General Computer Use

Are you completely new to computing, or do you not feel confident using your PC? If so, this introductory lesson will let you get to grips your computer.

This is also ideal for those who are more confident and would like to expand their computer skills. Lessons will be tailored according to your existing level of ability.

Files & Folders

Do you have trouble finding and organising your files? Does 'cut and paste' sound like a foreign language? If so, this lesson is just for you. Teaching you how to manage your files, create folders and locate them easily so that you can always keep track of your documents. You will also learn how to download files from emails, such as photos, and store them together for ease of finding at a later date.

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word lets you create professional documents and letters. Whilst some people get to grips with Word easily, to others it can seem a confusing mash of buttons and text. This lesson will assess your existingn level of ability in Word and show you how to achieve the things you want quickly and easily.

You will learn how to create new documents, format text and colours, as well as understanding how to save and print the documents you create.

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel lets you create professional spreadsheets. Perhaps you want to keep a record of your finances? Or would you like to create a weekly shopping list? Maybe a Christmas list that automatically calculates how much you have spent!

You will learn how to create new excel spreadsheets, format text and colours, as well as understanding how to use automatic formulas to performs calculations based on changing information.

Internet & Email

Is the Internet a mystery to you? Do you wonder how to find the information you want? With literally billions of pages available, how do you find what you want quickly and easily? Are you worried about Internet safety?

Or is email a puzzle to you? Do you know your own email address, or how to send emails?

That's what this lesson is all about. How to surf the Internet safely and efficiently, and how to deal with your emails.

Apple iTunes

Apple iTunes is a wonderful piece of music software that lets you centralise all of your music, as well as letting you connect your iPod, iPad and iPhone to transfer music, films and more!

However, iTunes can become confusing if you have not used it much, so in this lesson you will learn how to import your music and organise it, as well as how to connect to the iTunes store to buy music, subscribe to podcasts and keep up to date with your iPod, iPad or iPhone.

HTML

HTML coding is the backbone of websites. Knowing how to code in HTML will give you a better understanding of how websites work and more importantly, how to create your own.

If you're keen to get into website creation, learning HTML is essential. This lesson will explain how HTML is written, or if you already know the basics will take you further.

CSS

Once you have the hang of HTML, CSS is the next natural progression and shows you how to use style sheets to style your website how you like.

It is essential that you are familiar with HTML before embarking on learning CSS.

Javascript

Javascript is a scripting language that lets you add interactivity to your websites. Ever seen those pop up windows? Or messages that alert you to do something? Generally, that's javascript.

This lesson shows you how to use javascript effectively and avoid some common pitfalls that website developers encounter.

PHP

If you know HTML and CSS, and would like to start creating dynamic websites, learning PHP is a wise choice. A versatile and powerful language for creating websites, PHP allows you to shortcut a lot of repetitive work.

PHP is completely free to use, free to download, free to distribute and can run on Windows and Linus servers. It's very easy to learn and is recognised in the industry as a proven technology.

PHP & MySQL

Ok, so you know PHP, now you want to connect to a database. That's where MySQL comes in. MySQL and PHP work seamlessly together and allow you to connect your website to a dynamic database.

Connecting PHP to a MySQL database allow you to create fully functional websites for shopping, advertising, blogging etc. Combined with OOP (Object Oriented Programming), PHP can use classes to streamline programming even more.

Not for the faint-hearted, PHP, MySQL OOP is heavy going, but well worth the hard work put in!

Photo Retouching & Manipulation

How would you like to edit your own photographs? Perhaps you would like to remove red eye from photos? Make yourself slimmer? Add yourself into a different background? Overlay text on top of photos? The possibilities with photo manipulation are endless!

In this lesson, you will learn the fundamentals of how to endit photos. Photo editing is a fun hobby that will open up a world of fascinating possibilities for you!

3D Modelling

Ever wanted to create something virtual in a computer? Maybe you fancy redesigning your kitchen and would like to know what it would loke like. Perhaps you have a design idea you would like to try out. With 3D design, this is possible and not as hard as you first might think.

From producing basic 3D models to fully fledged 3D animations, this is a fun, interactive lesson that will leave you wanting more!

Photography

Photography can be a fascinating hobby, but do all the buttons and settings on a camera scare you? If so, this lesson is ideal for you.

You will learn how to use your camera to its highest potential, as well as understand the basics of lighting, framing and subject matter choice.

Adobe Dreamweaver

If you are learning HTML, CSS or PHP, or any other website language, a decent editor is essential. If you've tried the free software and have been left needing something more, Dreamweaver offers an all-in-one solution.

This lesson will show you how to get to grips with Dreamweaver and how to use it effectively to create your websites.

Adobe Photoshop

How would you like to edit your own photographs? Perhaps you would like to remove red eye from photos? Make yourself slimmer? Add yourself into a different background? Overlay text on top of photos? The possibilities with Photoshop are endless!

In this lesson, you will learn the fundamentals of Photoshop, including how to use layers and masks. Photoshop is not for the faint-hearted but given time will open up a world of fascinating possibilities for you!