Computer Training Courses

Certificate II in IT

This nationally recognised course is being offered in conjunction with Advanced Training. Click here for details.

Introduction to Computers and Windows

This class is designed for people who are new to computers and want to gain some hands-on experience and confidence in a small class with a supportive trainer. This class covers how computers work, the Windows operating system, Windows explorer, working with folders and files, Internet explorer basics, browsing the web, using WinZip, using adobe reader, printing and finding files. All participants will have access to a computer throughout the course.
Upon completion, students have the option of completing assessments that may result in statements of attainment issued by Advanced Training for the Nationally Recognised units ICAU2005A Operate computer hardware, ICAU2231A Use computer operating system, ICAU1128A Operate a Personal Computer (assessment fee applies). These units form part of the Certificate II in Information Technology (IT) ICA20105.
Req: Pad and pen. (6 hours)
082WIND1A: Mon & Tue, 6-9pm 2 sessions on 4 & 5 August
082WIND1B: Mon & Tue, 6-9pm 2 sessions on 15 & 16 September
082WIND1C: Thursdays, 6-9pm 2 sessions on 23 & 30 October
Culture Card $150, Concession $165, Other $175

Word Essentials - Producing and Modifying Documents

Learn to navigate the menus and tool bars and put together and edit simple documents. All participants have access to a computer. Covers producing and formatting basic documents and includes features such as cut/paste/copy, inserting symbols, formatting (fonts, text size & colour, spacing, indents, bullets, alignment), working with tabs and creating & formatting basic tables. Includes comprehensive manual. Prereqs: “Introduction to Computers & Windows” course or equivalent knowledge. Upon completion, students have the option of completing assessments that may result in statements of attainment issued by Advanced Training for the Nationally Recognised units ICAD2012A Design organizational documents using computing packages & ICAU2006A Operate computer packages (assessment fee applies). These units form part of the Certificate II in Information Technology (IT) ICA20105. Req: Pad and pen. (6 hours)
082WORD1B: Mon & Tue, 6pm-9pm 2 sessions on 11 & 12 August
082WORD1C: Wednesday, 9:30am-4:30pm 1 session on 10 September
082WORD1D: Mon/Tues, 6-9pm 2 sessions on 6 & 7 October
082WORD1E: Monday, 9:30am-4:30pm 1 session on 10 November
082WORD1F: Wed/Thurs, 6-9pm 2 sessions on 3 & 4 December
Culture Card $150, Concession $165, Other $175

Word Intermediate - Beyond Basics

Targeted towards those with some exposure to word processing wishing to further develop their skills in preparing and formatting business or academic documents. Covers advanced formatting of tables (drawing, nesting, merging and splitting cells, table alignment, changing row height/column width, wrapping text), working with pictures (inserting, moving, resizing, cropping), creating Drawing objects, using Styles for formatting, merging documents & creating mail labels, using section breaks, creating & changing headers/footers and working with fields. Includes comprehensive manual. Prereqs: Basic word processing such as ‘Word Essentials’ or equivalent knowledge.
Upon completion, students have the option of completing assessments that may result in statements of attainment issued by Advanced Training for the Nationally Recognised unit ICAU2013A Integrate commercial computing packages (assessment fee applies). This unit forms part of the Certificate II in Information Technology (IT) ICA20105. Contact us about Government Work Skills Voucher Funding OR Recognition of Prior Learning.
Req: Pad & pen. (6 hours)
082WORD2B: Mon/Tue, 6-9pm 2 sessions on 18 & 19 August
082WORD2C: Wednesday 9:30am-4:30pm 1 session on 17 September
082WORD2D: Mon/Tues 6-9pm 2 sessions on 13 & 4 October
082WORD2E: Monday 9:30am-4:30pm 1 session on 17 November
082WORD2F: Wed/Thurs, 6-9pm 2 sessions on 10 & 11 December
Culture Card $150, Concession $165, Other $175

