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Commercial Computer / IT Training Courses

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All our computer / IT training courses have been developed as part of the flexible learning service of Merkinch Technology Centre (MTC). Whether you are an absolute beginner or a seasoned user, our easy to follow courses provide a simple solution to bring you up to speed.

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Training Diary See our training diary below for computer / IT training courses currently on offer and book your place online. The diary will always be available on all our pages for your browsing convenience.

Bespoke one-to-one computer training sessions can be arranged through our trainer, Martin McLauchlan, who can tailor the training course to your requirements. Companies or organisations can also hire our computer training suite if required. If you are interested please fill in our Information Request form.

All courses shown below, with the exception of Introduction to PC, Introduction to the Internet and Outlook, are full day courses (9.30am - 4.30pm). Introduction to the PC / Windows and Introduction to the Internet usually run on the same day as indicated by the colour coding legend in the training diary section (Both shown as light green/blue).

Windows LogoIntroduction to the PC and Windows
Internet Explorer LogoInternet Introduction
Network LogoWindows and Network Basics
Access LogoMicrosoft Access Introduction / Advanced
Excel LogoMicrosoft Excel Introduction / Advanced
Word LogoMicrosoft Word Introduction / Advanced
Powerpoint LogoMicrosoft PowerPoint Introduction
Publisher LogoMicrosoft Publisher
Outlook LogoMicrosoft Outlook
FrontPage LogoMicrosoft Frontpage
Flash LogoMacromedia Flash Introduction
Dreamweaver LogoMacromedia Dreamweaver Introduction
Image LogoImage Manipulation

ESF Funded Community IT Training

Merkinch Enterprise offers FREE community computer / IT training to residents of Merkinch and the Inverness & Nairn catchment area. The courses are funded by the European Social Fund, Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch & Strathspey Enterprise and is also supported by Merkinch Enterprise. The course on offer is aimed at providing students with training and experience in the use of the industry standard software applications used by businesses throughout the Highlands. See our ESF Funded Community Computer Training page for more information.

European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

ECDL Logo Merkinch Technology Centre is an accredited ECDL Test Centre. The European Computer Driving Licence is a Europe wide qualification in computing skills. It is designed to provide a standard definition of your competence in Information Technology.

BCS Approved Test Centre LogoYou can hire any of the seven training modules or purchase all seven on our fully interactive CDROM under our open learning scheme. You can then come in and get yourself tested. Please contact us for further information on the ECDL (including costs) and advice on help with funding by phone, email, by using our information request form or drop by our office on Grant Street. Our Receptionist / Administrator Lorna McAllister or our trainers, Mairi Rule and Martin McLauchlan, are happy to deal with any queries you may have. See our ECDL information page to see what the ECDL qualification can do for you.

ILA Scotland (Individual Learning Accounts)

ILA Scotland If you are over 18 and living in Scotland, you could get up to £200 towards the cost of learning new skills.
ILA Scotland is a Scottish Executive scheme which helps you pay for learning that you can do at a time, place, pace and in a way to suit you.

If you earn £18,000 or less, you could get up to £200 per year towards the cost of learning. If you earn more than £18,000 a year, you could get up to £100 a year towards some computer courses.

If you require more information about Individual Learning Accounts (ILAs) you can call them on
0808 100 1090 or visit their website at http://www.ilascotland.org.uk.

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Tel: 01463 240085    Fax: 01463 717977
Email: info@merkinch.org.uk


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