Short Courses
Introduction to Excel
This course is an introduction to basic Excel skills, including formatting and basic data organisation. The session will cover core functions and introduce the fundamentals of things like chart creation, pivot tables and managing different data sets. There will also be time for specific issues learners may face with Excel, ideal for those starting to use Excel or those who use it infrequently.
Advanced Excel
The course for regular Excel users, covering nested formulas and more advanced functions like UNIQUE, CONCAT and MID. We will introduce topics like advanced lookups, referencing data across different spreadsheets/workbooks and advanced use of pivot tables. There will also be an open forum section where you are invited to bring Excel problems or issues you face so that you can receive practical solutions tailored to your specific challenges.
Digital Marketing for Small Businesses
Discover the principles of digital marketing in this workshop session. You will learn about Search Engine Optimisation, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing and Content Marketing – and how they connect as part of an overall marketing campaign. By the end of the day you will understand how and why you would run a digital marketing campaign, know your target audience, where to reach new customers and have a simple plan to deliver a managed digital marketing campaign.
Introduction to AI
This session will explain all of the jargon and buzzwords and help you to understand the basics of Artificial Intelligence. You’ll learn about AI applications across different industries and how they’re being used to improve productivity and working conditions. There will also be live demonstrations of AI tools and how you can use them. We’ll also address the ethical considerations surrounding AI, helping you be well-informed about this rapidly changing technology.