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1 Contents What is ecollege?... 3 How ecollege works?... 3 Technical Requirements?... 3 COURSES... 5 Changing Career to the IT Sector... 5 Changing Career to the IT Sector - Roadmap... 7 MCSA: SQL Server MCSA: Windows Server Cisco Interconnecting Network Devices (ICND) Part Cisco Interconnecting Network Devices (ICND) Part Web Authoring using Adobe Dreamweaver Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop CompTIA A+ 800 Series (9N) CompTIA Network+ N (19N) CompTIA Security+ SY0-401 (N59) Project Management (PMBOK 5) Java Associate Developer SE7 (11N) Java Professional Developer SE7 (12N) European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Microsoft Office Specialist {2010} Microsoft Word Microsoft Word Expert Microsoft Excel Microsoft Excel Expert Microsoft Access...20 Microsoft Outlook...20 Microsoft Office Specialist {2013} Microsoft Word Microsoft Word Expert Microsoft Excel Microsoft Excel Expert... 22

2 Page 2 Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Access Digital Marketing Professional Diploma Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) ACCA Qualification Contact... 26

3 What is ecollege? Page 3 If you are in receipt of a social welfare allowance then you may be entitled to a free online course on There are many benefits of studying at ecollege including: Most of ecollege courses are also available for a fee if you are not eligible for a free course. All course materials included etutor support five days a week Practice tests and Examinations included Online access 24x7 Software (if applicable) will be provided for the duration of the course All examinations are online in a approved test centre country wide How ecollege works? To apply for one of the ecollege courses contact your local Employment Services Offices and get your DSP officer to enrol you in the course you are interested in. The student will receive an activation link through , and a welcome from their tutor. Once learner clicks on the activation link they will be starting your course. At the end of the course, after have completed assignments and mock tests, learner will be able to sit the exam related to the course chosen to obtain the industry recognised Certificate. Technical Requirements? Moodle is accessed through a Web Browser; this is the application on your PC that allows you to view web pages online. Each Web Browser will display the web pages e.g. your course a little differently. Internet Explorer often displays the course incorrectly or may cause errors to occur. We recommend you use the following Web Browsers which can be downloaded for free at the links below: Mozilla Firefox Google Chrome Browser Compatibility Checker You need is a solid, reliable internet connection Internet Speed. Check your Internet Speed to make sure that you have at least 5MB of download speed, which is required to run this course Mobile Broadband Dongles are not recommended due to instability In general these are the minimum system requirements that we would consider necessary for Moodle to run efficiently on your system and enable you to participate in the course

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5 Page 5 COURSES Changing Career to the IT Sector NCN94 **Only Available for Jobseekers/Employees This Course, with three separate modules related Microsoft certifications, validates the foundational knowledge needed to take the first step toward building a successful career in technology. 1. MTA Database Administration Fundamentals This MTA training will help you become familiar with concepts and technologies pertaining to Database Administration. In this course you will learn about relational databases, queries, stored procedures, and the security requirement for databases and the data stored in them. Exam: MTA Recommended Duration: 12 Weeks 2. MTA Networking Fundamentals The MTA certification programs cover the baseline knowledge of building and managing Microsoft Windows Servers, Windows-based network operating systems, Active Directory, account management, and system recovery tools. Exam: MTA Recommended Duration: 12 Weeks 3. MTA Software Development Fundamentals MTA Software Development Fundamentals is designed to assess candidates' knowledge of fundamental software development concepts and basic programming skills, basic web development skills and Database. It can also serve as a stepping stone to the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist exams. Exam: MTA

6 Page 6 Recommended Duration: 12 Weeks Employment Opportunities: The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) programs are designed for individuals who seek an entry-level job in information technology or want to enhance their understanding of technology fundamentals. Designed as an entry-level technology certification, MTA gives individuals an opportunity to explore a variety of technology career paths before stepping into the job market. Individuals pursuing a career in business also find this program beneficial. The program gives individuals the fundamental IT knowledge they need to contribute in business and technology decisions in a more meaningful way. Since technology plays a critical role in virtually every business and many projects, possessing fundamental technology knowledge is important to any business professional's success. It can mean the difference between thriving and merely surviving in business.

