In this course, you will learn how to use the core features of Microsoft OneDrive to organise documents, import files and folders, and share documents with others.
ABOUT THE COURSE
OneDrive is a robust, cloud-based platform that allows users to seamlessly manage their personal and professional documents and files from any device.
In this course, you will explore the OneDrive interface and the different tools the platform offers. You will discover how to search for files in OneDrive, using key information about your documents. You will also learn how to create and edit files, share files, and communicate with a team using OneDrive.
You will then move on to learn how to import files and folders into OneDrive and how to download documents to your computer that you have stored in OneDrive. Lastly, you will learn how to keep your OneDrive account organised and up to date.
Microsoft OneDrive
Course Info
Duration 3 hours - This will vary from individual to individual based on prior knowledge and application.
Training Type Course
Study Type In centre, Online
Awards & Qualifications
Awarded Awarded 3 CPD points upon successful completion CPD points upon successful completion
Is this course right for me?
This course is designed for those who wish to learn how to use the Microsoft cloud service, OneDrive, which connects you to all your files. You will learn the key concepts and techniques necessary to work with OneDrive’s most used functions and features.
Awarded Awarded 3 CPD points upon successful completion CPD points upon successful completion
Duration 3 hours - This will vary from individual to individual based on prior knowledge and application.
Course Content
COURSE CONTENT
Module 1 – Signing In and Setting Up
Module 2 – Using the Storage Tools
Module 3 – Organising Files
Course Overview
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The aim of the course is for you to learn the core features and functions of Microsoft’s OneDrive software, so you will be able to store your files in the cloud, stay organised, and be able to access your files from any internet-connected device.
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From going from redundancy to this is just a great feeling! I actually love my job!
I C – Legal Secretary
Private Individuals
“I studied the Fast Track Microsoft Skills Diploma and touch typing. Before my training with Pitman I was unemployed as I had been made redundant. Within 4 months of starting my training I got a job working as Receptionist/Admin for The Edinburgh Physiotherapy Centre. I was successful in my application over other applicants due to the training I was doing and my boss was very impressed with the knowledge and skills I had learned with Pitman.
I was promoted to Operations manager within 6 months this was partly due to my knowledge base of Microsoft Office.
I thought the training I received with Pitman was second to none and would recommend your services to anyone. The service is excellent and the staff are very helpful and understanding. Thanks to the excellent service and training of Pitman I am now more confident and efficient at my job.”
NG – Fast Track Diploma
General Diploma, Microsoft Office, Private Individuals
Like the style of the course, right amount of group and tutor led sections. I find the courses excellent, can’t think of anything to comment on. Thank you.
Sharon – HR Assistant – Influencing Skills
General PD, Influencing Skills, Organisations Testimonials
Excellent! I thoroughly enjoyed the 2 days and found Marion amazing at talking through everything.
Sarah – Office Manager – Exacutive PA Seminar
Executive PA Seminar, General PD, Organisations Testimonials
“I chose the training because that I knew that I was in dire need of updating my skills. After searching on the Internet I became aware of Pitman Training and then on speaking to the Dumfries Pitman Training Centre I chose Pitman because the courses on offer fitted my need. Following the advice given by the Centre I actually pursued a different course to what I originally thought that I needed. Pitman offered flexibility which was crucial to me – I could choose when I wanted to attend the sessions and to work at my own pace.
The tutor support was invaluable when I needed it and the staff overall at the Centre were friendly and helpful.”
AO – General Courses
General Courses, Private Individuals
‘’Just to thank you again for the excellent course. It was at just the right level and I really appreciated being able to attend without having done the previous one.Too many courses insist on a progression through levels with certificates rather than accepting experience. Callum presented the course at a very good pace giving plenty of time for questions.Definitely the best computing related course I have attended!’’
Excel level 2 C M——-National Trainer
IT Tutor Led, Organisations Testimonials
Excellent course, well presented and worthwhile. Thank you!
