Lakeland Training Ltd

IT Courses

We specialise in the main Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook. Training is also available in Desktop and File management and Using the Internet and Email.

Our course titles are listed below. Please scroll down for more details.

  • Getting started: Desktop and File Management
  • Word for Beginners
  • Word for Improvers
  • Word for the Experienced User
  • Excel for Beginners
  • Excel for Improvers
  • Excel for the Experienced User
  • Access for Beginners
  • Access for Improvers
  • PowerPoint for Beginners
  • PowerPoint for Improvers
  • PowerPoint: Stand and Deliver
  • Outlook - all you need to know
  • Surf's Up! Using the Internet and Web-based Email 

Getting Started: Desktop and file management

This course is for those who are new to using the Microsoft Windows operating system and want to feel confident in finding their way around. It is ideal if you have little or no experience of using a pc.

On completion of the course, you will be able to:

  • Start up the computer
  • Use the keyboard and mouse
  • Organise the on -screen desktop
  • Change the appearance of the desktop
  • Understand how the filing system works
  • Save, delete, move and copy files
  • Use a printer
  • Shut down the computer safely

Word for beginners

This course is for those who have no previous experience of this word processing package and is an ideal way to get started quickly.

On completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Create a range of simple documents using the Microsoft Word package, including letters, notices, reports and essays
  • Use formatting to modify the appearance of your document (eg font, colour, layout)
  • Insert tables and alter their appearance
  • Use certain proof-reading tools to help check the accuracy of your work
  • Save and print your documents.

Word for improvers

This course is for those who have some experience of Word and would like to build on their knowledge by using some of the more advanced features of the package.

On completion of the course, you will be able to:

  • Format documents using spacing, page breaks and text enhancements
  • Use WordArt and line drawing tools
  • Insert images from other files
  • Use templates and alter them to suit your purposes
  • Create custom dictionaries for spell-checking
  • Comparing documents simultaneously
  • Create lists using bullet points and numbers 

Word for the experienced user

This is an advanced level course for those Word users looking to extend their considerable understanding of the package.

On completion of the course, you will be able to:

  • Work with the document's properties
  • Use hyperlinks and bookmarks
  • Perform mail merge tasks
  • Create templates
  • Use advanced indexing and tables
  • Create online forms
  • Protect your work and allow collaboration and comments

Excel for beginners

This course provides an introduction to this spreadsheet package and is ideal for those with no previous experience of Excel.

On completion of the course, you will be able to:

  • Create a simple spreadsheet
  • Use formatting to modify the appearance of the spreadsheet
  • Sort data within the spreadsheet
  • Format the data within cells, columns and rows
  • Create graphs from data
  • Use simple arithmetic formulae
  • Save and print spreadsheets

Excel for improvers

This course is for Excel users with some understanding of the package who wish to use more advanced techniques to improve the spreadsheets they produce.

On completion of the course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the need for relative and absolute cell referencing
  • Use arithmetic and logical formulae
  • Use IF functions and other logical functions
  • Use the MIN, MAX, AVE functions
  • Produce more complex graphs and charts
  • Work with multiple worksheets

Excel for the experienced user

This course focuses on the advanced capabilities of Excel and is specifically for users who are already confident with the features listed above.

On completion of the course, you will be able to:

  • Use a range of data analysis tools, such as Data Tables and Goal Seek
  • Import data from web based sources for manipulation in Excel
  • Record and run basic macros to speed-up specific actions
  • Use collaborating techniques for shared workbooks
  • Publish workbooks on the web
  • Use and customize templates
  • Perform advanced error checking and auditing
  • Produce PivotTable and PivotChart reports

Access for beginners

This course is an introduction to Microsoft's versatile database application and is designed for those with no previous experience.

On completion of the course you will be able to:

  • Build a simple database
  • Design forms for data entry and retrieval
  • Use the query function to find specific data
  • Produce a report based on the data entered
  • Perform sorting and filtering tasks

Access for improvers

This course is for those who are already familiar with the basic functions of Access and would like to produce more advanced databases.

On completion of the course you will be able to:

  • Enter data using validation rules and input masks
  • Use look-up functions for data entry
  • Create relational databases
  • Understand referential integrity
  • Format forms: change style, add labels and text boxes
  • Import external data for inclusion in the database 

PowerPoint for beginners

This course provides an ideal introduction to this essential presentation software package and is designed for those with no previous experience.

On completion of the course you will be able to:

  • Plan, organise and produce a slide-show presentation on the pc
  • Use templates to design slide content
  • Design slides using text boxes
  • Insert images such as clip art
  • Format the appearance of the slide content
  • Rehearse the presentation

PowerPoint for improvers

This course is for those who have some previous experience of PowerPoint but would like to use more advanced techniques to improve their presentations.

On completion of the course you will be able to:

  • Produce professional presentations
  • Use the slide master to format slides
  • Change transition styles
  • Use a range of animation techniques
  • Import data from other files such as Word or Excel
  • Link slides to external files
  • Customise slide backgrounds and themes
  • Create organisational charts

PowerPoint: Stand and Deliver

This course deals with the actual delivery of a PowerPoint presentation and is suitable for those who are already confident with the techniques listed above.

On completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Set and rehearse presentation timings
  • Practise presentation delivery techniques
  • Understand how to minimise nerves
  • Vary your voice, pace and body language to get your message across.

This course involves delivering presentations and receiving constructive feedback to help improve your delivery skills.

Outlook: all you need to know

This course gives an overview of the Outlook email package and is suitable for those with little or limited knowledge of the application.

On completion of the course, you will be able to:

  • Set up an email account in Outlook
  • Send, receive and forward emails
  • Create a detailed contacts list
  • Use the address book effectively
  • Use the calendar and task functions
  • Customise the appearance of your emails
  • Organise mail in a variety of ways

Surf's Up! Using the Internet and Web-based email

This course is an introduction to the Internet and some of its infinite capabilities, including certain web-based email services. It is designed for those who have little or very limited experience of exploring the World Wide Web.

On completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Access the Internet using a web browser
  • Use a search engine to find information
  • Go directly to specific websites
  • Create a list of favourite websites
  • Set up a web-based email account
  • Send and receive emails
  • Understand some of the security risks associated with the Internet and how to minimise your exposure to them
  • Appreciate the numerous benefits of Internet use for communication, shopping, research and fun!