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Microsoft Excel Basics

Microsoft Excel Basics

12th October – 10:30 to 12:00  – Microsoft Excel Basics – Creating, Formatting and Printing a Workbook

JMD Training and Consultancy

 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1-microsoft-excel-basics-creating-formatting-and-printing-a-workbook-tickets-164864428945

 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/164864428945

 

Have you the need to set up spreadsheets for storing text and numbers either as a data list or to do simple calculations?

Do you need to use Excel for everyday tasks such as setting up a budget, maintaining an address list, or keeping track of a list of to-do items?

Microsoft Excel Basics is an effective workshop giving plenty of hands-on experience. It will enable you to have the confidence and skills to create, format and print an Excel workbook.

Audience: This session will be of benefit to anyone who wants to learn the basics of Microsoft Excel.

Objectives:

  • Create an Excel workbook
  • Format an Excel workbook
  • Edit an Excel workbook
  • Print preview a workbook
  • Print an Excel workbook

Impact:

  • Confidence to create an Excel workbook
  • Ability to edit, format and print an Excel workbook

Session Length: 1.5 hours

19th October – 10:30 to 12:00 – Basic Formulas – Getting to grips with Excel calculations

JMD Training and Consultancy

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2-basic-formulas-getting-to-grips-with-excel-calculations-tickets-164869457987

 

Would you like to be able to use simple calculations?

Do you need to be able to quickly add up columns of figures?

Basic Formulas is an effective workshop giving plenty of hands-on experience. It will enable you to have the confidence and skills to do basic calculations in Excel, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and using the AutoSum button to create totals, averages, counts, maximums and minimums.

Audience: This session will be of benefit to anyone who wants to learn how to do simple calculations using Microsoft Excel.

Objectives:

  • Add, subtract, multiply, divide numbers in an Excel workbook
  • Use the Excel AutoSum feature to total, average or count a range of numbers
  • Use the Excel AutoSum feature to find the maximum or minimum of a range of numbers

Impact:

  • Confidence to do basic calculations in Excel
  • Ability to rely on Excel rather than a calculator when faced with many calculations

Session Length: 1.5 hours

26th October – 10:30 to 12:30 –  Basics of Microsoft Word

JMD Training and Consultancy

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/3-basics-of-microsoft-word-tickets-164870348651

 

Creating and Formatting Simple Documents:

Would you like to be able to create Word documents rather than handwriting all the time?

Would you like to be able to edit documents and format them so they look professional?

Creating and Formatting Simple Documents is an effective workshop giving plenty of hands-on practice. It will enable you to have the confidence and skills to create, edit and format Microsoft Word documents.

Audience: Those who have never had formal training in Microsoft Word and those who learnt some time ago but are not comfortable with the package.

Objectives:

  • To create simple Word documents
  • To format simple Word documents
  • To spellcheck a document
  • To create bulleted and numbered lists
  • To select text
  • To move and copy text
  • To print preview and print

For those who have never had the opportunity to have professional training in using Microsoft Word or those who learnt a long time ago, being asked to create or edit documents can be a daunting experience. This workshop will give the confidence to be able to do so.

Impact:

  • Confidence to create Word documents
  • Creation of professional looking reports, letters and business plans with ease

Session Length: 2 hours

 

2nd November – Explorers

Zoom  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-explorer-network-digital-challenges-in-the-community-sector-tickets-168078157293

 

A network for the CVS in Hounslow to discuss all things digital

 

3rd November – Improved Digital Working for Community and Voluntary Sector Groups    – CAP Enterprise (Kent) cic

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/improved-digital-working-for-community-and-voluntary-sector-groups-tickets-182689237427

  • Digital explained
  • Why digital can help
  • A digital customer journey
  • Digital self-assessment exercise
  • Digital action plan – how to be more digital

9th November 10:30 – 14:00 – Social Media for Community Voluntary Sector Groups – Aliya Zaidi

 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-explorer-network-social-media-training-tickets-168078215467

 

Agenda

 

Introduction and arrival

Introduction to digital pt 1.
Questions (15 minutes)

10.30 –  12pm – Break for 30 minutes – rejoin at 12:30pm

12:30 – Start of session pt 2.
Questions (15 minutes)
2.00 – End of session and close.

