HNG - HiperNet Group

Absolute Beginners

Is this course for you?

You've got all the bits out of the box and finally got them properly connected. You've read through all the manuals but ended up more confused than when you started. Try as you might you still can't tell your hard from your floppy.

You're not sure where to go from here. Your neighbour's 12-year old whizz-kid came in and gave your a complete run down in two minutes flat; the only result was your confidence took a severe blow and you learnt nothing. Phew!

If this sounds familiar then the Absolute Beginners is just the course for you.

Don't worry. Even the whiz-kids have been there, done that and got several T-shirts. Of course, none of them would ever admit it now but it's true nevertheless.

We all need a helping hand to get us going whatever new venture we tackle. We all need guidance to use our computers and their programs just as we would if we were going to drive a bus. You could try either without help but a few lessons would be sure to prevent a lot of accidents in both cases.

What qualifications/equipment do you need?

A little time, lots of interest and good sense of fun. Included in the course are all study materials, software and even all the computer equipment if you can come to our Palma centre.

What will you gain?

A great deal - including bags of confidence and a very comfortable launch into the fascinating and powerful world of information technology. We keep our promise ... making IT easy!

What will you study?

Switching on and off safely plus a (very) simple introduction to what each bit does and how they all work together. You'll learn good habits to prevent loss of stored work (back-up and anti-virus). And we'll give you a brief 'hello' to the principal programs including Microsoft Office. eMail and the Internet; just enough so you can decide where you want to go from here.

How long does it take?

Usually around 6 hours over 3 weeks including one weekly tutored hour.

What can you do after the course:

You've started out on the fascinating road of IT with a sure footing. You've gained considerable confidence and are now in a strong and well informed position to choose your route ahead.

What do you do next?

To get started request a FREE first lesson here.

 

Computing for Leisure

Is this course for you?

It's unlikely you need to use IT in your employment or business. But you'd like to get a little more up-close and friendly with all this new computer stuff. Not too much - just so that you could produce a newsletter for your club or an eMail to your family abroad or those back in U.K.

You don't want any hassle; you'd just like to slide gently into the 21st century and get a slice or two of all these free 'info-technology' benefits they're all going on about so much these days.

What qualifications/equipment do you need?

If you can switch a computer on and off, use a mouse and have some idea how to start and stop a program, then that's all you need. We can take it from there. Included in the course are all study materials, software and even all the computer equipment if you can come to our Palma centre.

What will you gain?

You will gain the ability to get a great deal of use out of your computer. You will learn to use good, safe practices that enhance your pleasure in getting the most out of this modern technology. You will be comfortably using popular modern software and enjoy all full benefits of the Internet - both as an information source and communication media.

What will you study?

All round general competence using the MS Windows desktop and MS Office - Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet Explorer.

How long does it take?

Usually around 6 hours over 3 weeks including one weekly tutored hour.

What can you do after the course:

You will be able to produce professional looking letters and documents easily, run simple but highly efficient calendar, appointments and contacts databases, use eMail and browse the Internet with confidence and security.

What do you do next?

To get started request a FREE first lesson here.

 

 

Gaining Confidence

Is this course for you?

You can find your way around on your computer system quite well. But somehow you often run into situations where you start to feel a bit lost. Maybe sometimes you're not absolutely sure what to do next or if this is the best way to achieve what you want to do.

Perhaps you're getting that uncomfortable feeling the computer might be running you rather than you running it. It's time you took control - you know you could get this thing to do what you want - if you only knew how. If that sounds familiar then this is the course for you.

What qualifications/equipment do you need?

Not a lot - how to get going using the basic equipment plus some idea about the Windows desktop. Included in the course are all study materials, software and even all the computer equipment if you can come to our Palma centre.

What will you gain?

You will gain good control over your computer and its software. You will achieve a sound knowledge of proper operating and safety techniques - including a thorough introduction to the Windows desktop. When you finish you will know how to start and stop programs correctly, save and back-up data, avoid viruses and 'surf the Net' with security and confidence. You will feel confident in getting the best from the basic use of Microsoft Office software.

What will you study?

Overall competence using MS Windows and the popular MS Office programs plus Internet Explorer

How long does it take?

Usually around 6 hours over 3 weeks including one weekly tutored hour.

What can you do after the course:

Take charge of your computer with confidence. Complete tasks in a confident and comfortable way. Feel safe and secure that you're using the hardware and software to your best advantage. Have confidence that you can cope well with the nuisances of Internet viruses and information security.

What do you do next?

To get started request a FREE first lesson here.

 

European Computer Driving Licence (Intro & Full)

Is this course for you?

The European Computer Driving Licence is available to everyone. Your objectives might be personal, professional, or competitive. Or maybe for you it's just a matter of self-improvement.

The important thing, though, is that an ECDL licence is awarded to you, in recognition of your knowledge of standard business computer applications. It serves as a passport to employment; it opens an important door on the new world of information technology.

If you know next to nothing about computers at the moment, if you need to get an official qualification to give you that edge for a new (or better) job, especially where IT skills are important; if you need to do it the quickest yet most thorough way possible - then ECDL is the one for you.

What qualifications/equipment do you need?

No previous qualifications or equipment as included in the course are all study materials which are officially approved and licensed, all software and even all the computer equipment if you can come to our Palma centre.

But what is needed is a fair slice of time - this is a comprehensive, formal IT qualification - plus lots of interest and strong sense of purpose. The course itself is straight forward but requires study.

What will you gain?

The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is the world's leading end-user computer skills certification programme. It is internationally recognised as the global benchmark for end-user computer skills and is the leading certification to be adopted by governments, international organisations and corporations alike.

What will you study?

The ECDL is a test of practical skills and competencies and consists of seven separate modules covering computer theory and practice. Module 1 is a theoretical test of computing knowledge at a general level and Modules 2-7 are practical skills Tests, as follows:

It is not necessary that full ECDL tests are taken as the course itself provides a superb all-round knowledge for those not seeking a formal qualification.

How long does it take?

The 'intro' course is a cut-down version giving a short one hours tutored instruction on three of the modules. These are:

For the full ECDL course each module usually around 4 hours over 2 weeks including one weekly tutored hour.

A full 7-unit course is recommended but certainly not mandatory. Each module test may be passed individually at an official test centre and separate competence entries are made in the student's skills book.

What can you do after the course:

The ECDL officially certifies that the holder is fully competent in the use of a personal computer and common computer applications and knows the essential concepts of IT. The ECDL Syllabus is unique in that it has been designed to be entirely vendor-independent.

This gives students the flexibility and freedom to acquire these core skills and confidently apply them in any software environment they may be required to use. Above all, you could probably get a good/better job where IT skills were important.

What do you do next?

To get started request a FREE introductory lesson here.