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8 Page 8 MCSA: SQL Server NCN30 The MCSA for SQL Server 2012 is the base level certification for Microsoft s relational database solution, and is followed by the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) and the Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM). In order to achieve the MCSA for SQL Server 2012, you must pass three exams: 1. Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (Exam ) 2. Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases (Exam ) 3. Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (Exam ) Upon successful completion of all three exams, the MCSA: SQL Server 2012 is awarded, this certification proves that you have the necessary qualifications to land a position as a database developer or database analyst. Exam: Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) , and Exam Retirement Date: No date set Recommended Duration: 25 Weeks Course Cost: 270 per Exam 1. Exam , Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 The two areas that are most heavily weighted for this first exam are working with Data, and Troubleshooting and Optimization. Working with Data represents about 27% of the total questions, and Troubleshooting and Optimization questions represent about 25% of the total. The last two areas are equally weighted, both representing about 24% of the total questions, and they are Creating Database Objects, and Modifying Data. 2. Exam , Administering Microsoft Server 2012 Databases For this exam, the subject areas are more evenly weighted, with a difference of only a few percentage points between each. The most heavily weighted are Installation and Configuration, and Managing Data. After those two, in descending order of weight, come Implementing Security, Maintaining Instances and Databases, Optimising and Troubleshooting, and Implementing High Availability. 3. Exam , Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 For this exam, there are five main subject areas, three of which are more heavily weighted at right around 25% each, and the last two making up the final 25%. The most heavily weighted

9 Page 9 are Load Data, Configure and Deploy SSIS Solutions, and Extract and Transform Data. The last two are Build Data Quality Solutions, and Design and Implement a Data Warehouse. Employment Opportunities: Earning an MCSA: SQL Server certification will qualify you for a position as a database developer or database analyst at an associate level. MCSA: Windows Server 2012 The aim of this online training course is to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and competency to install, configure, optimise and manage Windows 2012 in a server environment. The learner will gain skills to create and configure virtual machine settings, storage and virtual networks in Windows Server They will be able to manage Deploy and configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and DNS service and to create and manage Active Directory users, computers and organizational units. The Microsoft Windows Server 2012 course prepares learners for the MCP , and examinations which if passed, earns the individual the MCSA Windows Server 2012 award. However, some learners may prefer to take any or all sections of the exam separately. Prior to pursuing a MCSA Windows Server 2012 course, it is necessary that Learners should have achieved MTA certification. Exam: Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) , and Exam Retirement Date: No date set Course Cost: 800 Employment Opportunities: Earning an MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certification qualifies you for a position as a network or computer systems administrator or as a computer network specialist, and it is the first step on your path to becoming a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE). If you are coming in to the MCSA with no experience or certification you will be asked by the etutor to complete one or all of the following Microsoft Technology associate fundamentals exams to access you level of competencies in these technologies. 1. Networking Fundamentals Prior to pursuing a MCSA Windows Server 2012 course, it is necessary that Learners should have achieved MTA certification. The Networking Fundamentals: exam (MTA ) module is 1 of 4 MTA modules available to learners as part of the course.

10 Page 10 Aim of Module Networking Fundamentals is designed to provide Learners with an explanation and understanding of fundamental networking concepts. This training course prepares Learners for Microsoft exam MTA is a new entry-level credential from Microsoft that validates the foundational knowledge needed to take the first step toward building a successful career in technology. The MTA certification programs cover the baseline knowledge of building and managing Microsoft Windows Servers, Windows-based network operating systems, Active Directory, account management, and system recovery tools Exam: Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Exam Retirement Date: No date set Recommended Duration: 12 Weeks 2. Security Fundamentals Prior to pursuing a MCSA Windows Server 2012 course, it is necessary that Learners should have achieved MTA certification. Aim of Module To provide the learners with the skills, knowledge and competence that will enable them to accomplish tasks associated with the fundamentals of security layers, operating system security, network security and security software. Exam: Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Exam Retirement Date: No date set Recommended Duration: 12 Weeks 3. Windows Operating Systems Fundamentals Prior to pursuing a MCSA Windows Server 2012 course, it is necessary that Learners should have achieved MTA certification or have relevant industry experience. Aim of Module To provide the learners with the skills, knowledge and competence that will enable them to accomplish tasks associated with the fundamentals of operating system configurations and maintenance, how to install and upgrade Client Systems, understand application installations, manage files and folders and manage and connect devices. Successful learners will be eligible to sit the exam for Windows OS Fundamentals (MTA) Certificate. Exam: Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Exam Retirement Date: July 2016

