Stillorgan College of Further Education Computer Skills for Business

Course Aim

This course provides intensive training in all aspects of modern office skills. It is ideally suited to those who are returning to work after an absence of a number of years. Using Microsoft Office Suite 2013, Adobe CS, Sage 50 and Windows 7, students will be trained to confidently and competently use computer software to maximise their future employability.

At course completion, students will have achieved a FETAC Level 5 Certificate. This is an internationally recognised standard of competence, certifying that the holder has the knowledge and skills needed to use the most up-to-date applications efficiently and confidently in order to successfully compete in the twenty-first century jobs market. Course content:

Word Processing

Spreadsheet Methods

Database Methods

Desktop Publishing

Web Design (See work produced by students example 1, example 2)

Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised using Sage 50

Business Administration Skills

Communications

Work Experience

Presentation Skills Workshop

Employment Skills Workshops