Computing


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Computing



We are able to offer a wide variety of courses again this year suitable for the absolute beginner through to those with more advanced skills. From surfing the Internet to covering the basics of Web Design, from beginners computing to gaining a computing qualification. All our computer course are very popular so book early to make sure you don’t miss out.

Our First Steps in Computing courses are for the absolute beginner who wants to "put their toe in the water" and to try computing for the first time. You will learn how to switch the computer on and off, use the mouse, surf the internet and to send and receive emails.

Beginners Computing is a course designed for students with little or no knowledge of computing. If you have never used a mouse before or switched on a computer, this is the course for you. You will learn basic word processing skills, how to surf the internet and use email.

A progression course or for those with basic computing skills, Computing for Improvers, is where you can increase your skills and knowledge. Here you will learn word, the Internet and email in more detail, but also, depending on student’s requests, can look at other Microsoft software such as spreadsheets and/or PowerPoint.

In our Beginners Computing Workshop you will learn how to use Word to input text, save, print and format simple documents. You will also explore the Internet, send and receive emails. Student will then have the option of extending their knowledge of what they have just learnt or look at the basics of other Microsoft Office software such as Excel Spreadsheets, or PowerPoint Presentations.

If you are a beginner or have some experience and want a qualification, our CLAiT (Computer Literacy and Information Technology) courses are for you. In response to student requests we offer the opportunity to learn some of the Microsoft Office software at beginners level 1 (New CLAiT). We offer courses in Word, Desktop Publishing and Electronic Communication.


Our Web Design Our popular Web Design courses use the software Dreamweaver MX. In this course you will learn how to use HTML coding and to create a website using frames, an interactive form and email hyperlinks.



Our popular Sage Beginners courses are offered again this year. If you need to computerise your books and have some bookkeeping knowledge then these are the courses for you. You will learn how to use the Nominal, Purchase and Sales Ledgers. This course is also offered as a one day course on a Thursday in October.


Digital Photography


Our popular Digital Photography Courses, like our Computing Courses, include something for the beginner and for those that are more experienced.

Saturday Courses
If you find attending week days difficult, why not enrol on our Weekend Workshops which run throughout selected weekends of the year. The Photography courses are designed to enable you to learn how to use some of the many features of the modern digital camera and generally improve your everyday photography skills.

If you need any help in choosing the most appropriate course for you, please telephone 01825 761820 and we will be happy to provide you with further details. Each course has an information sheet which gives further information. This will be sent to you automatically when you enrol. It is also available on request prior to enrolment. Alternatively, you can download them from our website at www.acreslearning.org.uk

Digital Photography for beginners – This workshop will support you through using some of the many different functions on your compact camera.

Digital Photography for beginners (SLR Cameras) is a course aimed at those students who own a Digital SLR camera but have little or no knowledge of how to get the best from it. The course aims to improve confidence and skill and to help the student understand how to make these complex modern cameras work for them.

Digital Photography for Improvers (SLR Cameras) is a course which provides a continuation into the subject for those students who own a quality DSLR camera but who are unsure how to get the best from it creatively. You will explore some of the advanced options and some of the creative possibilities offered by these cameras and build on existing photographic knowledge.


New this year are the Introduction to Digital Photography - Shoot and Load courses which are to be held as a single day course during the week - a Thursday in October 2011 and a Friday in March 2012. During this day you will be able to learn how take pictures, and then download them onto the computer ready for basic manipulation, eg taking out red eyes.

Our very popular Photoshop Elements for Beginnerscourse will give students an opportunity to explore the basics of Adobe Photoshop Elements and is aimed at individuals wishing to develop a basic understanding of the post production of photography and imaging. It is for students who wish to be able to successfully use a variety of tools and techniques to manipulate their images for personal use.

Photoshop Elements for Improvers is a follow-on course in which you will build upon the knowledge you already have or have gained from the Introductory course. You will learn the more advanced techniques of image manipulation from converting an image to greyscale to the more complex mastery of using layers and colouring.