 

Structure

–  Why Social Media / Introduction to Social media

– What is inbound marketing (explained in simple terms)

– Social media strategy

– Goals and objectives

– Activity for charities / small organisations

– How to set a strategy

– Understanding your audience

– Overview of social media channels

-Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, SnapChat, TikTok

– Think about your messaging

– Honesty and transparency

– Memes

– Story-telling

– Free tools

– What is crowdfunding?

– Influencers

– Reputation Management

– Case Study

10th November – Digital Techniques for Engaging and Supporting Clients for Community and Voluntary Sector Groups – CAP Enterprise (Kent) cic  

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86457771516?pwd=SkdQMnkveGJ6Y29oMDlhRUlrVmlqUT09

 

  • Websites
  • Social Media
  • Blogs and Vlogs
  • Videoconferencing
  • Mailing
  • Chat
  • AI
  • GDPR

 

16 November  – Digital Explorers Network

 

               A network for the CVS in Hounslow to discuss all things digital

 

  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-explorer-network-digital-challenges-in-the-community-sector-tickets-168079041939

17th  November – Digital Monitoring, Evaluation and Data-led Management

– CAP Enterprise (Kent) cic

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-look-at-improving-digital-capacity-tickets-182710791897

  • Websites
  • Social Media
  • Blogs and Vlogs
  • Videoconferencing
  • Mailing
  • Chat
  • AI
  • GDPR

 

 

23rd November  – 10:30 to 12:30 – JMD Training and Consultancy

Working with Word Tables – Laying Out Information with Microsoft Word

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-with-word-tables-laying-out-information-with-microsoft-word-tickets-164871738809

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/164871738809

Would you like to be able to format text rapidly and organise it into neat columns?

Do you need more appropriate ways to lay out Word text?

Are you currently pressing the SpaceBar key several times to get text lined up?

Working with Word Tables is an effective workshop giving plenty of hands-on experience. It will enable you to have the confidence and skills to create, edit and format Word tables.

Audience: Those who have never had formal training in Microsoft Word and those who learnt some time ago but are not comfortable with the package. This session will be of benefit to anyone who wants to be able to layout text in appropriate ways. Sometimes although people have used tables for some time, they are not aware of techniques such as getting two or more columns to be of equal width. Anyone who uses tables but feels they are not using them to their full potential should also attend.

Objectives:

  • To create Word tables
  • Format tables
  • Insert and delete rows and columns
  • Adjust column widths, row heights
  • Merge cells
  • Split cells
  • Add or remove borders and shading
  • Sort data within a table
  • Splitting tables
  • Showing column headings on each page of a long table

Impact:

  • Confidence to create Word tables
  • Creation of professional looking reports, letters and business plans with ease

Session Length: 1.5 hours

30th November – Deter, Detect and Delete – GDPR and Cyber Security 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-explorer-network-digital-challenges-in-the-community-sector-tickets-168079609637

 

10th December Explorers – the future of Digital support

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-capacity-in-hounslows-community-voluntary-sector-and-future-needs-tickets-185686311757

An open discussion about what kind of support groups need in future

Survey on Support Required by Hounslow VCSE Groups

Workshop Introducing the new Hounslow Voice Network

Date: Wednesday 25 March 2020, 13:00 – 14:30
Venue: CAN Mezzanine, Hounslow Advice Centre 2nd Floor, Treaty Shopping Centre, Hounslow, TW3 1ES.
Hounslow Voluntary Sector Support Service would like to invite staff and volunteers working in Voluntary and Community organisations in Hounslow to share their views and ideas about the new Hounslow Voice Network (HVN).
This is a great opportunity to meet and network with colleagues from other Voluntary and Community Organisations, learn about the new Hounslow Voice Network and share your views and ideas will help shape the delivery plan.
To register for the event click here
 

Upcoming Free Training

Upcoming Free Training

Research Tools

Learn how to use online research tools to improve your funding bids. 

