Business and Computer Skills
Unlock your inner tech wizard and refine your creative skills with our Computer and IT short courses and workshops. Dive into the exciting world of web design, computer basics, design programs like Photoshop & Canva, or delve into social media and blogging. Gaining overall confidence in navigating the digital and online realm.
Discover essential business skills to conquer the world of entrepreneurship! that empower you to manage a small business successfully. Whether you’re just dipping your toes into the world of business, or have an established business and looking to level up, the practical tools and training you’ll discover in our small business courses are your secret weapon for reaching those big dreams.
Mix and match the business and computer courses to turbo charge your chances of success.
Computer for Beginners
6 x Mon 3rd March - 7th April 2025 9am - 12pm BYRON, ACE funded $0*
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6 x Wed 5th March - 9th April 2025 9am - 12pm, MULLUM, ACE funded $0*
Death-Defying Law
Sat, 15 February, 10am - 1pm, Byron, $90
Join Mark Swivel from Barefoot Law as he guides you through the processes and complexities of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, Advance Care Directives, Probate Applications, Voluntary Assisted Dying and Document Drafting. The course aims to support you to make informed decisions when dealing with the law and life experiences that relate to death and dying. Mark has been practising for 30 years. Barefoot Law see legal advice as a right, not a privilege and aims to deliver practical advice to the community at affordable rates. Essential support for everyone, not to be missed.
Excel Essentials
21 February - 14 March 2025, 9:30am-12:30pm, Mullum. ACE funded*
Learn the essential skills to use the spreadsheet for home and office applications. From the basics, including layout, formatting and printing, through to the manipulation of text and numbers, participants will get a thorough grounding in applying this powerful tool to solve a myriad of problems. A working knowledge of the Windows environment is needed.
Excel Next Steps
21 March - 11 April 2025, 9:30am-12:30pm, Mullum, ACE Funded*
For students who have completed the Excel Essentials course - this course will introduce creation, layout and formulae work as well as printing across multiple sheets in a workbook.
Formula creation and updating when using multiple workbooks. Some basic logical Excel formulae, as well as planning, laying out and creating Excel templates, including embedded formats and formulae. Make Excel work even harder for you.
Get Your Camera Off Auto!
4 x Tue, 25 February - 18 March, 9.30am - 12.30pm, Byron $240
Do you own an amazing DSLR and it's still on Auto? Let me teach you how to use your DSLR camera to its full potential. We will work with aperture and exposure going beyond auto or program mode. Based on weekly theory classes and fun assignments, you will learn how to capture better images, improve week by week, and end up with great shots that you are happy to share with others as you become more confident with your camera. This course is suited to introductory/intermediate DSLR users.
Linkedin For Business
Thu, 20 February, 6pm - 9pm, Online, $99
Learn the relevant skills to use and manage a Business LinkedIn Page for networking and recruitment. Learn the difference between LinkedIn Personal and Business, how to set up your page and look at content and posting.
Mastering Microsoft 365
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Fri, 21 February, 10am - 3pm, Byron, $120
In this one day workshop, you will learn all about the powerful and free Microsoft apps found in the Microsoft 365 suite. Discover how you can use Word for free, collaborate with others, and store your files on the cloud. Course highlights include: 365 App Overview, Integration, Sharing Online, Cloud Storage.
Tech Savvy Seniors
6 x Mon, 3 March - 7 April, 1pm - 4pm, Byron, $25*
Ideal for seniors over 60 with little or no computer skills, this hands-on, gently paced course will teach you the basic skills required to use your computer, smartphone or tablet. We will cover basic word processing skills, managing your files and folders, surfing the internet and more. So, whether you are volunteering for a group, researching family history or helping grandchildren with school work, this course can get you started. Tech Savvy Seniors is an initiative of the NSW Ageing Strategy and is funded through a partnership between the NSW Government and Telstra. Not suitable for Mac users.
Web Design with Wordpress
6 x Fri, 28 February - 4 April, 1.00pm - 4.30pm, Byron, $425
Using the most popular online platform to create and maintain a website, you will learn to understand webdesign foundations, how to build, maintain and expand a website, as well as basics in Search Engine Optimisation, Marketing and Social Media. Basic computer knowledge required.
Xero Essentials
Fri, 14 March, 9am - 4pm, Mullum, $195
Join Colleen Cook, a registered BAS Agent, for a one-day Introduction to XERO workshop. Designed for individuals who would like to learn the basics of XERO accounting software or small business owners who want to refresh their knowledge of XERO. Learn how to set up XERO, manage invoices and expenses, reconcile bank transactions, and handle GST efficiently.