11 Page 11 Recommended Duration: 12 Weeks 4. Windows Server Administration Fundamentals Prior to pursuing a MCSA Windows Server 2012 course, it is necessary that Learners should have achieved MTA certification or have relevant industry experience. Aim of Module To provide the Learners with the skills, knowledge and competence that will enable them to accomplish tasks associated with the fundamentals of Window Server Installation, the roles of the server, active directory, storage technologies, performance management and server maintenance. Exam: Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Exam Retirement Date: No date set Recommended Duration: 12 Weeks

12 Page 12 Cisco Interconnecting Network Devices (ICND) Part 1 - NCN26 The aim of this online training course is to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and competency in designing, installing, operating and troubleshooting a branch office enterprise network. Learners will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to configure a switch, a router, connect to a WAN, and implement network security. Exam: (Exam v2.0) /CCENT Exam Retirement Date: No date set Recommended Duration: 24 Weeks Course Cost: 600 Employment Opportunities: ICND 2 is also a requirement to progress to employment Cisco Interconnecting Network Devices (ICND) Part 2 - NCN27 The aim of this online training course is to test a candidate's knowledge and skills required to successfully install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium-size enterprise branch network. The exam includes topics on LAN switching technologies, IP routing technologies, IP services (FHRP, syslog, SNMP v2 and v3), troubleshooting, and WAN technologies. Exam: (Exam v2.0) /CCENT Exam Retirement Date: No date set Course Cost: 600 Employment Opportunities: This certification is an entry requirement for any Junior Systems administration position Web Authoring using Adobe Dreamweaver - NC07466 The course prepares Learners for the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) for Dreamweaver. On completion of this module learners will be able to demonstrate how to set project requirements and present their projects/ideas to clients using Wire framing, Storyboards and Flowcharts. Learners will have gained skills in planning a website or application. Learners, who successfully complete the course, will be proficient in the use of Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS and they will be able to review and maintain sites by using Adobe Dreamweaver. Exam: Adobe Certified Associate in Web Authoring Using Adobe Dreamweaver Exam Retirement Date: No date set Recommended Duration: 12 Weeks

13 Page 13 Course Cost: 425 Employment Opportunities: Entry Level foundation: Web designers find employment in companies that specialise in creating web sites, in the IT departments of large companies and organisations that create and maintain their own web sites, and as self-employed web designers. Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop - NC07465 The course prepares Learners for the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) for Photoshop. On completion of this module learners will be able to demonstrate they have attained the foundational skills to communicate with digital media tools, knowledge of Design principles and Image Composition, and setting project Requirements. Learners will know how to manipulate images using Photoshop, they will learn about Photoshop Interface and all the new tools added in the Creative Cloud version of the software. They will be proficient in preparing images for the web and the print world. Exam: Adobe Certified Associate in Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop Exam Retirement Date: No date set Recommended Duration: 12 Weeks Course Cost: 425 Employment Opportunities: Entry Level foundation: Graphic Designer, Photographer, Marketing Professional and Web Designer. Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator - NC08449 The course prepares Learners for the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) for Illustrator. On completion of this module learners will be able to Identify project requirements, Identify design elements for graphics, Understand how to use Adobe Illustrator, Create graphics using Adobe Illustrator, Archive, export and publish graphics Exam: Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator Exam Retirement Date: No date set Recommended Duration: 12 Weeks Course Cost: 549 Employment Opportunities: Entry Level foundation: Graphic Designer, Photographer, Marketing Professional and Web Designer. Adobe InDesign NC08464

