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Excel and Word Course

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  • 15-12-2006 6:17pm
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    mickey1979
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    Hi

    I did both these course in university but have since never used them I now have my own business and feel i need to use excel in particular much more could anyone recommend a book or a course that helps


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    Gurgle
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    Ecdl is pretty much the only recognized course for MS Office.


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    TempestSabre
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    Gurgle wrote:
    Ecdl is pretty much the only recognized course for MS Office.


    ECDL or the MOUS courses. Both are very good. You can do the MOUS courses to expert level.

    http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/officespecialist/default.mspx


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    Heinrich
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    ECDL course to brush up on a University course???:confused:


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    TempestSabre
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    Heinrich wrote:
    ECDL course to brush up on a University course???:confused:

    I'd say in Uni they had the briefest look at them. The ECDL and especially the MOUS would likely be to a much higher level. They should insist everyone in college does one of these courses.


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    Gurgle
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    TempestSabre wrote:
    I'd say in Uni they had the briefest look at them. The ECDL and especially the MOUS would likely be to a much higher level. They should insist everyone in college does one of these courses.
    We were never taught then in College - We were expected to use them regularly but were left to figure them out for ourselves.

    tbh, probably the best way to learn how to use MS Office anyway.


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    TempestSabre
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    If that was true self taught people would be able to pass the expert MOUS exams no problem. ;)

    I reckon the ECDL and MOUS are very useful.


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    fintan
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    you can do MOUS on-line at www.fas.ie


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    TempestSabre
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    Have you done those on-line courses fintan? I looked at them and didn't really like them.


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    fintan
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    I haven't but Mum did and they worked really well for her.

    However self-paced learning takes lots of motivation. Going to class is probably an easier way to learn.


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    TempestSabre
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    I agree with you.


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    Gurgle
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    fintan wrote:
    However self-paced learning takes lots of motivation.
    It depends on why you're learning.
    'Due in by friday' is a great incentive.
    If you're looking for something to add to your CV, do the course.

    I know several people who have taken & passed the ECDL course and while they probably know the theory & terminology better than me they're waaaay slower at actually getting anything done.


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    TempestSabre
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    Are you suggesting that learning about something makes you slower?

    There lots of non-IT people do the ECDL and it gives them a great grounding. You see a lot of graduates, and IT professionals who have poor Office skills. The MOUS exams are a lot more detailed than the ECDL, if you want expert knowledge.


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    apps
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    mickey1979 wrote:
    Hi

    I did both these course in university but have since never used them I now have my own business and feel i need to use excel in particular much more could anyone recommend a book or a course that helps

    Hi, I am a Microsoft trainer. If you need to use Excel for business and most of us do, Microsoft Excel Specialist is the course for you. I teach and examine ECDL, and the Excel module would not be sufficient in a business capacity. Excel Specialist will take you from scratch to an intermediate level.

    As someone said, if you are self motivated, then a book would get you started, but most people find it easier to join a small class. Give eComputer Training a call on 01 2988880 if you are Dublin based and I am sure they will guide you in what you want to know.:)


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    Merrion
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    There's a lot of MS Office Training on The Microsoft Site


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    Gurgle
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    TempestSabre wrote:
    Are you suggesting that learning about something makes you slower?
    No, thats a stupid interpretation of what I said.

    I'm recommending doing the course to get started in MS Office, but practise and experience are essential to get proficient.

    The excel specialist course apps recommended sounds like the best way to go.


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    TempestSabre
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    Gurgle wrote:
    ....left to figure them out for ourselves....tbh, probably the best way to learn how to use MS Office anyway.
    Gurgle wrote:
    ....I know several people who have taken & passed the ECDL course and while they probably know the theory & terminology better than me they're waaaay slower at actually getting anything done.

    Thats recommending doing a course? :confused:


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