One Day Courses

Database / Access Training ( 3 Courses ) See Dates / Register

Introduction to Payroll ( 1 Course ) See Dates / Register

Purpose

• Suitable for those needing to learn about the latest Tax (PAYE) and Social Insurance (PRSI)

Introduction to Payroll

Payroll is the process by which a business pays its employees.

A payroll system allows businesses to follow a set series of processes in order to make timely, correct payments in compliance with government regulations.

In this 1 Day course you will be provided with the knowledge and understanding of operations relating to the basic calculations and preparation of a payroll and use of Payroll Software.

Need to learn about the latest Tax (PAYE), Social Insurance (PRSI) And USC Changes? These are all processes required by the Irish Revenue Commissioners. This course includes all of the latest information on budget changes.

Become familiar with Computerised Payroll: This is where the knowledge and techniques of manual payroll are applied to the popular payroll software, Sage MicroPay

Budget summary: the courseware includes information from the latest budget and any updates affecting tax credits, tax rates, tax bands as well as PRSI and health contributions.

Course Details

Manual Payroll

Gross pay calculation

Tax credits and standard rate cut-off point certificate

Definitions

PAYE calculations: this section includes looking at a tax deduction card, holiday pay, tax refunds, sick pay, the cumulative system, week 1 / month 1 setup, new employees, emergency tax, P45 issue and pension deductions

Joint assessment and single assessment

Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI): covering PRSI Classes, list of PRSI class codes, PRSI refunds, and calculating PRSI deductions
Universal Social Charge (USC) Rates, Calculations and Exemptions

Computerised Payroll

Sage MicroPay: company files and pay frequencies, payroll administration, security and user control

Using Sage MicroPay Getting Started: checking the PAYE table, checking the PRSI classes table, checking the PRSI earning bands, setting up bank details and payments and deductions

Employee Details: maintain employee details, employee payments & deductions tab, tax deduction card and notes

Set Pay Periods

Timesheet Entry: processing timesheets and timesheet entry fields

Reports: Printing & Emailing Payslips, running a report, report overview and tax year end reports

Backup and Restore: Backing up and Restoring Data

Spreadsheet / Excel Training ( 10 Courses ) See Dates / Register

Word Processing Training ( 6 Courses ) See Dates / Register

MS Outlook Training ( 2 Courses ) See Dates / Register

PowerPoint / Presentation Training ( 4 Courses ) See Dates / Register

Introduction to Computers ( 5 Courses ) See Dates / Register

Google Applications for Work ( 2 Courses ) See Dates / Register

Outline

Google Apps for Work

Google Applications for Work

This course provides an excellent introduction to using ‘Free’ Cloud Computing applications (applications or apps for short).

The workshop covers everything from how to set up Google and manage your e-mails all the way through to optimal use of ‘Free’ word processing, spreadsheets and presentation apps. Learn how to take advantage of the online storage options (Google Drive), sharing files and folders, online diary management and so much more…

Cloud Computing has tremendous potential for both individuals and organizations of all shapes and sizes for collaboration and sharing with multiple users worldwide (or in the same building!!), any device, any time…

This full day workshop is designed to help you make the most out of Google Cloud Computing.

Course Details

Creating a new Google Account

How to get started by signing up for a free account.

Create and Manage your E-mails

Working with attachments
Establishing Individual and Group Contacts

Google Docs (Word Processing)

Free alternative to MS Word
Tables, formatting, document options - view and edit word documents online.

Google Slides for Presentations

Free alternative to PowerPoint
Makes creating slideshows and sharing with others easy
Incorporating Video to your presentation

Google Drive

File Management – use storage folders on google drive to organise and store your files online.
Upload and Share Folders & Files for use outside the office or with other colleagues.
Increase amount of storage available for small cost.

Google Calendar

Diary management - check and edit your diary from home or anywhere you have internet connection.

Google Photos

Create Albums and Snapshotsotos - store online to free up space on your PC or share with others.

Google Sheets

Formatting, formulae, functions - use a Free alternative to Excel, view and edit it anytime.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for businesses starting out with Google Apps for Work & Cloud Computing and those who want to gain more knowledge to further career prospects.

By attending this course, you will be able to:

Get more out of your workday. Enjoy a consistent experience from your computer, tablet or phone.

Draft a proposal in Docs at the office, review it on the train, then make final edits from your phone right before the meeting.

Save work files in Drive, access them from any device and share them instantly with teammates. No more sending attachments or merging different versions.

Schedule events in Calendar at times that work for everyone. Get meeting reminders directly to your Gmail inbox.

Create and edit polished presentations in your browser—no software required. Multiple people can work at the same time so everyone always has the latest version.

Introduction to Desktop Publisher ( 1 Course ) See Dates / Register

Purpose

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Introduction to Desktop Publishing / Microsoft Publisher

This course is for those who wish to gain knowledge to work with Publisher which is part of the Microsoft Office suite and is used to produce professional-looking publications.

With layouts and templates in Publisher it is easy to create brochures, newsletters, websites, catalogues, flyers, signs, postcards, invitations, greetings & business cards, letterheads, business forms, banners, envelopes, calendars, certificates and menus.

Course Details

Course Content:

Background of MS Publisher
Introduction, development and printing
Identifying Publication Needs & planning publications
Considerations in the design and structure of publications,
Do’s & Don’ts
Different Techniques
Importing text and graphic images
Using templates and creating your own
Modifying and editing graphics and text
Document layout
Proof reading and previewing
Production of multi-page documents
Master all the techniques to produce Letterheads, Brochures, Posters Newsletters, etc.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for anyone working in a business that may need to create publications or documents that you can print and distribute.

Also for those who want to work with Graphics and Design Publishing or require additional skills in Marketing for their own job. From design briefing to printing, attendees will learn different procedures using a desktop publishing system.

Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Identify what publications are required in the workplace/organisation
Design, plan and prepare appropriate publication documents to meet identified needs
Critique the layout of printed publications, considering design, style and harmony
Understand the principles of preparing publications and apply these in the documents
Acquire basic technological skills and key crafts to process text and graphic images on an electronic page and reproduce them as a printed page