Word Advanced - Protect, Manage and Customise Documents

Learn the more complex features of Word to create more professional and sophisticated documents. Topics include: using Auto features, importing objects, managing styles, working with longer documents (footnotes, endnotes, Table of Contents, creating an Index), working with columns, Outlining, advanced merging techniques (conditional merges, sorting, skipping, prompts), working with WordArt, prompting fields and Macros. Includes comprehensive manual. Prereq: “Word Intermediate” or equivalent knowledge. Req: Pad & pen. (6 hours)
082WORD3A: Monday, 9.30am-4.30pm 1 session on 28 July
082WORD3B: Wednesday 9:30am-4:30pm 1 session on 24 September
082WORD3C: Mon/Tues 6-9pm 2 sessions on 20 & 21 October
082WORD3D: Monday 9:30am-4:30pm 1 session on 8 December
Culture Card $150, Concession $165, Other $175

Introduction to Outlook

This course aims to increase your productivity by providing the skills and knowledge to use Microsoft Outlook 2003 to create and work with contacts, create and manage e-mail, use the calendar, organise and schedule meetings & events, setup and manage tasks. Prereqs: ‘Word Essentials’ or equivalent knowledge.
Upon completion, students have the option of completing assessments that may result in statements of attainment issued by Advanced Training for the Nationally Recognised unit BSBADM307A Organise Work Schedules (assessment fee applies). This unit forms part of the Certificate II in Information Technology (IT) ICA20105. Contact us about Government Work Skills Voucher Funding OR Recognition of Prior Learning.
Req: Pad and pen. (6 hours)
082OUTLA: Wed & Thur, 6-9pm 2 sessions on 9 & 10 July
082OUTLB: Mon & Tues, 6-9 pm 2 Sessions on 25 & 26 August
082OUTLC: Wed & Thurs, 6-9 2 Sessions on 8 & 9 October
Culture Card $150, Concession $165, Other $175

PowerPoint I - Getting Started

Create professional presentation material for work or study using your PC. Gives a comprehensive introduction to the basic concepts of PowerPoint. Create effective overheads, handouts and computer presentations. Learn the tricks behind adding text, working with tables, simple charts & diagrams, setting up slide shows and more. Includes comprehensive manual. Prereqs: ‘Word Essentials’ course or equivalent knowledge.
Upon completion, students have the option of completing assessments that may result in statements of attainment issued by Advanced Training for the Nationally Recognised unit BSBADM306A Create electronic presentations (assessment fee applies). This unit forms part of the Certificate II in Information Technology (IT) ICA20105. Reqs: Pad and pen. (6 hours)
082POWE1B: Wed/Thur, 6-9pm 2 sessions on 13 & 14 August
082POWE1C: Monday 9:30am-4:30pm 1 session on 1 September
082POWE1D: Friday 9:30am-4:30pm 1 session on 17 October
082POWE1E: Mon/Tues 6-9pm 2 sessions 1 & 2 December
Culture Card $150, Concession $165, Other $175

PowerPoint II - Professional Presentations

Increase the professionalism of your slides. Use animated effects and graphics in your presentations. Covers the use of ClipArt, creating and editing drawing objects and other graphics, creating and modifying charts and tables, applying animation and slide transitions, printing and publishing options, inserting movie clips and sounds and the use and modification of slide masters and presentation templates. Includes comprehensive manual. Prereqs: ‘PowerPoint I’ or equivalent knowledge. Req: Pad and pen. (6 hours)
082POWE2A: Thursday, 9.30am-4.30pm 1 session on 24 July
082POWE2B: Friday, 9:30am-4:30pm 1 session on 24 October
082POWE2C: Mon/Tues 6-9pm 2 sessions on 8 & 9 December
Culture Card $150, Concession $165, Other $175

Project 2003

Learn to use Project 2003 to create and track project schedules. Covers entering and monitoring tasks and a detailed analysis of the assignment of resources to tasks. Emphasis is placed on overcoming project-scheduling problems. Case study approach allows learners to work through real world situations. Prereq: “Word Essentials” or equivalent knowledge. Req: Pad & pen. (12 hours)
082PROJA: Wed/Thurs, 9.30am-4pm 2 sessions on 30 & 31 July
082PROJB: Wednesdays 9:30am-4:30pm 2 sessions on 27 Aug & 3 Sept
082PROJC: Wed/Thurs 9:30am-4:30pm 2 sessions on 29 & 30 October
Culture Card $215, Concession $225, Other $250

