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WOMEN'STEC Deliver Computer Courses for all Ability Levels:

We are currently offering the following courses through our WISE project.

The WISE project (Women into Systems and Employment) funded by Training for Women Network (TWN) was developed to advance women's entry to training and employment in the ICT technical sector and to increase gender equality and female representation in this non-traditional area.

WOMEN'STEC aims to:

Deliver non-traditional accredited training to women
Promote gender equality in career choice
To provide accredited skills training which will engage females to consider a career in the ICT sector
Enhance and develop confidence levels of the participating women
Increase the female representation of women in non-traditional training

The courses are:

PC Maintenance
A + Certification - IT Technicians course
Web Design
Digital Computer Devices
Introduction to Internet and email
ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)
Microsoft Office Specialist courses

All courses are accredited and delivered by fully qualified female tutors, who are positive role models and living examples of the benefits of ICT training.

Recent developments at WOMEN'STEC, such as the complete overhaul of our original computer suite, ensure state-of-the-art training and support in ICT for women participating in the WISE project.

The WISE project delivers across the cultural divide and many enduring friendships have been forged on the courses, it offers training for women as well as support in childcare and travel allowances aimed at enabling women to build their career options and increase confidence.

For further information please click here if you wish to contact us by email before enrolling on one of our courses, or alternatively contact us by telephone (028) 9074 9810).

ICT Courses

PC Repair & Maintenance

This is a course specifically designed for those wanting to learn a bit more about what goes on inside a PC. Learn some simple troubleshooting tips and keep your PC in tip-top condition.

PC Maintenance covers the following topics:

Hardware Installation
Software Installation
Troubleshooting common problems

A+ Certification

Train to become an IT qualified professional with our A+ certified technicians course. The A+ certification is essential for anyone preparing for a position as an IT Technician, Help Desk Support, or a variety of technical roles. With many companies now requiring A+ certification as a qualifying factor in the hiring process.

CompTIA A+ certification is recognised worldwide in the IT industry it validates a general foundation level of hardware and software knowledge that is transferable across many platforms.

The A+ course will give you a broad base of knowledge in core hardware and operating system technologies, including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.

To take this course you don't need to be a computing expert but you should have a good basic knowledge of personal computers.

A+ training is a critical first step towards a better job.

Web Design

On this course you will learn the basics to create a website:

Creating a webpage
Using tables
Inserting images
Using Relative & Absolute Links

Digital Computer Devices

Learn more about the Digital Devices you can use with your computer in a fun and friendly way. The course covers the following topics:

Transfer photos from your Camera to the computer
Use picture editing software
Modify your images -crop/clone/add text/airbrush etc.
Email your pictures
Learn more about your music player/mobile phone
PC connections (Usb/Firewire/bluetooth)
Audio/Video connections

Introduction to Internet and Email

Learn how to use Internet and email in a fun and friendly way at WOMEN'STEC

Send and receive emails,
Search the Internet
Create and save files
Email your pictures

And much more...

ECDL - European Computer Driving Licence

The European Computer Driving Licence® (ECDL) is the internationally recognized qualification which enables people to demonstrate their competence in computer skills.

The record breaking ECDL is the fastest growing IT user qualification in over 125 countries.

ECDL is designed specifically for those who wish to gain a benchmark qualification in computing, to enable them to develop their IT skills in seven computer-related modules. As you pass each module successfully, the corresponding skill is recorded. Completion of all seven modules leads to the award of your licence. Our experience shows that ECDL can greatly enhance your career prospects.

ECDL covers the following seven modules:

Basic concepts of Information Technology
Using a Computer and File Management
Word Processing (Microsoft Word)
Spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel)
Databases (Microsoft Access)
Presentation (Microsoft PowerPoint)
Using the Internet and Email

MOS - Microsoft Office Specialist

The Microsoft Office Specialist certification can launch your career. Certification shows that you are an expert with Microsoft Office programs.

MOS Word - Intermediate level word processing
MOS Access - Creating and using Databases
MOS Excel - Creating and using Spreadsheets
MOS PowerPoint - Create professional presentations

It also sets you apart in today's competitive job market with skills to accomplish the most complex of Microsoft Office projects.

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