Katie – Personal Assistant – Word
IT Tutor Led, Organisations Testimonials, Word Seminars
Marion was an excellent trainer, very clear and concise and I look forward to attending Executive PA course in July in Edinburgh.
Ashley – Executive Assistant – Time Management
General PD, Organisations Testimonials, Time Management
I am convinced that my Pitman Training Diploma impressed them, and I certainly felt confident when I had to do a series of “skills tests” on Word and Excel. The skills I attained at Pitman Training have been invaluable, and I’ve become known as the person to see if anyone has any Microsoft Office problems!
B S – Project Officer
Private Individuals
I successfully completed Executive PA Diploma at Pitman in 2013. With the help of Pitman training I also gained Microsoft 2010 Master Qualification which enabled me to become a confident and proficient administrator in record times.
DT – Executive PA Diploma
The training has helped give me a lot of the practical skills I needed to be a secretary. But more importantly it gave me confidence in myself and my ability to go out and get a job, knowing I had a great head start in comparison with many other people in the job market.
S D – Executive PA
Private Individuals
‘Couldn’t improve, one of the best courses I have ever attended.”
Susan K—–Director—-The PA Exchange
Organisations Testimonials, Presentation Skills
“I was previously working as an Office Manager for a small online retailer – which I enjoyed – but I was ready for a new challenge and wanted to expand my CV.
I couldn’t fault the training at Pitman. Each course was easily manageable as it was split into lessons. To add to that, the supervisors were always on hand to help out with any questions, however big or small.
I applied for one job I particularly liked the sound of, and after two interviews, a psychometric test and three skills tests (which I was able to complete with confidence due to my training at Pitman) I found out I was successful!
I am now Office Manager and PA to a senior member of staff at one of Scotland’s leading estate agents. I absolutely love my new role and I am learning more and more every day.
I could have easily stayed in my old job but wanted a new challenge, on a different path, and Pitman training was the stepping stone I needed.
I would fully recommend the Executive PA course to anyone looking to develop their skills and CV. It gave me confidence to apply for the job I have now, helped me in the interview process and above all, now helps me on a daily basis in my new role.
The team at Pitman made me feel welcome and comfortable, and my time spent at York Place was most enjoyable.
Many thanks!”
KC – Executive PA Diploma
Executive PA, General Diploma, Private Individuals
Excellent facilities. Excellent trinaing course!
Kirsty – Team Organiser – PowerPoint
IT Tutor Led, Organisations Testimonials, Powerpoint Seminars
The course was catered specifically to spreadsheets I use in my daily business, so was invaluable, useful and relevant.
Jennifer – Examinations Administrator – Excel
Excel Seminars, IT Tutor Led, Organisations Testimonials
“I have completed two Diplomas at Pitman Training, first the Secretarial Diploma, and then the Accounts Technician Diploma with AAT.
I was at School before training began, started Pitman in the final year of school through my mum’s suggestion and finished training just before I got my University degree.
As I was at University during the peak of the economic crisis it was emphasised to us by every tutor/lecturer that just having a degree is not enough for you to stand out from the crowd in the job market. That extra skills and experience are essential.
I was studying economics and finance at university, so after completing the Secretarial Diploma for computer/admin skills I thought it would be a good idea to get some financial related qualification from Pitman.
The training has helped me enormously with University assignments and essay writing. It allowed me to make the most of the Microsoft applications, and therefore produce the best work I could. The touch typing skills I learnt are exceedingly useful, it cuts out so much time and now requires minimal effort to type up my thoughts/information, the words are on the screen pretty much the instant my brain thinks them.
Having Excel and Excel Expert has helped me in too many ways to count. In part-time jobs, I was able to provide a high standard of work and also impress managers by surpassing what is expected of me with computer related tasks. It also opened doors to new responsibilities in my work that wouldn’t have been given to me if I wasn’t so capable in Microsoft.