Adobe InDesign

InDesign is a robust and easy-to-use design and layout program. It easily integrates with other Adobe software to develop professional looking brochures, flyers, newsletters and other documents. Ideal for anyone interested in graphic design, marketing or advertising. Prereqs: “Word Essentials” or equivalent knowledge. Req: Notepad & pen. (12 hours)
082INDEA: Mon/Tues, 9.30am-4.30pm 2 sessions on 4 & 5 August
082INDEB: Sat/Sun 9:30am-4:30pm 2 sessions on 20 & 21 September
082INDEC: Wed/Thurs, 9:30am-4:30pm 2 sessions on 22 & 23 October
082INDED: Satudays, 9:30am-4:30pm 2 sessions on 29 Nov & 6 Dec
Culture Card $225, Concession $240, Other $255

Adobe Photoshop 7

Use Photoshop to prepare images for web, print, fun or profit. Build and refine images, enhance photographs, use layers and masks, and produce graphics for the Internet. An ideal complement to desktop publishing skills. Prereqs: “Word Essentials” or equivalent knowledge. Req: Notepad & pen. (9 hours)
082DESK2A: Thurs/Fri, 10am-3pm 2 sessions on 14 & 15 August
082DESK2B: Mondays, 6-9pm 3 sessions from 15 September
There will be a class in the Uni break on 29/9
082DESK2C: Sat & Sun, 10am-3pm 2 sessions on 18 & 19 October
082DESK2D: Wednesdays, 6-9pm 3 sessions from 26 November
Culture Card $230, Concession $240, Other $250

Adobe Illustrator 9

This user-friendly program allows you to create graphics and text that print well – ideal for logos, stationery, and web graphics. Covers: vector/raster based images, working with colour, layers, object tools, image manipulation, gradient tool, transparency & styles palettes, masking objects and working with text. Suitable for Mac’s or PC’s. Prereqs: “Word Essentials” or equivalent knowledge. Req: Pad & pen. (12 hours)
081ILLUB: Wednesdays, 9.30am-4.30pm 2 sessions on 18 & 25 June
082ILLUA: Wednesdays, 6-9pm 4 sessions from 17 September
There will be a class in the Uni break on 1/10
082ILLUB: Saturdays, 9:30am-4:30pm 2 sessions on 8 & 15 November
Culture Card $180, Concession $200, Other $225

SPSS - What do all these numbers mean?

This course familiarises participants with the functions of this powerful statistical package. You will create a database, prepare it for analysis, choose the appropriate statistical technique and interpret the results. This introductory course teaches you the tricks of the trade and is perfect for students, people in industry and anyone needing to interpret data. Req: Pad & Pen. (6 hours)
Returning in 2009

Excel I - Creating and Using Spreadsheets

Learn to use Excel effectively. This introductory course covers creating a simple workbook, creating formulas, selecting ranges, copying and filling data and formulas, working with different functions (such as SUM, MIN/MAX), printing, creating simple charts and more. Prerequisites: ‘Word Essentials’ course or equivalent knowledge.
Upon completion, students have the option of completing assessments that may result in statements of attainment issued by Advanced Training for the Nationally Recognised units ICAD2012A Design organizational documents using computing packages and ICAU2006A Operate computer packages (assessment fee applies). These units form part of the Certificate II in Information Technology (IT) ICA20105. Requirements: Notepad and pen. (6 hours)
082EXCE1C: Tuesday, 9.30am-4.30pm 1 session on 12 August FULL
082EXCE1D: Tuesday, 9.30am-4.30pm 1 session on 26 August
082EXCE1E:Wed/Thurs 6-9pm 2 sessions 17 & 18 September
082EXCE1F: Thursday, 9.30am-4.30pm 1 session on 9 October
082EXCE1G: Mon/Tues, 6-9pm 2 sessions on 10 & 11 November
082EXCE1H: Wednesday, 9.30am-4.30pm 1 session on 3 December
Culture Card $150, Concession $165, Other $175

