LWDP Information Technology Training
Following the
success of our Computer Project, the LWDP are offering 80 subsidised IT training
courses throughout Lancashire in 2010/2011. We are going to deliver 8 different
IT subjects for LWDP stakeholders to attend. The courses available will range
from beginner to intermediate and some advanced courses could be introduced if
an interest is identified in the future.
The courses
that we are offering are:
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Introduction to Computers
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Who is it for?
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This course is designed for someone that has not used a computer
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Duration of course
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Half day
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Cost
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£25
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Course aim to do:
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The aim of the course is to give the delegate a good understanding how a
computer works
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What will be covered?
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How to turn it on
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What is a Operation System
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How to use a Keyboard and Mouse
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Open and Saving work
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File management
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Introduction to Microsoft Word
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Who is it for?
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This course is for someone that has never used Microsoft Word
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Duration of course
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Half day
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Cost
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£25
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Course aim to do:
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The aim of the course is to enable the delegate to develop a basic
understating of Microsoft Word 2007.
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What will be covered?
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Getting Started with Microsoft Word 2007
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Learn how to enter text, change font, font
colours, text sizes and text alignment
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How to insert pictures, tables and tabs
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Learn how to insert Word Art, Pictures,
Clipart, shapes and text boxes
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How to Open, Save and Close Microsoft Word
documents
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Introduction to Spreadsheets
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Who is it for?
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The course is for someone that has never used Microsoft Excel, but has
some knowledge of Microsoft Word and has used a computer before.
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Duration of course
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Half day
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Cost
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£25
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Course aim to do:
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The aim of the course is to enable the delegate to develop a basic level
in using Microsoft Excel.
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What will be covered?
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Screen and workspace
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Using the ribbon
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Creating a spreadsheet
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Saving and opening workbooks
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Formatting and editing cells
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Using Functions and Formulas
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Understanding and creating charts
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Copying/pasting data
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Introduction to Desktop Publishing
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Who is it for?
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This course is for learners that have not used Microsoft Publisher but
do have some IT skills
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Duration of course
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Half day
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Cost
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£25
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Course aim to do:
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The aim of the course is to enable delegates to develop a basic
knowledge of Microsoft Publisher
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What will be covered?
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Getting Started with Microsoft Office Publisher
2007
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Using different publication types
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Learn how to insert WordArt, Pictures, Clipart,
shapes and text boxes
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Learn how to make a Flyer
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Learn how to make a Greeting Card
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Learn how to make a Poster
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Learn how to make a Calendar
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Learn
how to open, save publisher files
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Introduction to PowerPoint 2007
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Who is it for?
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This course is for learners that have not used Microsoft PowerPoint but
do have some IT skills
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Duration of course
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Half day
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Cost
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£25
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Course aim to do:
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The aim of the course is to enable delegates to develop a basic
knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint
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What will be covered?
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Getting Started with Microsoft Office PowerPoint
2007
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Learn how to insert Word Art, Pictures, Clipart,
shapes and text boxes
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Learn how to use themes and templates
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Learn how to insert a new slide, Transitions and
Animations
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How
to open and save a PowerPoint presentation
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Introduction to Internet & Email
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Who is it for?
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This course is for learners that have not used the internet or email but
do have some IT skills
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Duration of course
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Half day
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Cost
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£25
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Course aim to do:
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This course aim of the
course is to give the delegate a good understanding to use the Internet
and use E-Mail
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What will be covered?
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How to access the internet
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How to search for information on the internet
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Using Google, Yahoo, and other websites
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Creating a Google email address Sending and resaving emails
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Attaching and opening email documents
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Outlook calendars
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Intermediate in Word Processing
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Who is it for?
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This course is for learners that have attended an Introduction to Word
or have a good understanding of Microsoft Word.
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Duration of course
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Full day 9am – 4pm (lunch provided)
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Cost
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£45
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Course aim to do:
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The aim of the course is to enable the delegate to develop an
intermediate level in using Microsoft Word.
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What will be covered?
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Getting started with Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word 2007
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Learn how to enter text, change font, font
colours, test sizes and alignment
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How to insert pictures, tables and tabs
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Learn how to use mail merge
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Learn how to insert Word Art, Pictures,
Clipart, shapes and text boxes
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How to Open, Save and Close Microsoft Word
document
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Here to Book
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Intermediate in Spreadsheets
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Who is it for?
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This course is for learners that have attended an Introduction to
Spreadsheets or have a good understanding of Microsoft Excel.
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Duration of course
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Full day 9am – 4pm (lunch provided)
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Cost
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£45
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Course aim to do:
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The aim of the course is to enable the delegate to develop an
intermediate level in using spreadsheets.