I am now working at an Architects as an Accounts Assistant. Every day I am using the skills that I learnt including Sage and Microsoft in particular Excel. I have no doubt that my qualifications in and ability to demonstrate knowledge helped me to get the job and pass the skills tests GLM set me as part of the interview process.
The staff at Pitman Training are amazing and will always do anything to help you learn, and they do it gladly, and I cannot fault them in any way.
Pitman has helped me with my transitioning from an aimless school girl to a professional young adult, through the time I have spent there.
I now feel prepared for the real world and look forward to having a successful career in finance, all thanks to Pitman for allowing me to get my foot in the job market door.”
RO – Scretarial/Book-keeping Diploma
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The learning process used by you is so relaxing and such an enjoyable was to learn. I have studied a lot in my time, but this is the first time it has really been fun.
J L
Private Individuals
“I thought I would drop you a line to say that I am now established with my new job where I am working as a Property Manager. As you know when I came to you I was just about able to bang out an e mail and wouldn’t have known where to find such sophistications as “page breaks” etc. A really challenging student for your ever patient and encouraging team! I would certainly say to anyone thinking of a course with you not to consider being too old to learn. I certainly had my extreme doubts but the constant encouragement from your team got me through!
I am now using a fairly all embracing software system which is tailored to the needs of this company and in addition my Outlook and Word skills are used all the time. I feel completely confident in saying that despite many years in the property business I would not have been able to cope with this job without the training I received at Pitman, thank you.
My new employers are both very computer competent but I believe I may have the “edge” on PowerPoint – how satisfying is that!
I would recommend the Fast Track Microsoft Skills Diploma course to anyone wanting to enhance their employment prospects, it certainly worked for me.”
SH – Diploma
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I thought the Executive PA Seminar was just fantastic, our trainer was excellent, she was completely inspirational and motivational, she really knows her stuff and maintained your interest at all times. I would recommend this course to any PA who is looking to increase their confidence in knowing how best to deal with their boss, the assertiveness training in particular has proved to be very useful!
Overall, it proved to be an invaluable opportunity to gain useful skills and share experiences with other PA’s. I’m already thinking of which course I can go on next!
Hayley—–PA
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The trainer was happy to stop and answer any questions and did not make you feel your questions were silly.
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I completely understood the topics covered and everything was explained very well. Thank you!
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So here I was out in the real world again, and in my mid 40’s too. This was when I decided, with some coaxing from my wife to go to Pitman and eventually enrolled in the Book Keeping level 2 module 1. The advisor explained the courses available and gave me some extra confidence that I could complete the course. I hadn’t done any real studying since I had left school many years ago, and was only barely computer literate but I soon got into the swing of things and started to really enjoy my course. The supervisors were always very helpful and I liked the peaceful, friendly environment to study in.
I had not long completed (and passed with distinction) my course when I was lucky enough to get a job as an accounts assistant with Menzies Distribution, in one of the biggest accounts departments in Edinburgh which I had seen advertised at the job centre. I had only been unemployed for 3 month but I’m sure that through my new qualification and support from Pitman I had now found a new Job in a completely different field.
I have now been at Menzies for over 2 years, and have recently returned to Pitman to study Sage 50 with plans to do Microsoft Excel next. I proved to myself that it’s never too late to start studying again.”
MB – Book-Keeping
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I am enjoying my new role as medical audio typist. Studying at Pitman Training was a good break from the every day world of work. I learned that some of the computer applications I’d heard of before were not as scary as I’d once thought!!
M M – Medical Audio Typist
Private Individuals
I was recently promoted to secretary to the Clinical Director at the Princess Royal Maternity in Glasgow. The job is varied, interesting and very well paid. I still have fond memories of my days at Pitman Training.
E L – Medical Secretary to the Clinical Director
Private Individuals
The compliments I have received have certainly given my confidence a great boost. I am so enjoying the work, the environment and the people and it’s all due to the skills I have gained from the Diploma courses I have done through Pitman Training.
