WEA Course Guide June - September 2025

INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL

IT, Business, Training & Investment

Excel is a spreadsheet tool for organizing and analyzing data.

Learn to navigate its environment to create, open, save, format, and print spreadsheets. Topics include entering, formatting, and editing data; using basic tools and functions; creating formulas; applying cell references; making charts; inserting comments; protecting worksheets; using templates and lookup tables; managing simple databases; and using keyboard shortcuts and file formats. Knowledge of the Windows environment is essential. 58534E Wed., 6.30pm 9 July, 4 wks x 3 hrs 58534G Thu., 9am 7 August, 2 wks x 6 hrs 58534H Mon., 9am 8 September, 2 wks x 6 hrs FEE: $431, disc. $388, conc. $378 WEA CENTRE INTERMEDIATE EXCEL Topics covered include: Brief revision of basic spreadsheet skills; Conditional formatting; Data validation; What-if analysis; Printing; Grouped worksheets; Functions and complex formulas; Data consolidation; Pivot tables; Form controls in worksheets; Charts; Macros and Visual Basic; Range names in formulas; Import data; and more. Familiarity with topics covered in the introductory course is essential. 58537B Thu., 9am 26 June, 2 wks x 6 hrs 58537C Mon + Thu., 9am 22 Sept, 2 days x 6 hrs FEE: $431, disc. $388, conc. $378 WEA CENTRE PREPARING POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS Prepare stunning effects for on- screen presentations, overheads and slides for meetings and briefings. Knowledge of Windows environment and keyboard skills is assumed. 58222C Wed., 9am 16 July, 1 day x 6 hrs FEE: $262, disc. $236, conc. $230 WEA CENTRE PUBLISHER Create newsletters; brochures; flyers and other publications. As you gain confidence, incorporate your own layouts. This course is suitable for new users of Publisher. Keyboard skills and knowledge of the Windows environment is essential. 58250C Tue., 9am 26 August, 1 day x 6 hrs FEE: $262, disc. $236, conc. $230 WEA CENTRE WEB BASED/SOCIAL MEDIA CREATE A WEBSITE WITH WORDPRESS WordPress started as just a blogging system, but has evolved into a full content management system, used by almost 1/4 of all websites. While you can still use WordPress to create a simple blog, it also allows you to create fully functional websites. The best part about WordPress is that it's easy to use and flexible, with thousands of free templates. Introductory course students should be familiar with using a PC and the Internet. 58071E Mon., 9am 7 July, 1 day x 6 hrs 58071F Tue., 9am 12 August, 1 day x 6 hrs FEE: $262, disc. $236, conc. $230 WEA CENTRE

COMPUTING USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER

3D PRINTING DESIGN FOR 3D PRINTING

An introduction for new users. Learn how personal computers operate and be introduced to hardware and the basic concepts of word processing, Internet and Email. No prior computer experience required. Keyboard skills an advantage. 58001C Wed., 9am 9 July, 1 day x 6 hrs 58001D Sat., 9am 27 September, 1 day x 6 hrs FEE: $262, disc. $236, conc. $230 WEA CENTRE BASIC COMPUTING FOR SENIORS A supportive and stress-free introduction to IBM compatible personal computers. Jargon-free language is used and pace of presentation is not rushed. Be introduced to hardware and the basic concepts of word processing, internet and email. No prior computer experience required. Keyboard skills an advantage. For those over 60 years - Senior's Card or other evidence of age required. Uses Windows 11 and Office 2021. 58005B Wed., 10am 13 August, 3 wks x 4 hrs FEE: $230 WEA CENTRE WINDOWS This jargon-free course covers using, customising and maintaining Windows. Basic computer knowledge is assumed. A useful course to complement the other WEA courses on Microsoft Office programs. Keyboard skills are an advantage. Note: this is not a word processing course and does not cover networking. 58011B Mon., 9am 4 August, 1 day x 6 hrs FEE: $262, disc. $236, conc. $230 WEA CENTRE WINDOWS 11 & OFFICE 2021 UPDATE Don’t spend hours getting familiar with the new Windows 11 and Office 2021 programs. This concise course will fast track you to the new features. Current users of previous versions may be interested in experiencing the differences before making a decision to upgrade. 58200C Mon., 9am 14 July, 1 sess x 4 hrs FEE: $118, disc. $107, conc. $104 WEA CENTRE TYPING TEST Need your speed tested for a special job application? Find out how fast and accurately you can type by taking a test on the computer. The test is scored in accordance with the Australian standard for typing tests. Tests are conducted at a mutually convenient time - further details will be given when you enrol. Please phone 82231979 to make an

Bring your project idea to life with this beginner-friendly course,

designed for those with no 3D modeling experience. Learn to create 3D models for printing or other machines. Basics covered include navigation, tools (sketching and features), document management, model geometry, Parts/Assemblies/Drawings and exporting files. An optional visit to a local 3D printer Makerspace will also be available. Basic computer skills and an email is required. 58335B Sat., 9am 2 August, 2 wks x 4.5 hrs FEE: $341, disc. $307, conc. $299 WEA CENTRE MICROSOFT OFFICE INTRODUCTION TO WORD existing documents; move and copy text; use Find and Replace; format texts and paragraphs; use existing styles; use the Thesaurus; set tabs; create tables; add page numbers; and more. Keyboard skills and knowledge of Windows environment essential. 58202C Thu., 9am 10 July, 2 wks x 6 hrs Learn how to write; correct; save and print a document; retrieve 58202D Sat., 9am 6 September, 2 wks x 6 hrs FEE: $431, disc. $388, conc. $378 WEA CENTRE WORD - PROBLEM SOLVING Are your tabs misaligned, pictures out of place, or titles inconsistent? Need to start numbering at a specific number, adjust numbering, or convert bullets to numbers? Struggling with a messy Table in someone else’s document? Need Page 1 in portrait and Page 2 in landscape? Looking for a symbol or a quick way to insert repeated symbols? Learn how to use Comments and Track Changes. This course will teach you how to rectify some common problems experienced in Word. Familiarity with topics covered in the introductory course is essential. 58203B Sat., 9am 26 July, 1 sess x 3.5 hrs FEE: $106, disc. $96, conc. $93 WEA CENTRE INTERMEDIATE WORD good knowledge of Word, learn the use of Word Art; Clip Art; Text boxes and Shapes, scanned images and watermarks; multiple columns; templates; simple headers and footers; footnotes; Auto Text; mail merge; If you have already completed the introductory course and have a styles; sections; tables of contents and more. Familiarity with topics covered in the introductory course is essential. 58205B Wed., 9am 10 September, 2 wks x 6 hrs FEE: $431, disc. $388, conc. $378 WEA CENTRE

appointment. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. 58K01 Mon-Fri., by appointment only FEE: $72 WEA CENTRE

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