This course is designed to develop or improve your digital skills to support with searching for work. Digital Skills for Jobseekers will help you find your way safely around the internet, set up a personal email address if you don't already have one and make use of the internet for searching for work.
This course is suitable for anyone who has little or no experience with IT.
By completing this course you will increase your confidence and knowledge of digital platforms to help find an apply for a job online.
This course will be delivered remotely - for details please call us.
During this course, you will:
- Understand how to use a computer/tablet/mobile device to aid job searching and universal credit applications
- Learn how to make Universal Credit applications online
- Use a word processing application to create, edit and produce a CV
- Learn how to connect to the internet and use browser software to navigate to web pages
- Use browser tools to search for job vacancies online
- Learn how to set up an email address and use email software to send and receive emails
- Learn how to download apps onto mobile devices, particularly job searching tools
On successful completion of the course you will gain the City & Guilds Entry Level 3 Award for IT Users.
For further information about this course contact Starting Point on 01744 698800 or email info@thestartingpoint.org
This course has been designed to give you an overview of current digital marketing techniques. Digital marketing is used in a wide variety of sectors, and many job roles now have responsibility for promoting a business not just the advertising and marketing department. You will gain an insight into marketing trends and develop your skills that are highly sought after by many employers.
To complete this course you should have previous experience of using computers and a good understanding of areas such as file management and internet browsing.
COURSE CONTENT IS:
This course will cover the following areas:
- Digital Marketing Principles – the role of digital marketing
- Digital Marketing Platforms – How different digital marketing platforms can be used to promote products and services
- Social Media Marketing – How social media used to promote products and services
- Search Engine Marketing – SEO and Paid Search marketing
- The Effects of Digital Marketing – How to evaluate the effects of digital marketing
- Website Best-Practice – How to create your own website and improve its performance
For further information about this course contact Starting Point on 01744 698800 or email info@thestartingpoint.org
**Please note, this course is now being delivered remotely**
Are you interested in developing your digital knowledge and skills?
This course will provide you with updated skills and abilities needed to build on existing knowledge, motivate further learning, and improve your employability in a wide range of fields and industries.
To complete this course you will need to have some working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
This course will be delivered remotely.
AVAILABLE UNITS ARE:
Microsoft Word
Most employers expect employees to have Microsoft Word skills, and it's probably the most universally-consumed programme in businesses around the globe. Microsoft Office Essentials will help you understand and brush up on your word processing skills, so that you can develop skills and confidence you need to progress in your work and personal life. You will cover:
- Using a software application designed for formatting, editing and production of largely text-based documents.
- Creating mail merged documents
- Paragraph and font formatting
- Using tables and graphs
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel is perhaps the most important computer spreadsheets programme used in the workplace today. As a result, many employers expect employees to have a working knowledge of the software. Learning how to use Microsoft Excel can improve your employment options, as well as improving your productivity by learning the best shortcuts and formulae to use in different situations. You will cover:
- Creating spreadsheets
- Data entry
- Text and number formats
- Editing cells
- Basic data analysis skills through sorting and filtering
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint is the most widely used presentation software in the world. The software is designed to help people to create a clean, visually engaging and information-rich presentation. On the Microsoft Office Essentials course you will learn skills and knowledge to operate and develop your own presentation through Microsoft PowerPoint. You will cover:
- How to create slides
- Using text boxes, shapes, images and drawing tools
- How to create excellent transitions and animations
- How to make a presentation flow using charts, graphs and tables
Improving Productivity Using IT
Computer software systems are all around us, and we use them a lot. knowing which systems to use for various tasks can help you work more effectively. This course can help you understand different IT tools, and provide a quick refresher on software you may not have used for a long time. You will cover:
- Choosing the appropriate IT systems and software to meet requirements.
- Using IT systems and software efficiently to complete planned tasks.
- Reviewing the selection and use of IT tools to make sure that tasks are completed.
On successful completion of the course learners will achieve the City & Guilds Level 1 Award for IT User.
For further information about this course contact Starting Point on 01744 698800 or email info@thestartingpoint.org
**Please note this course will now be delivered remotely**
This course has been designed to enhance your understanding of digital marketing, and provide you with the knowledge to create your own social media and SEO strategy. Digital marketing is used in a wide variety of sectors, and many job roles now have responsibility for promoting a business not just the advertising and marketing department.
This qualification will aim to introduce you to the concepts of digital promotion that can be used in a business setting.
To complete this course you should have previous experience of using computers and a good understanding of areas such as file management and internet browsing, along with some experience of digital marketing.
This course is delivered over 6 full days at our Clickworks building. Times are 9.30am-4.00pm.
The course will cover:
- Digital promotion for business – In this unit you will gain a broad overview of digital marketing and investigate a range of digital promotional activities, such as email marketing, social media and SEO.