H L
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I wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed the 2 day course. Our Trainer was really in tune with us as a group and understood exactly where we were all coming from with regards to the daily obstacles we face in our various roles as office and personal assistant.
The course content was fabulous; I especially enjoyed the section on Communication & Assertiveness. I felt I took most away from these parts and have definitely been able to implement in my daily work commitments. I feel more confident and more in control of my work time. The handouts we were given have also proved useful and I have referred back to them time and time again. The Trainer also gave us recommendations of helpful books, 2 of which I have purchased since the coaching and have dipped in and out of.
I would definitely recommend the workshop to anyone in a support role, be it as a PA or Office Manager, who is looking for a little extra support or guidance. There is a lot to learn, both for people new to this type of role or experienced individuals.”
Louise —PA to the Chief Executive Change Recruitment Group
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Very approachable trainer, presented the course very well and I would highly recommend my colleagues taking this course.
Michelle – Change Manager – Communication Skills
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Very good! Relaxed atmosphere which helped. I have come away with many ideas.
Lyndsay – Management Trainee – Executive PA Seminar
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Julie related ‘real life’ situations which I could relate to.
Paul – Problem Manager – Communication Skills
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“After 12 years working for an airline I decided to make a career change and started looking into various training companies. I selected Pitman Training based on their helpfulness and support.
I started studying in August of 2007 and initially signed up for Comptia’s A+ to ensure I was making the right choice. After completing this with the great help I got from John and Martin I then went on to study for my MCSA.
Before completing my course I started applying for a few jobs and was lucky to secure a position with BCF Technology as an IT support engineer. I have no doubt that taking this course had a lot to do with their decision.
Throughout my involvement with Pitman Training I received nothing but encouragement from all the staff and fellow students, which certainly made learning easier and more enjoyable. I wouldn’t hesitate recommending Pitman Training to anyone that asked and will be using them for any future training I may need to undergo.”
MM – IT Technical
IT Technical, Private Individuals
Very good, very informative and relevant to our needs.
Steven – Civil Engineer – MS Project
IT Tutor Led, MS Project, Organisations Testimonials
I know the Diploma qualification was a major selling point. Without my Pitman Training I would be lost at sea!
E W – PA
Private Individuals
“I successfully completed Executive PA Diploma at Pitman in 2013. With the help of Pitman training I also gained Microsoft 2010 Master Qualification which enabled me to become a confident and proficient administrator in record times.
But most importantly, Pitman training changed my life, forever and beyond I could have ever imagined. I did not have a job and had a very low self-confidence. It took me a while to have a courage and sign up for the advanced course that I had chosen, but I never looked back since that moment and everything in my life went on from strength to strength.
The staff became my second family and I would like to thank you for making me a better person. Every day you were transforming a young girl into a confident successful woman. We, as students are so lucky to have you.
After completing Pitman I was working for a Law Company, Edinburgh College and sat further exams that enabled me to progress further in my career.
I have recently been accepted for the position of Sales Consultant with Travelex. It took me just 7 days to get approved for the job since I saw the vacancy at the Job Fair and had a phone call to congratulate me for getting the job!!
I owe a lot in my life to Pitman Training. It truly changes lives, it gives confidence in your professional abilities, provides you with necessary qualifications to get that Dream Job!!”
DT – Executive PA Diploma
Executive PA, General Courses, General Diploma, Private Individuals
“Excellent! Extremely helpful and reassuring, thank you so much for this course!I now feel much more confident and know how to improve my minutes taking techniques.”
