Introductory Sessions
IS030 Converting to Office 2007
If you are new to using Office 2007 this session will help ease the transition by providing an overview of its key features and the main differences compared to earlier versions. This session includes:
This session is available only as a Self-Study pack; for further details please contact the IT Training Office (room 108 upstairs in the Computer Centre, 01784 41 4025, c.horton@rhul.ac.uk)
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IS997 College Computers Essential Guide
All new students are expected to attend this session, as it covered the issues and areas that are specific to Royal Holloway, and so essential for effective use of the College IT facilities. You will learn:
All Departments included this session as part of their Induction Programme, and so you need only book for the session below if you miss your Departmentally arranged session.
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Wordprocessing Sessions
IS133 Basics of Mail Merge using Word 2007
This session will show you how to use the Mail merge facility within Word 2007 to produce individualised letters and labels. You will learn how to:
Prerequisite: a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word 2007
This session is available only as a Self-Study pack; for further details please contact the IT Training Office (room 108 upstairs in the Computer Centre, 01784 41 4025, c.horton@rhul.ac.uk)
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IS141 Fundamentals of Word 2007
In this session you will learn to use a variety of Word’s basic tools to produce university standard documents, with an emphasis on clarity and structure. Topics covered include:
This session is available only as a Self-Study pack; for further details please contact the IT Training Office (room 108 upstairs in the Computer Centre, 01784 41 4025, c.horton@rhul.ac.uk)
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IS147 Further Word 2007 Techniques for Dissertations
Enhance your dissertations and projects using some of Word’s more advanced features. This session covers such areas as:
Prerequisite: IS141 Fundamentals of Word 2007 or similar experience
In addition to the following tutor-led sessions, Self-Study packs are also available. For details please contact the IT Training Office (room 108 upstairs in the Computer Centre, 01784 41 4025, c.horton@rhul.ac.uk)
| Thursday 9th February 2012 11:30 to 13:00 |
IS149 Managing Large Documents using Word 2007
If you are producing a larger multi-chapter document, e.g. dissertation or theses, this session will show you haw you can use Words Master and Subdocument facility to pull the separate chapters into one document. The session includes how to:
Prerequisite: IS147 Further Word 2007 Techniques for Dissertations or similar experience
In addition to the following tutor-led session, Self-Study packs are also available. For details please contact the IT Training Office (room 108 upstairs in the Computer Centre, 01784 41 4025, c.horton@rhul.ac.uk)
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Desktop Publishing Sessions
IS152 Creative Techniques using MS Publisher 2007
This session introduces a range of Publisher skills which will enable you to create professional looking publications including brochures, newsletters and flyers, including how to:
Prerequisite: A working knowledge of Word 2007
This session is available only as a Self-Study pack; for further details please contact the IT Training Office (room 108 upstairs in the Computer Centre, 01784 41 4025, c.horton@rhul.ac.uk)
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Library and Information Sessions
IS223 How to Research your Assignment
Need to find information for your assignment and don’t know where to start? Aimed primarily at undergraduates or anybody new to using RHUL libraries, this session will enable you to:
In addition to the following tutor-led sessions, self-study packs are also available. For details please contact the Library Liaison Team (01784 41 4424, libraryliaison@rhul.ac.uk)
| Thursday 8th March 2012 15:00 to 16:00 |
IS224 Advanced Research Skills for Projects and Dissertations
Aimed primarily at third year undergraduates and taught postgraduate students preparing for their extended essays or dissertations and for researchers just embarking on their topic, this session will enable you to:
In addition to the following tutor-led sessions, self-study packs are also available. For details please contact the Library Liaison Team (01784 41 4424, libraryliaison@rhul.ac.uk)
| Tuesday 14th February 2012 13:00 to 14:00 |
| Friday 9th March 2012 10:00 to 11:00 |
IS228 Easy Referencing with RefWorks
Learn how to manage your references and add them directly to Word documents using RefWorks, a web based reference manager. RefWorks lets you to store, retrieve and format your references from PCs and Macs anywhere on the Internet. Aimed at anyone writing an essay, dissertation or extended piece of work, this session will enable you to:
In addition to the following tutor-led sessions, self-study packs are also available. For details please contact the Library Liaison Team (01784 41 4424, libraryliaison@rhul.ac.uk)
| Friday 17th February 2012 13:00 to 14:00 |
| Thursday 15th March 2012 15:00 to 16:00 |
IS229 Managing References with EndNote
EndNote is a powerful reference management system available for College PCs, and for purchase at a discount to install on personal PCs or Macs. It has good integration into Microsoft Word for managing the citations in longer documents. This session is aimed particularly at students writing dissertations and theses, and will enable you to:
In addition to the following tutor-led sessions, self-study packs are also available. For details please contact the Library Liaison Team (01784 41 4424, libraryliaison@rhul.ac.uk)