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What
will be covered?
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Spreadsheet principles
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Screen and workspace
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Using the ribbon
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Creating a spreadsheet
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Saving and opening workbooks
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Formatting and editing cells
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Using Functions and Formulas
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Understanding and creating charts
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Copying/pasting data
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Record a Macro
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Filtering data
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Sorting data
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The courses
will be run on the following dates:
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Half Day Courses
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August
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Date
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Venue
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Times
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Course
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Cost
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11/08/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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09:00 - 12:00
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Introduction to Computers
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£25
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11/08/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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13:00 - 16:00
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Introduction to Microsoft Word
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£25
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October
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Date
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Venue
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Times
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Course
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Cost
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05/10/2010
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Clayton Park, Accrington
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09:00 - 12:00
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Introduction to Desktop Publishing
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£25
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05/10/2010
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Clayton Park, Accrington
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13:00 - 16:00
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Introduction to PowerPoint
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£25
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06/10/2010
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Hilton Hotel, Blackpool
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09:00 - 12:00
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Introduction to Microsoft Word
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£25
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06/10/2010
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Hilton Hotel, Blackpool
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13:00 - 16:00
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Introduction to Spreadsheets
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£25
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07/10/2010
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Lancaster House, Lancaster
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09:00 - 12:00
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Introduction to Desktop Publishing
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£25
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07/10/2010
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Lancaster House, Lancaster
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13:00 - 16:00
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Introduction to PowerPoint
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£25
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21/10/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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09:00 - 12:00
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Introduction to Desktop Publishing
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£25
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21/10/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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13:00 - 16:00
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Introduction to PowerPoint
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£25
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November
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Date
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Venue
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Times
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Course
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Cost
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01/11/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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09:00 - 12:00
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Introduction to Computers
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£25
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01/11/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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13:00 - 16:00
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Introduction to Internet and Email
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£25
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05/11/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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09:00 - 12:00
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Introduction to Desktop Publishing
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£25
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05/11/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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13:00 - 16:00
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Introduction to PowerPoint
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£25
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09/11/2010
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Clayton Park, Accrington
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09:00 - 12:00
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Introduction to Computers
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£25
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09/11/2010
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Clayton Park, Accrington
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13:00 - 16:00
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Introduction to Spreadsheets
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£25
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10/11/2010
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Hilton Hotel, Blackpool
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09:00 - 12:00
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Introduction to Desktop Publishing
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£25
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10/11/2010
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Hilton Hotel, Blackpool
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13:00 - 16:00
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Introduction to PowerPoint
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£25
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18/11/2010
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West Lancs, Skelmersdale
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09:00 - 12:00
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Introduction to Computers
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£25
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18/11/2010
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West Lancs, Skelmersdale
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13:00 - 16:00
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Introduction to Microsoft Word
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£25
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25/11/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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09:00 - 12:00
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Introduction to Spreadsheets
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£25
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25/11/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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13:00 - 16:00
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Introduction to Microsoft Word
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£25
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December
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Date
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Venue
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Times
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Course
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Cost
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01/12/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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09:00 - 12:00
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Introduction to PowerPoint
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£25
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01/12/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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13:00 - 16:00
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Introduction to Desktop Publishing
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£25
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02/12/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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09:00 - 12:00
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Introduction to Microsoft Word
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£25
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02/12/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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13:00 - 16:00
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Introduction to Spreadsheets
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£25
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03/12/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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09:00 - 12:00
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Introduction to Computers
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£25
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03/12/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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13:00 - 16:00
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Introduction to Desktop Publishing
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£25
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January
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Date
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Venue
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Times
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Course
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Cost
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10/01/2011
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LWDP, Preston
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09:00 - 12:00
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Introduction to Computers
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£25
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10/01/2011
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LWDP, Preston
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13:00 - 16:00
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Introduction to Microsoft Word
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£25
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11/01/2011
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LWDP, Preston
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09:00 - 12:00
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Introduction to Spreadsheets
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£25
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11/01/2011
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LWDP, Preston
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13:00 - 16:00
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Introduction to PowerPoint
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£25
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12/01/2011
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LWDP, Preston
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09:00 - 12:00
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Introduction to Desktop Publishing
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£25
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12/01/2011
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LWDP, Preston
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13:00 - 16:00