Adeline Amar—–Scottish National Gallery of Modern art
Minutes and Note Taking, Organisations Testimonials
“I just wanted to send you a quick email to say thank you most sincerely for finding me a place on the course. I have to say to you that I found the course totally inspirational. I have been on many courses, some dreadful and some ok, but none came anywhere near to the quality delivered by Pitman Training. The Trainer was so energetic, enthusiastic, very knowledgeable, friendly and adaptable to our needs – no wonder you heard the hoots of laughter from the course room, everyone was just enjoying it so much. It was a great group as well, lots of characters and this helped as well.
Our Trainer kept us totally captivated for 3 days and that’s no easy task when delivering – she is a gem. If I could be a Trainer with even half her ability I would be delighted.”
Derek Walker ——Project Manager
Organisations Testimonials, Train the Trainer
I am able to write faster and take minutes of meetings.
Lucy – PA/Business Support Officer – Speedwriting
General PD, Organisations Testimonials, Speedwriting
“The course exceeded my expectations and I would recommend it to all my colleagues and will let our training department know that it was excellent”
Bob—–Co-ordinator—–Voluntary Sector
Organisations Testimonials, Time Management
“After graduating a few years ago and going off for a few years to live abroad, I then came back and decided to pursue a career in law. I decided the best route was to first get experience in a law firm and then perhaps study part time. My goal was to become a legal secretary to start off but the skills required such as Microsoft Office packages and knowledge of legal terminology and procedures was not something I had picked up at university!!
I decided I needed a foot in the door and chose to study for the legal secretarial diploma at Pitman. The course was great because it was completely flexible and the training facilities were of the highest standard. The supervisors were always happy and friendly and I was impressed that they really took an interest in everyone personally.
Towards the end of my course, the supervisors referred me to a vacancy at Simpson and Marwick for a litigation secretary. Litigation was the most interesting module and that was the area I wanted to get into. I decided to apply. The very next morning, I had an interview lined up and two days later I had the job. It was the first job I applied to. The HR manager at Simpson told me that the diploma at Pitman had secured me the job and she believed the course to be an excellent grounding for starting work there.”
As regards the job, I have been there for a few weeks now and I can honestly say that I’m loving every minute of it. It’s definitely challenging and at times hard work but it’s interesting and I work with a great group of people in the best litigation team in Scotland.
I’d also like to say a big thank you to the training team who helped me the most. They really went that extra mile to help me and they were always so friendly and nice to be around. Please pass on my thanks to them – they are great assets to Pitman!
LC – Legal Secretarial Diploma
General Diploma, Legal Secretarial, Private Individuals
I am really enjoying the challenge of my new career and appreciate all that Pitman Training did to make it possible.
J M – Medical Secretary
Private Individuals
“Thank you for the excellent course and in particular your friendly and helpful staff. Being able to revise the course information and the convenience of the flexible hours made the learning much more enjoyable.”
SH – Diploma
General Diploma
Very good pace, pitch and tone. Excellent subject knowledge which was explained clearly. Well structured, informative course pitched at the right pace in a relaxed environment.
Nick – Change Manager – Train The Trainer
General PD, Organisations Testimonials, Train the Trainer
“I studied the Microsoft Fast Track Diploma and the computer keyboard skills course two years ago. At the time I was completing my Open University degree, and panicking because I had to submit a properly- bound word-processed project, including diagrams taken from scientific journals and I barely knew how to switch the computer on! In my first session I was advised to undertake the introduction to Windows course first because I didn’t have even the very basics.
Having overcome that first hurdle, I really enjoyed the course. The supervisors were really helpful and patient, and never made me feel that I was being stupid, even when I was! I got a distinction for the diploma, and first class honours for the degree. I am now studying for an MSc at Edinburgh University, and I don’t know how I’d cope without the IT skills I gained through the diploma. Even though I’ve forgotten a lot of what I learned through lack of use, I feel I have so much more confidence to try things I would not have attempted before.
My typing speed will never set the world alight, but compared to my former two-fingered jabbing it’s brilliant. Even my teenage daughters have stopped laughing at my efforts!
Thanks to Pitman for a real confidence boost!”