| Monday 20th February 2012 14:00 to 15:00 |
| Friday 16th March 2012 13:00 to 14:00 |
Spreadsheet Sessions
IS341 Working with Spreadsheets using Excel 2007
Learn to use the most important features of Excel such as simple formulas and formatting tools in order to produce effective Excel worksheets. Topics covered include:
In addition to the following tutor-led sessions, Self-Study packs are also available. For details please contact the IT Training Office (room 108 upstairs in the Computer Centre, 01784 41 4025, c.horton@rhul.ac.uk)
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IS343 Presenting Data Graphically using Excel 2007
Following on from IS341, this session concentrates on the graphical presentation of data contained in a spreadsheet. You will learn how to:
Prerequisite: IS341 Working with Spreadsheets using Excel session or similar experience
In addition to the following tutor-led sessions, Self-Study packs are also available. For details please contact the IT Training Office (room 108 upstairs in the Computer Centre, 01784 41 4025, c.horton@rhul.ac.uk)
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IS347 Further Features of Excel 2007
This session will extend your working knowledge of Excel by introducing some of its more advanced techniques, including:
Prerequisite: IS341 Working with Spreadsheets using Excel session or similar experience
In addition to the following tutor-led sessions, Self-Study packs are also available. For details please contact the IT Training Office (room 108 upstairs in the Computer Centre, 01784 41 4025, c.horton@rhul.ac.uk)
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IS348 Introduction to Excels Pivot Tables
Pivot tables offer you the ability to summarise your data in a variety of different ways, all without having to create a single formula! In this session you will learn how to:
Prerequisite: IS341 Working with Spreadsheets session or similar experience
In addition to the following tutor-led session, Self-Study packs are also available. For details please contact the IT Training Office (room 108 upstairs in the Computer Centre, 01784 41 4025, c.horton@rhul.ac.uk)
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Presentation Sessions
IS741 Creating Effective Presentations with PowerPoint 2007
Your objective when giving a presentation is to get your key message across to the audience and for them to learn as a result of your efforts! This session covers key techniques to help with this, including how to:
In addition to the following tutor-led sessions, Self-Study packs are also available. For details please contact the IT Training Office (room 108 upstairs in the Computer Centre, 01784 41 4025, c.horton@rhul.ac.uk)
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IS742 Further Features of PowerPoint 2007
Extend your PowerPoint skills by considering a range of features that can enhance your presentations. In this session you will learn how to:
Prerequisite: IS741 Creating Effective Presentations session or similar experience
In addition to the following tutor-led sessions, Self-Study packs are also available. For details please contact the IT Training Office (room 108 upstairs in the Computer Centre, 01784 41 4025, c.horton@rhul.ac.uk)
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Database Sessions
IS441 Intro. to Access 2007: Creating a Simple Relational Database
This introductory Access session will help you understand the concept of a relational database, and all the terminology that goes with it! Using Microsoft Access you will also create a relational database and therefore learn how to:
In addition to the following tutor-led session, Self-Study packs are available. For details please contact the IT Training Office (room 108 upstairs in the Computer Centre, 01784 41 4025, c.horton@rhul.ac.uk)
| Wednesday 22nd February 2012 14:00 to 15:30 |
IS442 Basic Forms, Queries & Reports in Access 2007
This session covers an introduction to Forms, Queries, and Reports in Access. You will learn how to:
Prerequisite: IS441 Introduction to Access 2007 or similar experience
In addition to the following tutor-led session, Self-Study packs are available. For details please contact the IT Training Office (room 108 upstairs in the Computer Centre, 01784 41 4025, c.horton@rhul.ac.uk)
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Web Page Creation Sessions
IS622 An Introduction to Dreamweaver
In this session you will learn how to use Dreamweaver 8 to create an attractive accessible personal web page. Topics covered include:
In addition to the following tutor-led sessions, Self-Study packs are also available. For details please contact the IT Training Office (room 108 upstairs in the Computer Centre, 01784 41 4025, c.horton@rhul.ac.uk)
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IS623 Further Features of Dreamweaver
This session will extend the skills you learned in IS622 by examining such areas as:
Prerequisite: IS622 An Introduction to Dreamweaver or similar experience
In addition to the following tutor-led sessions, Self-Study packs are also available. For details please contact the IT Training Office (room 108 upstairs in the Computer Centre, 01784 41 4025, c.horton@rhul.ac.uk)
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Project Management Sessions
IS352 Mastering the Basics of Project 2007
In this session you will learn how to use the basic features of Microsoft Project to manage your projects. Areas to be covered include how to:
Prerequisite: An understanding of project management
This session is available only as a Self-Study pack; for further details please contact the IT Training Office (room 108 upstairs in the Computer Centre, 01784 41 4025, c.horton@rhul.ac.uk)
No sessions currently available |