- Search engine optimisation for business – You will gain a summary of the purpose of SEO, and how it can be used to increase online traffic for a business. This will include designing an SEO strategy for a business.
- Social media – You will research how to use social media channels to engage with different audiences, and will create your own online identity for business.
On successful completion of the course learners will achieve the NCFE Level 2 Award in Digital Promotion for Business.
For further information about this course contact Starting Point on 01744 698800 or email info@thestartingpoint.org
This one day course is designed to give you a better
understanding of manual handling techniques and the
legislation surrounding them.
The training is designed to ensure that you are given the maximum possible practical training relevant to your role in the workplace.
This course is nationally accredited and a certificate is included.
This course has been designed to give you an overview of current digital marketing techniques. Digital marketing is used in a wide variety of sectors, and many job roles now have responsibility for promoting a business not just the advertising and marketing department. You will gain an insight into marketing trends and develop your skills that are highly sought after by many employers.
To complete this course you should have previous experience of using computers and a good understanding of areas such as file management and internet browsing.
This course is delivered over 3 full days at our Clickworks building. Times are 9.30am-4.00pm.
COURSE CONTENT IS:
This course will cover the following areas:
- Digital Marketing Principles – the role of digital marketing
- Digital Marketing Platforms – How different digital marketing platforms can be used to promote products and services
- Social Media Marketing – How social media used to promote products and services
- Search Engine Marketing – SEO and Paid Search marketing
- The Effects of Digital Marketing – How to evaluate the effects of digital marketing
- Website Best-Practice – How to create your own website and improve its performance
For further information about this course contact Starting Point on 01744 698800 or email info@thestartingpoint.org
This Level 2 Health & Social Care course is aimed at adults who want to develop the skills and knowledge required for working in the Health and Social Care sector.
You will learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the Health and Social Care sector.
This course will take place two days a week over seven weeks, and will cover:
- Principles of Communication in an Adult Social Care Setting
- Principles of Personal Development in an Adult Social Care Setting
- Principles of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in an Adult Social Care Setting
- Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health & Social Care
- Introduction to Duty of Care in Health & Social Care
- Understanding the role of the Social Care Worker
- Understand the person centred approaches in an Adult Social Care Setting
- Understanding Health & Safety in a Social Care Setting
Please arrange to speak to one of our guidance advisers for more information about any of these courses and to discuss your personal career plan.
For further information about this course contact Starting Point on 01744 698800 or email info@thestartingpoint.org
Are you interested in starting a career in construction or want to learn new skills to use at work or home?
This FREE construction skills course provides a range of practical skills including, joinery, plastering and painting and decorating.
Learning new skills or just updating the ones you already have, can be key to ensuring your success in the workplace. Please arrange to speak to one of our guidance advisers for more information about any of our courses and to discuss your personal career plan.
On successful completion of this course learners will gain the Pearsons Level 1 BTEC Certificate in Construction and you can also apply for a FREE CSCS card, which is required to work on most construction sites.
For further information about this course contact Starting Point on 01744 698800 or email info@thestartingpoint.org
Are you aged 16 – 24 and looking for work?
Our Fast Track courses will give you the skills, knowledge and qualifications to help you to get an Apprenticeship.
We will help you to:
- Improve your CV
- Perfect your interview techniques
- Gain the skills that employers are looking for
- Gain a variety of work experience to put on your CV
- Get here with a free bus pass
On successful completion you will get:
- Exclusive access to local vacancies
- £100 bonus on moving into an Apprenticeship, job or further training
- A free NUS discount card
Want to find out more? Come to our Open Day! Book online now or contact us for more information on:
- Call 01744 742045
- Email apprenticeships@sthelenschamber.com
- Visit www.sthelenschamber.com/apprenticeships
Twitter @StartingPoint_ Facebook @sthelenschamberapprenticeships
This course is designed to develop or improve your digital skills to support with searching for work. Digital Skills for Jobseekers will help you find your way safely around the internet, set up a personal email address if you don't already have one and make use of the internet for searching for work.
This course is suitable for anyone who has little or no experience with IT.
By completing this course you will increase your confidence and knowledge of digital platforms to help find an apply for a job online.
This course is delivered over 4 full days at our Clickworks building. Times are 9.30am-4.00pm.
During this course, you will:
- Understand how to use a computer/tablet/mobile device to aid job searching and universal credit applications
- Learn how to make Universal Credit applications online
- Use a word processing application to create, edit and produce a CV
- Learn how to connect to the internet and use browser software to navigate to web pages
- Use browser tools to search for job vacancies online
- Learn how to set up an email address and use email software to send and receive emails
- Learn how to download apps onto mobile devices, particularly job searching tools
On successful completion of the course you will gain the City & Guilds Entry Level 3 Award for IT Users.
For further information about this course contact Starting Point on 01744 698800 or email info@thestartingpoint.org