GD – Fast Track Diploma
General Diploma, Microsoft Office, Private Individuals
“I started the Executive PA/Secretarial Diploma course at the Pitman Training Centre in Edinburgh in August 2012 and followed up with 2 Legal Modules.
Before I started my Pitman Training course I was working in retail and not feeling like I was getting anything out of my job. My training has helped me to build up the knowledge and skills required to work in a much more demanding position and has been a great help to me.
In April 2013, I left my job and applied for a job as a receptionist at a Hotel outside Aberfeldy – a job which a friend had seen advertised and suggested I applied for. The job description entailed working mainly behind reception, dealing with guests, but also comprised of a lot of secretarial based work such as organising functions and meetings and typing up notes and menus etc. I was offered the job only hours after I went for the interview and so of course accepted it straight away.
I applied for the receptionists job 9 months after I began my course, as initially I was in no great rush to find another job, but would rather focus on working through the modules so that I would have the necessary experience for when I did decide to apply for something else.
I have loved doing my Pitman courses and have found the workbooks and online exercises very beneficial. I have enjoyed being able to work through each part of the course in my own time and being able to repeat exercises and aspects of modules has definitely been a help, especially on some of the more tricky subjects. It has made me a feel a lot more comfortable in what I am doing and has allowed me to go over parts that I was having any difficulty with.
All of the tutors and staff at the Centre in Edinburgh have been fantastic, and are always there on the end of the phone or an email whenever I have needed any help or clarification on any part of the course. They have always been more than happy to give me advice and guidance, no matter how trivial I think my questions are.
My experience at Pitman Training has been excellent and I will definitely consider doing another course at the Centre in the future, and would highly recommend it to other people.”
CS – Legal/ Executive PA Diploma
Executive PA, General Diploma, Legal Secretarial, Private Individuals, Secretarial Diploma
I applied for several jobs and was offered the first one I was interviewed for and was in full, permanent employment within three weeks of finishing my course.
E H – Accounts Assistant
Private Individuals
No Improvement required. Speed, clarity and technique ideal. The trainer was excellent!
Wendy – Receptionist – Meetings and Minutes
General PD, Meetings and Minutes, Organisations Testimonials
“I studied a Pitman Accounting Technician Diploma. My intention was to use the course to complement my accounting qualification and as a return to work plan in my chosen career area.
Since my training, I believe that the course has assisted me in that I am now being trained for cash office duties and procedures. I have as well been given a chance on a volunteer basis by one of the housing association in their accounts departments through courtesy of Central Scotland Racial Equality Council, where am having a chance to work with Sage Line 50 v12 and Sage payroll. Am drawing heavily from what I have learnt in Pitman Training.
I would lik to thank all the staff at Pitman and especially the Supervisors who were very helpful whenever I needed assistance.
Having been allowed to pay for the Course on monthly instalments, making it possible for me to afford the Course in easy instalments.
The fact that you can be able to programme your time of attendance is a big plus to the college.
The courses are very well presented in a methodical manner that makes it easy to follow and would recommend to others who are looking forward for training.”
EK – Accounting Technician Diploma
Book-Keeping, General Diploma, Private Individuals
Marion created a fun training environment and always encourages questions and opinions.
Jennifer – Insolvency Administrator – Report Writing
General PD, Organisations Testimonials, Report Writing
The skills that I learnt on the course come up time and time again on a daily basis and I am sure that the diploma on my CV has ensured interviews for a number of job applications.
L B – PR Assistant
Private Individuals
“I started doing a Secretarial Diploma at Pitman because I had been working in retail since graduating from university in 2008. I had pretty good admin skills but no qualifications and felt like I was stuck in a rut. Pitman was a perfect fit for me because I was working shifts at my job at Glasgow Science Centre and could come in whenever I was free.
At first I thought I was just going to be getting a qualification for skills I already had but I actually learned a lot more than I expected. Modules like Effective Business Communication were helpful and I did electives in Access and Introduction to Medical Secretary which was extremely helpful in getting my new job.
