Basic computer training in New Zealand
Basic New Zealand computer training courses are offered for those who want to get to grips with constantly changing technology, and may have had little or no experience before. Most young Kiwis growing up today are exposed to computers from a very young age, but those in the middle to senior age bracket – thirty plus – may have limited familiarity with computers. Basic computer training in New Zealand is available from a number of providers; they cover everything from identifying the different parts of a computer and how they operate, to basic overviews of how to use operating systems and software, typically Microsoft based. Like almost all computer training courses in New Zealand, basic training is accessible both online and offline. However for beginners, face to face tuition and classes are the best option. A large number of beginners are well catered for by the Senior Net organisation, which operates nationwide classes for older people, teaching the fundamentals of computers and providing a forum for interaction and discussion.
Hardware and network training in New Zealand
Computer hardware and computer network training are offered by a number of providers in New Zealand. These courses teach the theory behind each of the parts that make up a computer, explaining what each does and how it works. Usually advice is given on troubleshooting, repairs and upgrades, and how to resolve problems with hardware. Computer hardware training courses will generally teach you how to build a computer from the ground up by putting together all its individual parts. Computer network training will show the student how to link computers together in a network to share files, an Internet connection, or common hardware such as printers or scanners, and to network between different versions of Windows and operating systems.
Microsoft software training in New Zealand
Many NZ computer training courses are devoted to the teaching of the products in the Microsoft range, from basic operation of the Windows OS to advanced use of specific software, such as databases and spreadsheets. We have covered basic training above, so let’s look at the courses offered in the popular Microsoft Office end-user software packages. Microsoft computer software training courses include:
- Access: a database program allowing entry, storage and analysis of large amounts of data.
- Word: the most popular word processing software in the world, used to write, format and edit documents.
- Excel: a spreadsheet program, again allowing data to be entered and compared, analysis to be made, graphs to be drawn and much more.
- Outlook: the standard in non-Web based email; many Kiwis will use this program daily.
- PowerPoint: a program used to make graphical slide presentations; many New Zealand business meetings are conducted using this program.
- Publisher: Software used to create, modify and publish materials such as newsletters, brochures and even, in some cases, websites.
Computer courses in Microsoft suite products are available to individuals through classes, both online and offline. Training can range from a basic overview of some and all products through to intensive advanced courses that teach you how to use all of the many features of these software products. Corporate training is common; companies in New Zealand offer in-house consultations and workshops where staff will be schooled in the necessary software to increase efficiency and productivity.
Other software training in New Zealand
Specific computer skill training is offered for other popular software products, with examples including education in the Adobe suite of products – the popular photo editing software PhotoShop being the lead title here. Course training in accounting and payroll software is also very common: QuickBooks and MYOB are the most used New Zealand programs.Once again, offline and online instruction is accessible for these software packages.
Computer training, classes and courses are available all over New Zealand, both on the Web and at computer training centres. To find an appropriate course near you, take a look in our New Zealand computer training directory or ask friends and family for their recommendations. There’s always something new to learn in the constantly evolving world of computer technology.
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