14 Page 14 The Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign exam validates entry-level skills in publishing corresponding to InDesign software. Adobe InDesign sets the industry standard for print and digital layout offering pixel-perfect control over design or digital media. On completion of this module learners will be able to demonstrate how to, Set Project Requirements, Identify Design Elements When Preparing Page Layouts, Understand the Adobe InDesign, Create Page Layouts by Using Adobe InDesign, Publish, Export and Archive Page Layouts by Using Adobe InDesign. Exam: Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator Exam Retirement Date: No date set Recommended Duration: 12 Weeks Course Cost: 549 Employment Opportunities: Entry Level foundation: Graphic Designer, Photographer, Marketing Professional and Web Designer. CompTIA A+ 800 Series (9N) - NC09N The aim of this online course is to provide learners with skills, knowledge and competencies to enable them to install and configure PC operating systems, as well as configuring common features (e.g. network connectivity and ) for mobile operating systems Android and Apple ios, providing the necessary skills to take the CompTIA A and CompTIA A Exams. Learners who complete this course could pursue a career in supporting desktop personal computer users, in jobs roles such as Support Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Desktop Engineer, IT Administrator or PC Support Analysts. Completion of this course can also help prepare for other, similar technical support qualifications and act as groundwork for more advanced training, i.e. CompTIA Network+, Server+, CCNA, and MCTS, MCITP and MCSE. Exam: CompTIA and exams Certification Retirement Date: 800 series examinations can be taken up until June 30, 2016, enrolment on this course will cease on the 29/02/16 and the 900 course will then be activated Recommended Duration: 16 Weeks Course Cost: 700 Employment Opportunities: A great starting point for a career in Information Technology. Entry Level opportunities in technical support, help desk support roles and junior system administration role. CompTIA Network+ N NC19N This exam will certify that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to troubleshoot, configure, and manage common network wireless and wired devices, establish basic network design and connectivity, understand and maintain network documentation,

15 Page 15 identify network limitations and weaknesses, and implement network security, standards, and protocols. The candidate will have a basic understanding of emerging technologies including unified communications, mobile, cloud, and virtualization technologies. It is recommended for CompTIA Network+ candidates to have the following: CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent knowledge, though CompTIA A+ certification is not required. Have at least 9 to 12 months of work experience in IT networking. Exam: CompTIA Network+ N Certification Launch Date: February 28, 2015 Certification Retirement Date: Usually three years after launch Course Cost: 800 Employment Opportunities: Recommended that you complete the CompTIA A+ and then progress to the Network +. A great starting point for a career in Information Technology. Entry Level opportunities in technical support, help desk support roles and junior network administration role. CompTIA Security+ SY NCN59 The Security+ exam covers the most important foundational principles for securing a network and managing risk. Access control, identity management and cryptography are important topics on the exam, as well as selection of appropriate mitigation and deterrent techniques to address network attacks and vulnerabilities. Security concerns associated with cloud computing, BYOD and SCADA are addressed in the SY0-401 exam. While there is no required prerequisite, Network+ certification is recommended before taking the Security+ exam. Exam: CompTIA Security+ SY0-401 Certification Launch Date: May 1,2014 Certification Retirement Date: Usually three years after launch Course Cost: 800 Employment Opportunities: Recommended that you complete the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network + and then progress to the Security +. A great starting point for a career in Information Technology. Entry Level opportunities in technical support, help desk support roles and junior systems and network administration role. Project Management (PMBOK 5) - NCN40

16 Page 16 The aim of this online training course is to provide the learners with skills, knowledge and competence in project management. The learner will be able to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close a project using the ten processes of project management i.e. Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, HR, Communications, Risk, Procurement and Project Stakeholder Management. Successful learners can achieve the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Certificate following successful completion of this course, provided the learner meets the PMI requirements Exam: PMI (CAPM) Recommended Duration: 24 Weeks Course Cost: 800 Employment Opportunities: In an increasingly projectized world, we know how important it is to set yourself apart. The Project Management Institute's CAPM certification ensures that you re ready to meet the demands of projects and employers across the globe. Developed by practitioners for practitioners, the PMI CAPM certification is based on rigorous standards and ongoing research to meet the real-world needs of organizations. With a PMI CAPM certification behind your name, you can work in virtually any industry, anywhere in the world, and with any project management methodology. The PMI CAPM certification can be the difference between getting the job, or not. It can raise your visibility, and highlight your competency. Wherever you are in your career, the Project Management Institute's CAPM certification can be the start of a whole new chapter in your professional story. Java foundations certified junior associate - (1Z0-811) NC07573 On completion of this module learners will be capable of describing what java is, identifying and working with java basics, basic java elements, java data types, java operators, string class and random and math classes. Learners will be capable of using decision statements and looping statements. Learners will be capable of debugging and exception handling, using and creating array and array lists, creating classes and constructors, describing and creating different java method. Exam: Java foundations certified junior associate (1Z0-811) Employment Opportunities: This can lead directly to internship or apprenticeship positions as well as a means to progress to higher professional certification or help gain a place at a college or university course.