In May 2013, before I had even completed my diploma, I started my job as an Audio Typist for the NHS. I had been searching the NHS pages before I started my diploma and it took the help of Pitman to actually help me find a job. My typing and audio typing skills along with the medical terminology learned in Pitman have been essential in my progress within my job with my manager telling me she feels I have a career in the NHS ahead of me.
I just discovered today that I received a distinction for my diploma and am now thinking of where to move up within my new sector. Without Pitman, I don’t think I would have been able to get out of retail so I’m very happy to have chosen to take this course!”
EJ – Secretarial Diploma
General Diploma, Private Individuals, Secretarial Diploma
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This 2-day course is aimed at individuals who manage small projects, along with their other everyday tasks and need a broad understanding of the principles of project management. The course provides an overview of project management and introduces areas where other, more specific training may be beneficial. What you will learn: Identify the various stages...
In this course we will look at what business writing is, how to do it and how to do it well. Although business writing can seem a little overwhelming to begin with, it can be relatively easy to learn – once you understand the basics of what is required. What you will learn: Introduction –...
Assertiveness This workshop is about helping you recognize your own type of behavior and how you come across to others. It will help you to identify situations in which you would like to be less aggressive or less passive and learn how to be assertive in these situations. The course will show you how to...
As you develop as a manager you are even less involved in the day-to-day delivery of the work. Your success depends on your ability to manage your team, manage others who supervise and manage technical specialists. Your role is less about your technical skills and will demand even higher levels of people skills. Your coaching...
For individuals who are new to Photoshop or have only used Photoshop for limited tasks. During the course you will learn the fundamentals of the Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud from our certified Adobe Instructor. Classes are small group sessions guaranteeing time for practical training and questions and feedback from our tutor. What you will learn:...
This workshop is ideal for anyone who wishes to improve their self-managing techniques, achieve more in their working day and gain more balance in their lives. Spending 1-day learning how to manage your time – will save you hours! What you will learn: To take an objective look at how you spend your time at...
For individuals who are already using Excel, this course will streamline and perfect their Excel skills by teaching the more intermediate features available in the application. What you will learn: Formula – Vlookups, IF Statements, SumIf, CountIf, Text formula, Concatenate, linking spreadsheets. Utilities – Protecting data, hide and unhide data, named ranges, working with dates,...
The aim of this course is to learn how to develop and apply the skills of influential communication. What you will learn: To understand how we are influenced. How to tailor your communications for different people and situations. To communicate confidently and with purpose. How to put across complex ideas in simple, understandable ways. How...
This 1-day workshop will help you choose the correct style and tone for a report and clearly define your purpose. It will revisit the key principles of grammar, punctuation and spelling and is aimed at anyone involved in writing on behalf of their employer, and those for whom reports are or will be integral to...
Assertiveness This workshop is about helping you recognize your own type of behavior and how you come across to others. It will help you to identify situations in which you would like to be less aggressive or less passive and learn how to be assertive in these situations. The course will show you how to...
For individuals who are already using Excel, this course will streamline and perfect their Excel skills by teaching the more intermediate features available in the application. What you will learn: Formula – Vlookups, IF Statements, SumIf, CountIf, Text formula, Concatenate, linking spreadsheets. Utilities – Protecting data, hide and unhide data, named ranges, working with dates,...
Learn how you can leverage Power BI to easily build reports and dashboards with interactive visualizations. Connect to and visualize any data using the unified, scalable platform for self-service and enterprise business intelligence (BI) that’s easy to use and helps you gain deeper data insight. What you will learn: Design a data model. Introduction to...
This practical workshop is ideal for those who need to build effective working relationships or depend on effective communication in critical situations. It will also benefit those who would like to develop their own skills and confidence in communication generally. What you will learn: Practical verbal and non-verbal communication The importance of rapport and how...
