NOCN IT User Courses
A range of office programs that can be taught as individual units and offer credits towards a full qualification.
These courses are are assessment based and an exam is not required.
These classes are desinged to offer the learner a flexible route to a qualification with a mix and match approach to gaining credits.
The certification is through the NOCN and approved by E-skills UK

NOCN IT User course list 
Databases Level 1
Qualification:
NOCN (Open College Network) Level 1
Software Used:
MS Access
Course Length:
20 Hrs
Entry Requirements:
Some computer experience or entry qualification
The Course
This course will teach you how to use database software. You should have some
prior experience using a computer eg using the mouse to select items from menus and toolbars, entering text accurately using the keyboard…You will find this course easier if yo...

Databases Level 2
Next course - 06 December 2010
Qualification:
NOCN (Open College Network) Level 2
Software Used:
MS Access
Course Length:
30 Hrs
Entry Requirements:
Some experience of IT or Level 1 qualification
The Course
This course will teach you how to use database software by creating fields, changing field characteristics and producing reports. You should have some
prior experience of using databases. You will find this course easier if you have already done one or ...

Presentations Level 1
Qualification:
NOCN (Open College Network) Level 1
Software Used:
MS Powerpoint
Course Length:
20 Hrs
Entry Requirements:
None
The Course
This course is designed to teach you how to produce presentations and include a combination of media into presentations. You should have some prior experience using a computer eg using the mouse to select items from menus and toolbars, entering text accu...

Presentations Level 2
Qualification:
NOCN (Open College Network) Level 2
Software Used:
MS Powerpoint
Course Length:
30 Hrs
Entry Requirements:
Some experience of IT or Level 1 qualification
The Course
This course is designed to teach you how to produce and enhance professional presentations and include a combination of media into presentations. You should have some prior experience in using presentations.
There is no exam. Some of your class work w...

Spreadsheets Level 1
Next course - 24 January 2011
Qualification:
NOCN (Open College Network) Level 1
Software Used:
MS Excel
Course Length:
20 Hrs
Entry Requirements:
None
The Course
This course will teach you how to use spreadsheet software. You should have some prior experience using a computer eg using the mouse/keyboard, selecting items from menus and toolbars, changing fonts... You will find this course easier if you have already...

Spreadsheets Level 2
Next course - 13 September 2010
Qualification:
NOCN (Open College Network) Level 2
Software Used:
MS Excel
Course Length:
30 Hrs
Entry Requirements:
Some experience of IT or Level 1 qualification
The Course
This course will teach you how to produce professional spreadsheets and graphs using spreadsheet software. You should have some prior experience of using spreadsheets, entering data and using basic tools. You will find this course easier if you have alrea...

Word Processing Level 1
Next course - 07 September 2010
Qualification:
NOCN (Open College Network) Level 1
Software Used:
MS Word
Course Length:
20 Hrs
Entry Requirements:
None
The Course
This course will teach you how to use word processing software. You do not need to be very experienced on a computer, but should be able to use the mouse and keyboard. You will find this course easier if you have already done the entry level course.
Th...

Word Processing Level 2
Next course - 25 October 2010
Qualification:
NOCN (Open College Network) Level 2
Software Used:
MS Word
Course Length:
30 Hrs
Entry Requirements:
Some experience of IT or Level 1 qualification
The Course
This course will teach you how to enhance your use of word processing software. You should be able to use the mouse and keyboard and you will find this course easier if you have already done the level 1 course.
There is no exam. Some of your class work...

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