17 Java Associate Developer SE7 (1Z0-803) - NC07573 Page 17 Java is the world's most used general purpose computer programming language. This course in Java leads to the certificate Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), Java SE 7 Programmer. Java is a cross platform, high level language which is free to download and for developers to use. Oracle, one of the world's biggest companies, owns and administers the Java language and its awards, so this course leads you to the industry standard certification in Java. This course covers the core of the Java language to a high level. This OCA Java SE certification is the prerequisite to progress onto the Java Professional Developer course which leads to the Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Java SE certification. Exam: Exam: Oracle Java IZO-803 (Java SE 7 Programmer I) Recommended Duration: 26 Weeks Course Cost: 750 Employment Opportunities: Along with the ability to show your work, certification can help gain Junior to mid-level positions in Java software development. Along with skills in other aspects of software engineering the OCA certificate looks great on the CV of an aspiring web developer, Android developer, software tester, technical writer, database programmer, development manager etc. If you lack experience or broader knowledge of software engineering, the OCA Certification has been the key qualification to gain junior developer and internship positions for many newly certified learners. Java Professional Developer SE7 (1Z0-804) - NC12N Java is the world's most used general purpose computer programming language. This advanced course in Java leads to the certificate Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Java SE 7 Programmer. Java is a cross platform, high level language which is free to download and for developers to use. Oracle, one of the world's biggest companies, owns and administers the Java language and its awards, so this course leads you to the industry standard certification in Java. This certification covers core Application Programming interfaces used to design objectoriented applications with Java, as well as insight into Java applications such as those that manipulate files, directories, file systems and databases. The OCA Java SE 7 Programmer I Exam (1Z0-803) or higher Oracle exam in Java is a prerequisite for this course. Exam: Oracle Java IZO-804 (Java SE 7 Programmer II) Certification Retirement Date: No date set Recommended Duration: 14 Weeks

18 Page 18 Course Cost: 750 Employment Opportunities: The standard professional exam on the broad core of the Java language including concurrency, I/0, and database access. Designed for professional developers or students with significant study completed. Along with the ability to show your work can help gain mid-level positions in Java development and junior positions as a java web application developer. Along with skills in other aspects of software engineering the OCP certificate looks great on the CV of an aspiring Android developer, software tester, technical writer, database programmer, development manager, software architect etc. If you lack experience or broader knowledge of software engineering, the OCP Certification has been the key qualification to gain junior developer and internship positions for many newly certified learners. European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) - NCN01 The aim of this online course is to provide learners with skills, knowledge and competencies in the basic functions of a personal computer and in a range of software applications. Modules include Concepts of IT, Managing Files, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Database, Presentations, and Information Network Services. There are seven modules in this course, each of which must be passed, in order to achieve the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) 1. Computer Essentials 2. Online Essentials 3. IT Security 4. Word Processing 5. Spreadsheets 6. Databases 7. Presentations Exam (s): ECDL X 7 exams Office Versions: 2010 and 2013 Course Cost: 450 Employment Opportunities: Almost every job in today's world requires computer skills. And most employers who look for basic IT skills among job applicants look for ECDL. Being able to say 'Yes, I have my ECDL' boosts your chances of securing that new job and of moving ahead in your current one.

