Digital Skills & Photography
We have a wide range of digital skills & photography courses suitable for a beginner through to advanced learners. A 2018 report conducted by Lloyds Bank UK Consumer Digital Index found that in the UK:
- 11.3 million people (21%) lack the full basic digital skills
- 4.3 million (8%) have no basic digital skills at all
- 5.4 million working adults (10%) are without basic digital skills
- people with a registered disability are 4 times as likely to be offline
- 28% of those aged 60+ are offline.
These statistics undoubtedly prove the need for essential digital skills, especially for adults.
Research has shown that those with high digital engagement see lifestyle and health benefits from this: 87% say it helps them to connect better with friends and family and 84% say it helps them to organise their life.
No matter what your ability or starting point, we have a course to suit you. Please call 01642 527904 for an informal chat or book a initial assessment.
Did you know that we also have digital Distance Learning courses to develop your knowledge, understanding and competence in a range of different IT areas in the comfort of your own home?
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The Beginners Excel Course is a program designed to introduce individuals to the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel, a powerful spreadsheet application widely used in various industries and professions. This course is tailored for individuals with little to no prior experience with Excel and aims to equip them with the essential skills needed to navigate, manipulate, and analyse data effectively. The Beginners Excel Course covers key areas, including spreadsheet basics, data entry and formatting, formulas and functions, data analysis and visualisation, and basic automation. You should have completed a beginners computing course before embarking on this class.
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The Advanced Excel Course is an intensive program designed to take individuals' Excel skills to the next level, following on from our Intermediate Excel course. It is designed to equip participants with advanced techniques and functionalities to handle complex data analysis, modelling, and automation tasks. This course is tailored for individuals who already possess a strong foundation in Excel and aims to further enhance their proficiency by covering advanced features and strategies. The Advanced Excel Course covers key areas, including advanced data analysis, financial modelling, advanced formulas and functions, data visualisation, and advanced automation.
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Digital Photography for Beginners
The Digital Photography for Beginners course is designed to provide individuals with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills required to embark on their journey in digital photography. In today's digital age, photography has become more accessible than ever, and this course aims to equip participants with the essential skills to capture stunning images and unleash their creative potential. Whether for personal enjoyment or aspiring to pursue photography as a career, this course offers a solid foundation for beginners to develop their digital photography skills.
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Digital Photography for Improvers
The Improvers Photography Course is designed to help aspiring photographers take their skills to the next level in the digital realm. This course is ideal for individuals who have a basic understanding of photography and want to explore the intricacies of digital techniques, enhance their composition skills, and unleash their creative potential. Over the course of several sessions, participants will delve into various aspects of digital photography, learning new techniques, refining their abilities, and gaining confidence in their artistic vision.
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In the course, learners will learn and identify camera controls such as Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO etc. Learners will learn key Photography terminology and how to create aesthetically pleasing images and be introduced to a range of different subjects such as Portraits, Landscapes, buildings etc.
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Exploring Editing Software for Photography
The Exploring Editing Software for Photography Course is designed to empower photographers with the knowledge and skills to harness the full potential of editing software and elevate their images to new heights. In this course, participants will dive into the world of digital post-processing, exploring various editing software tools, techniques, and workflows. Through a series of hands-on sessions, participants will gain confidence in their ability to enhance and transform their photographs, unlocking a new level of creative expression.
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