Excel II- Formatting and Manipulating Worksheets

Expand your knowledge of Excel. Covers working with worksheets, some advanced formatting features, using absolute and relative referencing in formulas, filling a series, using labels and names in formulas, logical formulas (IF, AND, OR, NOT), using lookup functions. Prereqs: ‘Excel – I’ or equivalent knowledge.
Upon completion, students have the option of completing assessments that may result in statements of attainment issued by Advanced Training for the Nationally Recognised units BSBADM305A Create and use databases amd ICAU2013A Integrate commercial computing packages (assessment fee applies). These units form part of the Certificate II in Information Technology (IT) ICA20105. Req: Pad and pen. (6 hours)
082EXCE2A: Tuesday, 9.30am-4.30pm 1 session on 15 July
082EXCE2B: Wed/Thur, 6-9pm 2 sessions on 6 & 7 August
082EXCE2C: Friday 9:30am-4:30pm 1 session on 12 September
082EXCE2D: Wed/Thurs 6-9pm 2 sessions 24 & 25 September
082EXCE2E: Thursday, 9:30am-4:30pm 1 session 16 October
082EXCE2F: Mon/Tues 6-9pm 2 sessions on 17 & 18 November
082EXCE2G: Tuesday, 9:30am-4:30pm 1 session on 9 December
Culture Card $150, Concession $165, Other $175

Excel III

This course is designed for those wanting to further extend their knowledge of Excel and learn some of the more sophisticated aspects of this program. Covers: advanced filters, data tables, pivot tables, scenarios, consolidation, Excel on the web, summarising data with subtotals and conditional sum wizards, linking workbooks, validations, recorded Macros, Macro Virus Control, and more. Manual provided including self-paced exercises. Prereqs: ‘Excel – 2’ or equivalent knowledge. Req: Pad and pen.
082EXCE3A: Tues & Wed, 10am-3pm 2 sessions on 22 & 23 July
082EXCE3B: Mon/Tues, 10am – 3pm 2 sessions on 22 & 23 September
082EXCE3C: Mon/Tues/Wed 6-9pm 3 sessions 24 – 26 November
Culture Card $200, Concession $215, Other $235

QuickBooks - Introduction

Learn and master QuickBooks. Covers accounts receivable, accounts payable, stock take, GST & BAS recording and other essential accounting matters. Ideal for small businesses. Prereqs: “Word Essentials” course or equivalent knowledge. Req: Notepad and pen. Comprehensive manual supplied. (12 hours)
082QUICA: Mon/Tues 9:30am – 4pm 2 sessions on 29 & 30 September
082QUICB: Thurs/Fri, 9:30am-4pm 2 sessions on 4 & 5 December
Culture Card $235, Concession $245, Other $260

MYOB- Introduction

Monash Short Courses Centre is an MYOB Educational Provider. Use MYOB to perform day-to-day business and bookkeeping functions eg. invoicing, purchasing, banking, tracking GST, preparation of business related reports and production of Business Activity Statements. Ideal for small businesses. Utilises a variety of case studies and real-life scenarios. Prereqs: Basic computing skills essential eg. completion of "Word Essentials" or equivalent knowledge and knowledge of basic accounting concepts recommended. Req: Pad and pen. Comprehensive manual supplied. Please book early for this very popular course.
082MYOBA: Saturdays, 10am-2.30pm 3 sessions from 5 July FULL
082MYOBB: Tue/Wed/Thur, 10am-2.30pm 3 sessions 8-10 July FULL
082MYOBC: Mondays, 6-9.15pm 4 sessions from 14 July FULL
082MYOBD: Saturdays, 10am-2.30pm 3 sessions from 26 July FULL
082MYOBE: Fridays, 10am-2.30pm 3 sessions from 8 August
082MYOBF: Wednesdays, 6-9.15pm 4 sessions from 13 August
082MYOBG: Thursdays, 10am-2.30pm 3 sessions from 21 August
082MYOBH: Saturdays, 10am-2.30pm 3 sessions from 30 August
082MYOBI: Thursdays, 6-9.15pm 4 sessions from 11 September
There will be a class in the Uni break on 30/9
082MYOBJ: Saturdays, 10am-2.30pm 3 sessions from 20 September
082MYOBK: Fridays, 10am-2.30pm 3 sessions from 26 September
There will be a class in the Uni break on 3/10
082MYOBL: Tuesdays, 10am-2.30pm 3 sessions from 7 October
082MYOBM: Wednesdays, 6-9.15pm 4 sessions from 22 October
082MYOBN: Fridays, 10am-2.30pm 3 sessions from 24 October
082MYOBO: Saturdays, 10am-2.30pm 3 sessions from 8 November
082MYOBP: Mondays, 6-9.15pm 4 sessions from 17 November
082MYOBQ: Tue/Wed/Thurs, 10am-2.30pm 3 sessions from 25 November
082MYOBR: Saturday s, 10am-2.30pm 3 sessions from 29 November
082MYOBS: Wed/Thurs/Fri, 10am-2.30pm 3 sessions from 10 December
Culture Card $265, Concession $270, Other $290