19 Page 19 Microsoft Office Specialist {2010} Microsoft Word - NCN12 Aim: The aim of this online training course is to provide learners with skills, knowledge and competencies to accomplish tasks associated with sharing and maintaining documents, formatting content, applying page layout and reusable content including illustrations and graphics in a document, proofreading documents, applying references and hyperlinks, performing mail merge operations Exam: Microsoft Word 2010 Exam # Microsoft Word Expert - NCN13 Aim: The aim of this course is to teach the information worker how to use a variety of intermediate and advanced features to create and format business documents such as online forms, personalized mailings, or cite reference sources. Some topics will review core skill sets and are then discussed in more detail, exploring at a higher level different options that can be chosen or applied for that skill set. Exam: Microsoft Word Expert Exam # Course Cost: 250 Microsoft Excel - NCN14 Aim: The aim of this online training course is to provide learners with skills, knowledge and competencies to accomplish tasks associated with producing spreadsheets. Learners will be able to gain competency in managing the worksheet environment, creating cell data, formatting cells and worksheets, managing worksheets and workbooks, applying formulas and functions, presenting data visually, sharing worksheet data with other users and analysing and organizing data. Exam: Microsoft Excel Exam # Recommended Duration: 10 Weeks Microsoft Excel Expert - NCN15

20 Page 20 Aim: The aim of the Microsoft Excel 2010 Expert is teach the information worker how to work with different types of documents using a variety of core and intermediate features to create and edit professional-looking spreadsheets for a variety of purposes and situations. Some topics may appear to be basic skill sets but are discussed in more detail, exploring at a higher level different options that can be chosen or applied for that skill set. Exam: Microsoft Excel Expert Exam # Course Cost: 250 Microsoft PowerPoint - NCN16 Aim: The aim of this online training course is to provide learners with skills, knowledge and competencies to create, modify and deliver presentations using the Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 presentation application package. Learners will be competent in managing the PowerPoint environment, creating a slide presentation, working with graphical and multimedia elements, creating charts and tables, applying transitions and animations, collaborating on presentations, preparing presentation for delivery and delivering presentations. Exam: Microsoft PowerPoint Exam # Microsoft Access - NCN17 Aim: The aim of this online training course is to provide learners with skills, knowledge and competencies to accomplish the tasks associated with producing Ms Office Access database. Learners will gain competency in managing the access environment, building tables, building forms, creating and managing queries and designing reports in Microsoft Access Exam: Microsoft Access Exam # Microsoft Outlook - NCN18 Aim: The aim of this online training course is to provide learners with skills and knowledge in managing the Outlook Environment, creating and formatting item content, managing messages, managing contacts, managing calendar objects and working with tasks, notes and journal entries.

21 Page 21 Exam: Microsoft Outlook Exam # Microsoft Office Specialist {2013} Microsoft Word - NC49N Aim: The aim of this online training course is to provide learners with skills, knowledge and competencies to accomplish tasks associated with Sharing and maintaining documents, formatting content, applying page layout and reusable content including illustrations and graphics in a document, proofreading documents, applying references and hyperlinks, performing mail merge operations. On completion of this module learners will be able to share and maintain documents, format content, apply page layout and reusable content including illustrations and graphics in a document, proofread documents, apply references and hyperlinks, perform mail merge operations using Microsoft Word 2013 Exam: Microsoft Word Exam # Microsoft Word Expert - NC07371 Aim: The aim of this online training course is to provide learners with skills and knowledge in managing the Word Expert Environment, creating and formatting item content, managing messages, managing contacts, managing calendar objects and working with tasks, notes and journal entries. Prepare documents for review, apply advanced formatting, Apply advanced styles, Manage forms, fields and Mail Merge Operations, Create & Modify Building blocks, Create custom style sets and Templates Manage multiple documents, Management document changes, Apply advanced Ordering and Grouping, Create and Manage indexes, create and Manage reference tables, prepare a document for internationalization and Accessibility Exam: Microsoft Word Expert Exam # and #77-426

22 Page 22 Course Cost: 250 Microsoft Excel - NC50N Aim: The aim of this online training course is to provide learners with skills, knowledge and competencies to accomplish tasks associated with producing spreadsheets. Learners will be able to gain competency in managing the worksheet environment, creating cell data, formatting cells and worksheets, managing worksheets and workbooks, applying formulas and functions, presenting data visually, sharing worksheet data with other users and analysing and organizing data. On completion of this module learners will be able to accomplish the tasks associated with producing spreadsheets. Learners will be able to gain competency in managing the worksheet environment, creating cell data, formatting cells and worksheets, managing worksheets and workbooks, applying formulas and functions, presenting data visually, sharing worksheet data with other users and analysing and organizing data in Microsoft Excel Exam: Microsoft Excel Exam # Microsoft Excel Expert - NC07372 Aim: The aim of this online training course is to provide learners with advanced and expert user elements of Excel. The course is divided into 2 sections with topics covered including: Managing & Sharing Workbooks, Apply Custom Formats and Layouts, Create Advanced Formulas and Functions and Create Advanced Charts & Tables. The learner will have Basic computer skills with basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel application essential. It is recommended for learners to have completed the Microsoft Excel Core Level. Manage workbook changes, apply advanced conditional formatting & filtering, lookup data with functions, apply advanced date and time functions, create advanced elements, create and manage pivot tables. Manage multiple workbooks, prepare a workbook review, apply custom data formats, apply custom styles and templates, apply functions in formulas, create scenarios, create and manage pivot charts Exam: Microsoft Excel Expert Exam # and #77-428