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Introduction to PowerPoint
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£25
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18/01/2011
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Clayton Park, Accrington
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09:00 - 12:00
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Introduction to Computers
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£25
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18/01/2011
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Clayton Park, Accrington
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13:00 - 16:00
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Introduction to Microsoft Word
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£25
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26/01/2011
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West Lancs, Skelmersdale
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09:00 - 12:00
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Introduction to Desktop Publishing
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£25
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26/01/2011
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West Lancs, Skelmersdale
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13:00 - 16:00
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Introduction to PowerPoint
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£25
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Full Day Courses
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August
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Date
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Venue
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Times
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Course
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Cost
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05/08/2010
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Hilton Hotel, Blackpool
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09:00 - 15:30
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Desktop Publishing & PowerPoint
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£45
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12/08/2010
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Lancaster House, Lancaster
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09:00 - 15:30
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Intermediate in Word Processing
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£45
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18/08/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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09:00 - 15:30
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Intermediate in Word Processing
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£45
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19/08/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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09:00 - 15:30
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Intermediate in Spreadsheets
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£45
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September
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Date
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Venue
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Times
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Course
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Cost
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07/09/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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09:00 - 15:30
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Desktop Publishing & PowerPoint
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£45
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08/09/2010
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Hilton Hotel, Blackpool
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09:00 - 15:30
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Intermediate in Word Processing
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£45
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09/09/2010
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West Lancs, Skelmersdale
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09:00 - 15:30
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Desktop Publishing & PowerPoint
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£45
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15/09/2010
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Clayton Park, Accrington
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09:00 - 15:30
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Intermediate in Spreadsheets
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£45
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17/09/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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09:00 - 15:30
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Intermediate in Spreadsheets
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£45
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21/09/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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09:00 - 15:30
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Intermediate in Word Processing
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£45
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22/09/2010
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Clayton Park, Accrington
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09:00 - 15:30
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Intermediate in Word Processing
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£45
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28/09/2010
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Hilton Hotel, Blackpool
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09:00 - 15:30
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Intermediate in Spreadsheets
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£45
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29/09/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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09:00 - 15:30
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Desktop Publishing & PowerPoint
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£45
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30/09/2010
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Lancaster House, Lancaster
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09:00 - 15:30
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Intermediate in Spreadsheets
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£45
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October
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Date
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Venue
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Times
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Course
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Cost
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19/10/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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09:00 - 15:30
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Intermediate in Spreadsheets
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£45
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20/10/2010
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Hilton Hotel, Blackpool
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09:00 - 15:30
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Intermediate in Word Processing
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£45
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26/10/2010
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Clayton Park, Accrington
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09:00 - 15:30
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Intermediate in Word Processing
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£45
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27/10/2010
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Lancaster House, Lancaster
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09:00 - 15:30
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Intermediate in Word Processing
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£45
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November
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Date
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Venue
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Times
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Course
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Cost
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04/11/2010
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West Lancs, Skelmersdale
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09:00 - 15:30
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Intermediate in Spreadsheets
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£45
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17/11/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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09:00 - 15:30
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Intermediate in Spreadsheets
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£45
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23/11/2010
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Clayton Park, Accrington
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09:00 - 15:30
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Intermediate in Word Processing
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£45
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24/11/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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09:00 - 15:30
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Intermediate in Word Processing
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£45
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December
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Date
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Venue
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Times
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Course
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Cost
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07/12/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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09:00 - 15:30
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Intermediate in Word Processing
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£45
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08/12/2010
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Hilton Hotel, Blackpool
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09:00 - 15:30
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Intermediate in Spreadsheets
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£45
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09/12/2010
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LWDP, Preston
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09:00 - 15:30
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Intermediate in Spreadsheets
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£45
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January
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Date
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Venue
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Times
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Course
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Cost
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19/01/2011
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Clayton Park, Accrington
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09:00 - 15:30
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Intermediate in Word Processing
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£45
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25/01/2011
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West Lancs, Skelmersdale
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09:00 - 15:30
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Intermediate in Word Processing
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£45
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27/01/2011
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Lancaster House, Lancaster
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09:00 - 15:30
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Intermediate in Spreadsheets
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£45
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If you would
like to attend one of our new IT training courses please make sure you are
logged in, click below on the course you wish to attend, find the date and time
of your preferred course and click on Book now. Follow the course booking wizard
through to reserve your place.
Introduction to Computers
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Introduction to Spreadsheets
Introduction to Desktop Publishing
Introduction to PowerPoint
Introduction to Desktop Publishing &
PowerPoint
Intermediate in Word Processing
Intermediate in Spreadsheets
Once a
booking has been made we will contact you with further information about the
course. If you would like any further information before making a booking, or
help with booking onto a course, please contact Stephanie Wrigley on 01772
761855 or via email at
stephaniewrigley@lwdp.org.uk