IT Applications
Research in 2004 found that although 21.5 million workers use technology at work, 60% of them have never received any formal IT training. IT Applications provides an introduction to computer spreadsheets, databases, the internet and email. It can help employees make the best use of IT in the workplace. IT has never been more important in the smooth and efficient running of organisations worldwide. Effective IT can raise productivity, drive sales, improve customer service, and increase profitability.
Who is the course for?
IT Applications is for people who are likely to become line managers. It is also suitable for those who are already in post, but have had little or no formal training and limited work experience. There are no formal entry requirements and the easy to follow, step-by-step format of this course means participants can work at their own pace, making it ideal for anyone new to the subject. What will you get from this course?
When you have completed this course, you will be able to:
- understand what a spreadsheet is
- explain when and why you would use a spreadsheet
- create and use a spreadsheet
- outline the structure and function of a database
- identify the benefits of using a database
- create and use a simple database
- identify and distinguish between the internet and intranets
- explain how the internet and email help support business.
- create, modify and format charts.