For Individuals who already use Excel to an Intermediate level. This course will teach you how to use Excel to analyze, collaborate and validate with Advanced features and tools which are extremely useful for auditing and streamlining your workflow. What you will learn: Macros – Editing and deleting macros, recording macros, customizing ribbon. Review Data...
For Individuals who have never used Project. The course is designed to cover all aspects of Project at an Introduction level; to provide you with a good overall grasp of the application – it’s different areas, features and how these can be adapted within a working environment. What you will learn: Project Environment – Starting...
For anyone who organizes and takes minutes at meetings and those who would like to do this role to a professional standard. What you will learn: The difference between formal and informal meetings. How to set out an agenda. Tips and techniques for note taking. The role of the minute taker What minutes are and...
This workshop is ideal for anyone who wishes to improve their self-managing techniques, achieve more in their working day and gain more balance in their lives. Spending 1-day learning how to manage your time – will save you hours! What you will learn: To take an objective look at how you spend your time at...
For Individuals who have never used PowerPoint or have only used it for limited tasks. At the end of the course, you will be able to create professional-looking presentations. What you will learn: Initial screen and data entry – Introduction to the PowerPoint App, inserting and selecting text, moving, and resizing objects, adding new slides....
For individuals who have never used a word processing package before or have only used Word for limited tasks. At the end of the day, you will be able to create professional looking Word documents. What you will learn: Introduction – screen layout, ribbon bar, entering and editing text, spell and grammar checking, change case,...
This 2-day workshop is ideal for any PA looking to increase the contribution they make to their organisation. It is also aimed at secretaries who wish to develop and move up to the role of a PA. What you will learn: To understand the role of the Executive PA To learn to communicate effectively at...
Learn how you can leverage Power BI to easily build reports and dashboards with interactive visualizations. Connect to and visualize any data using the unified, scalable platform for self-service and enterprise business intelligence (BI) that’s easy to use and helps you gain deeper data insight. What you will learn Get to know the Microsoft Power...
This course is designed to understand what stress is, where it comes from and how it can affect you and those around you. As well as what you can do about it. What you will learn: Understand what stress means to you and how your body reacts to stress. Identify your own pressure and stress...
This 1-day workshop has been developed for people who would like to improve their telephone communication skills. It is particularly aimed at those who use the telephone as an important part of their job role. What you will learn: Improved communication skills The importance of voice and attitude Listening skills and questioning techniques. To sound...
CPD Accredited Tutor led training, delivered in person – available on our schedule timetables in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Can be delivered via virtual classrooms or onsite at your workplace. Aim: This course will introduce participants to the issues, methodologies and techniques of training design and delivery. Objectives: By the end of this workshop, participants...
IT and Adobe Training Workshops AVAILABLE IN GLASGOW & EDINBURGH ON DEMAND - PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE DETAILS Adobe Illustrator For Individuals who are new to illustrator or have only used Illustrator for limited tasks. During the course you will learn the fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator Creative Cloud from our certified Adobe Instructor. Classes...
CPD Accredited Tutor led training, delivered in person – available on our schedule timetables in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Can be delivered via virtual classrooms or onsite at your workplace. Aim: This course will introduce participants to the issues, methodologies and techniques of training design and delivery. Objectives: By the end of this workshop, participants...
For individuals who have never used spreadsheets or the Excel application before or only used Excel for limited tasks. At the end of the day, you will be able to create professional-looking spreadsheets. What you will learn: An Introduction to Excel - the ribbon bar, enter move and clear data, saving in Excel, creating new...
For individuals who are already using Excel, this course will streamline and perfect their Excel skills by teaching the more intermediate features available in the application. What you will learn: Formula – Vlookups, IF Statements, SumIf, CountIf, Text formula, Concatenate, linking spreadsheets. Utilities – Protecting data, hide and unhide data, named ranges, working with dates,...