Date: Tuesday 5th November 2019

Time: 2 – 4pm

Location: CAN Mezzanine, 2nd floor Treaty Centre, High Street, Hounslow, TW3 1ES

Register for your place here- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/research-tools-hounslow-groups-tickets-72089825609

 

 

Health Champions Training – Two Days

Learn how effective communication can support health messages.

Date: Wednesday 6th November & Thursday 7th November 2019

Time: 10am – 3pm

Location: CAN Mezzanine, 2nd floor Treaty Centre, High Street, Hounslow, TW3 1ES  

Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow, England, TW3 3EB

Register for your place here – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/health-champions-training-two-days-wednesday-6th-and-thursday-7th-november-tickets-74960846911

 

 

Hounslow Youth Network Event on Youth Crime

Find out about Hounslow Council’s new approach to tackling violent crime.

Date: Friday 8th November 2019

Time: 9:30am – 1pm

Location: Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow, England, TW3 3EB

Register for your place here- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hounslow-youth-network-tickets-75900742163

 

 

How to master the basics of Social Media so you stand out from the crowd – Hounslow

Understand how to better communicate to your audience online. 

Date: Thursday 14th November 2019

Time: 10am – 1pm

Location: CAN Mezzanine, 2nd floor Treaty Centre, High Street, Hounslow, TW3 1ES

Register for your place here- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-master-the-basics-of-social-media-so-you-stand-out-from-the-crowd-hounslow-groups-only-tickets-75879448473

 

 

Measuring the Impact of your Service (Hounslow)

Improve your understanding of how to measure the impact of  your service.

Date: Monday 18th November 2019

Time: 2 – 4pm

Location: CAN Mezzanine, 2nd floor Treaty Centre, High Street, Hounslow, TW3 1ES

Register for your place here- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/measuring-the-impact-of-your-service-hounslow-tickets-76001750281

 

 

Negotiating & managing your lease or license: what you need to know

Learn about the lease process and how to negotiate the right lease for your organisation.

Date: Wednesday 18th March 2020

Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm

Location: CAN Mezzanine, 2nd floor Treaty Centre, High Street, Hounslow, TW3 1ES

Register for your place here- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/negotiating-managing-your-lease-or-licence-what-you-need-to-know-tickets-74951864043

 

Hounslow Youth Network Violent Crime Event

Hounslow Youth Network Violent Crime Event

Find out about Hounslow Council’s new approach to tackling violent crime at this Hounslow Local Youth Network event on Friday, 8 November 201910:00–13:00 (registration from 09:30am)Hounslow House, Rooms 6.06 and 6.07 (sixth floor)7 Bath Road, Hounslow, TW3 3EB. 
The network will have presentations by Council officers about their new strategy and will take place on the sixth floor of the newly opened Council HQ, Hounslow House, with panoramic views across West London.
There will also be a round table workshop session for attendees to input their ideas on the new strategy. Plus opportunities to network with community organisations and council officers over lunch.
Agenda
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Violent Crime Data
3. Local Authority Strategic Approach
4. Workshops
5. Networking
Register for your place here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hounslow-youth-network-tickets-75900742163
Please Contact Iain Elliott at iain@ealingcvs.org.uk for further information

Upcoming Free Training

Upcoming Training

FUNDRAISING TRAINING

Thursday, 10th October 2019, 14:00–16:00, CAN Mezzanine, Treaty Shopping Centre, Hounslow,TW3 1ES. Find out how to improve your funding applications in this interactive session.

RESEARCH TOOLS TRAINING

Thursday, 5th November 2019, 14:00–16:00, CAN Mezzanine, Treaty Shopping Centre, Hounslow,TW3 1ES. Funders often say that applications fail because of a lack of ‘evidence of need’ that the project is required. Learn about tools which can help you to research your funding applications in this interactive training session.