MYOB Advanced

Monash Short Courses Centre is an MYOB Educational Provider. Explore more advanced MYOB features such as: End of Month & Financial Year Procedures, Petty Cash, Credit Cards, Fixed Assets, Job Tracking & Point of Sale. Prereq: “MYOB Introduction” course or equivalent knowledge. Req: Pad & Pen. Comprehensive manual supplied.
082MYOB2A: Fridays, 10am-2.30pm 2 sessions on 4 & 11 July FULL
082MYOB2B: Saturdays, 10am-2.30pm 2 sessions on 16 & 23 August FULL
082MYOB2C: Thursdays, 10am-2.30pm 2 sessions on 11 & 18 September
082MYOB2D: Saturdays, 10am-2.30pm 2 sessions on 11 & 18 October
082MYOB2E: Fridays, 10am-2.30pm 2 sessions on 14 & 21 November
082MYOB2F: Tues/Wed, 10am-2.30pm 2 sessions on 16 & 17 December
Culture Card $190, Concession $200, Other $220

MYOB Payroll

Monash Short Courses Centre is an MYOB Educational Provider.
Learn to effectively utilise MYOB Accounting Plus to setup and manage a small business payroll. Prerequisites: Thorough understanding of MYOB eg. Completion of "MYOB Introduction" course outlined above. Requirements: Notepad and pen. Comprehensive manual supplied. (4.5 hours)
082MYOPB: Friday, 10am-2.30pm 1 session on 19 September
082MYOPC: Saturday, 10am-2.30pm 1 session on 25 October
082MYOPD: Friday, 10am-2.30pm 1 session on 28 November
082MYOPE: Thursday, 10am-2.30pm 1 session on 18 December
Culture Card $105, Concession $110, Other $120

Macromedia Dreamweaver 8

Covers publishing a site, designing a site, importing and formatting text, adding links, creating anchors, creating and formatting tables, integration with Macromedia's Flash, creating image maps, preparation of images for the web, use of meta tags to assist with an increase of traffic to your site and more. Prereqs: Web page navigation skills. Req: Pad and pen. (8 hours)
082DREWB: Monday, 9am-5pm 1 session on 20 August
082DREWC: Thursday, 9am-5pm 1 session on 30 October
082DREWD: Monday, 9am-5pm 1 session on 8 December
Culture Card $200, Concession $210, Other $230

Macromedia Flash

Flash is a Web animations designer tool that lets you create illustrations and animations on the Web in a fast loading vector format. Create compact, fast animations, buttons, graphics and sounds for the Web enabling interactive multimedia to be added to all Web pages without using scripting. Requirements: Notepad and pen. (8 hours)
082FLASA: Wednesday, 9am-5pm 1 session on 12 November
Culture Card $200, Concession $210, Other $230

Access Introduction

Create databases and tables and formulate fields, queries, reports & forms. Includes a comprehensive manual. Prerequisite: 'Word Essentials' or equivalent knowledge. Upon completion, students have the option of completing assessments that may result in statements of attainment issued by Advanced Training for the Nationally Recognised unit BSBADM305A Create and use databases (assessment fee applies). This unit forms part of the Certificate II in Information Technology (IT) ICA20105. Contact us about Government Work Skills Voucher Funding OR Recognition of Prior Learning. Requirements: Notepad and pen. (12 hours)
082ACCE1A: Tuesdays, 9:30am-4pm 2 sessions on 2 & 9 September
082ACCE1B: Tues/Thurs, 9:30am-4pm 2 sessions on 28 Oct & 6 Nov
Culture Card $225, Concession $235, Other $255

Access Intermediate

Intended for people who have experience with Access. Learn how to better extract information from your database. Prereq: “Access Introduction” course or equivalent knowledge. Req: Pad & Pen. (12 hours).
082ACCE2A: Thursdays, 9.30am-4pm 2 sessions on 3 & 10 July
082ACCE2B: Tuesdays. 9:30am-4pm 2 sessions on 11 & 18 November
Culture Card $225, Concession $235, Other $255