on benefits. The money is not a loan - so you don't have to pay any of it back. For more information Call the ILA Scotland helpline free on 0808 100 1090 or click on link below.
All courses are FREE of charge through ILA Scotland
Hours of opening
Monday- Wednesday
9am - 8.30pm
Thursday - Friday
9am- 4pm