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 BITES is a BCS (British Computer Society) Accredited Test Centre for:
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ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence),
BCS Levels 1 & 2 for IT Users

Also an OCR (Oxford, Cambridge & RSA) Approved Centre for New CLAiT.

The courses below are aimed at different skill levels and aptitudes. Please download a .pdf file, where available by clicking on the blue dot for much more information, or contact us to discuss how BITES can help you.

Please contact us to find out the latest costs of these courses, which may include discounts and special offers. Bespoke packages tailored to your needs can also be arranged.

Sessions - Period over which the course is taken.
Time - Approximate working time involved in the course per session
* - Sessions showing this star include breaks and FREE Lunch

Alternative dates can be arranged by appointment to meet individual needs.

Schedule Autumn 2008

Course Sessions Time Description Download Computers Don't Byte 8 weeks 10-12 Never used a computer? This is for you   Computers Don't Byte Plus 8 weeks 10-12 Build on your skills as you learn more   Beginners Digital Photography 10 wks 6-8 Introduction to Digital Photography   Digital Photography Plus - an introduction 10 wks 2 hrs Introduction using Photoshop Elements   Digital Photography Plus - Intermediate 10 wks 1-3.30 Intermediate level using Photoshop Elements   Digital Photography Advanced 10 wks 2 hrs Advanced using Photoshop Elements   Desktop File Management   am eve Organise your files on your computer   Computer Husbandry 4th Aug 16th Oct 28th Nov 10-5 Understand problems and prevent them   Create leaflets & cards etc * 10- 12.30 Make your own it's quick and easy   MS Word - Beginners 1 day 7th Aug 23rd Oct 10-5 Word processing for beginners   MS Word - Intermediate 2 days * 17/18 Sept 3/4 Dec 10-5 Improving your basic word processing   MS Word - Advanced 1 day * 6 hrs Advanced word processing   MS Excel - Beginners 1 day* 28th Aug 20th Nov 10-5 Spreadsheets for beginners   MS Excel - Intermediate 2 days* 8/9 Oct 10-5 Improving your work with spreadsheets   MS-Excel - Advanced 1 day * 6 hrs Advanced use of spreadsheets   MS Access - Beginners 1 day 14th Aug 6 th Nov* 10-5 Databases for beginners   MS Access - Intermediate 1 day* 25th Sept 11th Dec 10-5 Improving your use of databases   MS Access - Advanced 1 day * 6 hrs Advanced use of databases   MS Powerpoint - Intro 1 day 11th Sept 30th Oct* 10-5 Beginner & Intermediate use of PP   MS Powerpoint - Advanced 1 day* 6 hrs Advanced use of Powerpoint   MS Publisher - Introduction 1 day 21st Aug 2nd Oct 13th Nov* 10-5 Making a start with Desktop Publishing   MS Publisher - Intermed. * 10-5 Improving your Desktop Publishing   MS Publisher - Advanced 0.5 day 3 hrs Advanced Desktop Publishing   Creating Publicity Material 8 wks 2 hrs Get publicity with your own posters etc   How to Buy a computer   2½hrs Help getting the right PC for you   How to Create leaflets, labels, cards and posters   2½hrs Address labels, cards and posters   How to File Management   2½hrs Never lose anything on your PC again   How to Shop Online   2½hrs Get a bargain by shopping at home   How to Social Network   2½hrs Meet new friends and have fun   How to Take Good Photos   2½hrs Simple techniques for great snaps   How to Touch Type   2½hrs Learn how to speed around the keys   How to Use Computer Gadgets   2½hrs iPods, MP3, burn CDs, manage music   How to Use eBay   2½hrs Find out how to buy and sell on eBay   How to Use Email   2½hrs Stay in touch with family and friends   How to Use Outlook   2½hrs Use Outlook to manage your emails