Pitman Training Digital Skills Certificate

Course Title: Pitman Training Digital Skills Certificate (PTDSCT)

Awarding Body: Pitman Training
Pitman Training is the largest independent training network in Ireland offering local solutions to businesses and individuals alike. With Pitman Training you have the best choice of training options:
· Career Solutions with its renowned National Diploma Programme
· Fully flexible IT and Office Skills training – attend when you like
· Classroom training courses tailored for all levels
· Seminar courses to develop personal skills
· Online training and Home Study options
· IT Technical learning tracks with full mentoring support

Intended Audience. Those wishing to gain introductory skills in a variety of digital media.

Entry Requirements: Familiar with Windows Environment and basic keyboarding experience.

Exemptions: Exemptions are granted by modules based on previous Pitman Training Certification.

Course Details

Computer Basics
·         How to start a computer and understand the different hardware.
·         Learning about some of the terminology used.
·         How to organise files by creating, copying and pasting or deleting.
·         The basic skills required to setup, edit and print documents.

Online Basics
·         How to search for information and make purchases online.
·         Using email and communicating online.
·         How to speak to family and friends for free using Skype.
·         Staying safe online from viruses and protecting personal information.
·         How to use parental controls.

Audio and video software
·         How to use a digital video camera’s basic functions and features.
·         Importing clips from a video camera and start video editing.
·         Simple editing techniques.
·         How to add audio tracks and still images.
·         Enhancing video by adding titles and transitions.
·         Sharing video by producing DVDs or publishing on the internet.

Digital photography
·         How to set-up and use a digital camera and its basic functions and features.
·         Using photo software to update, arrange and organise their photos into folders.
·         How to do basic editing and use imaging skills to enhance photos.
·         Sharing photos through slideshows or by publishing on the web.

Digital Music
·         How to set up a digital music device, play music and work with the computer.
·         Using software to add to and update their music collection.
·         How to transfer music files from CD with full song and artist details.
·         Understanding different functions and setting on their music player.
·         How to search for and purchase music from an online store.

Social networking
·         Learning about what social networking is.
·         What a personal profile is and how online groups are organised.
·         Common features of social networking sites such as catching up with friends, sharing the latest news, posting photos and uploading videos.
·         Understanding the concept of unsolicited mail and how to deal with spam.
·         Copyright laws and how they relate to the internet.

Benefits
§ Learn about various digital skills
§ The flexibility and value of a self-study course designed to enable you to work at your own pace

Duration: 100 Hours flexi study

Cost: Contact us for more details

Further Study: Pitman Training Office Certificate or Diploma Range of courses