23 Page 23 Course Cost: 250 Microsoft PowerPoint - NC51N Aim: On completion of this module learners will be able to create, modify and deliver presentations using the Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 presentation application package. Learners will be competent in managing the PowerPoint environment, creating a slide presentation, working with graphical and multimedia elements, creating charts and tables, applying transitions and animations, collaborating on presentations, preparing presentation for delivery and delivering presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 Exam: Microsoft Word Expert Exam # Microsoft Outlook - NC53N Aim: The aim of this online training course is to provide learners with skills and knowledge in managing the Outlook Environment, creating and formatting item content, managing messages, managing contacts, managing calendar objects and working with tasks, notes and journal entries. On completion of this module learners will be able to accomplish the tasks associated with managing the Outlook Environment, creating and formatting item content, managing messages, managing contacts, managing calendar objects and working with tasks, notes and journal entries in Microsoft Outlook Exam: Microsoft Outlook Exam # Microsoft Access - NC52N Aim: The aim of this online training course is to provide learners with skills, knowledge and competencies to accomplish the tasks associated with producing Ms Office Access database. Learners will gain competency in managing the access environment, building tables, building forms, creating and managing queries and designing reports in Microsoft Access On completion of this module learners will be able to accomplish the tasks associated with producing Ms Office Access database. Learners will be competent in managing the access environment, building tables, building forms, creating and managing queries and designing reports in Microsoft Access 2013.

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25 Digital Marketing Professional Diploma - NC08435 **Only Available for Jobseekers/Employees Page 25 The Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing is ideal for anyone involved in the planning, Implementation or measurement of digital strategies or anyone who would like to pursue a career in this area. The Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing course is a rounded introduction to all the core digital marketing disciplines, and will prepare you to take up a more specialist role within the overall marketing domain. Exam: Digital Marketing Professional Diploma (PDDM V5) Course Cost: N/A Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) ACCA Qualification - NC23N **Only Available for Jobseekers/Employees Qualifying as an ACCA Accounting Technician ensures that candidates are technically competent in all aspects of accounts support, testing their theoretical knowledge through a set of stringent examinations, and their ability to apply knowledge by assessing their practical experience. ACCA s CAT (Certified Accounting Technician) award is an internationally recognised award made up of 4 stages; each awarding the student with a certificate or diploma based on modules completed at that stage. Upon completion of all four stages (Introduction, Intermediate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma), the Professional Ethics Module and I year s work experience, you will be a Certified Accounting technician. Learners must complete one year s relevant practical experience in any accounting environment to show they can use their knowledge from the exams in the workplace. Experience can be completed before, at the same time or after taking exams. 1. Introductory Certificate in Financial and management Accounting 2. Intermediate Certificate in Financial and management Accounting 3. Diploma in Accounting and Business 4. Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Qualification

26 Page 26 Exam: The first 7 papers are computer-based exams. The optional papers are paperbased exams. Learners who attempt the computer-based exams are able to obtain their results immediately upon completion of the examinations Recommended Duration: 14 Weeks Course Cost: N/A Employment Opportunities: You could work in the following types of roles: An accounting role in a small to medium-sized organization, A financial reporting, financial support or supervisory role in a larger organization, A financial supervisory or management role in accounts payable and/or receivables, A financial role in fixed-asset accounting, financial shared service centre, an accounting technician role in a commercial organization Contact karen@cenitcollege.ie ecollegeinfo@cenitcollege.ie ecollege Manager