This developmental area of courses helps you acquire a skill for employment and increases your probability for job placement. It also boosts your digital literacy.

1. Critical Skills

2. Introduction to Computers Course
3 week short course | Saturday morning | Bridgetown

3. Introduction to Computers Course
Empower yourself with the foundation for basic Computer Literacy. This course
equips you with the skills needed to use the web and web communication tools.
DURATION:
3 Days, 9 Hours
WHAT IS COVERED:
What are Computers | Hardware & Software | Basic Operating Tasks | Files and
Folders | Internet vs the Web | How do I Connect | Using the Web Browser |
Creating a Google Account | Using Email
WHO IS THIS COURSE DESIGNED FOR:
❏ Anyone with little to no knowledge of computer use.
❏ Someone interested in improving their computer usage skills.
❏ Someone who needs a certificate of attendance to help them improve their
employability with having Computer Literacy.
❏ Anyone who would like to improve their computer skill in order to progress in
their aspired career.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
❏ To understand the role and function of the various Hardware & Software
components on a PC.
❏ How to create, rename, move and copy files and folders.
❏ How to use the trackpad and keyboard.
REQUIREMENTS:
❏ A interest in using Technology

4. Introduction to the Internet
3 week short course | Saturday morning | Bridgetown

5. Introduction to the Internet Course
This course equips you with the skill of how to connect and use the internet
effectively, efficiently and safely.
DURATION:
3 Days, 9 Hours
WHAT IS COVERED:
How to Connect | Internet vs the Web | Creating and Using Web Email | Online
Safety | Web Search | E-commerce | Online Learning
WHO IS THIS COURSE DESIGNED FOR:
❏ Anyone with little to some knowledge of computer use.
❏ Someone interested in improving their computer usage skills.
❏ Anyone who would like to explore and be exposed to the online world.
❏ Someon who wants to set up a personal email account.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
❏ How to connect to the internet.
❏ How to use the Web Browser.
❏ How to search and stay safe online.
❏ How to learn and shop on the web.
REQUIREMENTS:
❏ Passion for Technology
❏ Have basic computer literacy skill

6. Occupational Health & Safety Course
3 week short course | Saturday mornings | Bridgetown

7. Occupational Health & Safety Course
Learn various practices which are required in the workplace to ensure the Health
and Safety of all in particular working environment within a South African
context.
DURATION:
3 Days, 9 Hours
WHAT IS COVERED:
Introduction to OHS | Moral & Economic Reasons | Levels of Duty | OHS
Management Framework and Systems | Key Characteristics of OHS
Management System | The Benefits and Problems | Risk Assessment Control
Management
WHO IS THIS COURSE DESIGNED FOR:
❏ For anyone who wants to refresh their knowledge of OHS policies within the
workplace an wants to managing health and safety risks.
❏ Anyone who has an interest in compliance related matters when it comes to a
work space.
❏ Anyone who works within an office environment and would like to have
knowledge of health and safety in an office environment.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
❏ How to implement major Occupational Health and Safety Systems.
REQUIREMENTS:
❏ A Passion for Health and Safety.

8. Basic Word Processing Course
2 week short course | Saturday mornings | Bridgetown

9. Basic Word Processing Course
Explore the basic skills needed to create a simple word document, which can be
used for work, school and business purposes eg. Report summaries or
information for a research project or letters.
DURATION:
2 Days, 6 Hours
WHAT IS COVERED:
Starting up the WPS Writer software | The Interface (WPS Writer) | Adding &
Formatting Text | Spelling & Grammar Check And Find & Replace | Paragraph
Spacing | Inserting Pictures, Shapes and Tables | Headers and Footers
WHO IS THIS COURSE DESIGNED FOR:
❏ For anyone who would like to learn how to create a document for the purpose
of work or assignments.
❏ For anyone interested in improving their basic computer literacy skills by using
office suit software.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
❏ To create and format a document from scratch.
REQUIREMENTS:
❏ Basic computer literacy skill

10. Basic Spreadsheet Course
2 week short course | Saturdays Mornings | Bridgetown

11. Basic Spreadsheet Course
Learn how to capture data, use cell formatting tools, manipulate the data using
spreadsheet formulas and present it in a visually easy to understand format
using graphs and charts.
DURATION:
2 Days, 6 Hours
WHAT IS COVERED:
The Interface (WPS Spreadsheets) | Cell Basics | Modifying & Formatting Cells
(Incl. rows & columns) | Formulas | Working with Data |Graphs and Charts |
Saving Spreadsheets
WHO IS THIS COURSE DESIGNED FOR:
❏ For anyone who would like to learn the basics of creating and capturing data in
a spreadsheet.
❏ For those who would like to refresh their skills in using spreadsheets.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
❏ Understand the Interface of WPS Spreadsheets
❏ How to add and store data in a spreadsheet.
❏ How to modify cells and perform basic calculations.
REQUIREMENTS:
❏ A passion for wanting to learn how to work in Spreadsheets.
❏ Have basic computer literacy skills

12. Advanced Spreadsheets Course
2 week short course | Saturday mornings | Bridgetown

13. Advanced Spreadsheets Course
Take your skills to the next level from a basic understanding of Introduction to
Spreadsheets and become more confident, efficient and effective when using
spreadsheet applications to modify, analyse and understand data.
DURATION:
2 Days, 6 Hours
WHAT IS COVERED:
Modifying & Formatting Cells | Using Formulas for calculations (incl. *rate, sum,
average) | Processing Data into Graphs and Charts
WHO IS THIS COURSE DESIGNED FOR:
❏ Anyone seeking to strengthen their data management skills.
❏ Anyone who wants to improve and take their basic spreasheet skill to the next
level.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
❏ To create,open and navigate a Google Sheets
❏ How to use the Find & Replace tool.
❏ Process data into meaningful information for well-informed decisions.
REQUIREMENTS:
❏ Have a passion for working in spreadsheets.
❏ Have little to some basic spreadsheets skills.
❏ Have basic computer literacy skills.

14. Basic Presentations Course
2 week short course | Saturday mornings | Bridgetown

15. Basic Presentations Course
This course will enable you to create a slide presentation from start to finish
using various formatting options and multimedia tools.
DURATION:
2 Days, 6 Hours
WHAT IS COVERED:
The Interface (WPS Presentations) | Formatting and Editing slides | Inserting text,
videos, audios, pictures and shapes | Transitions & Animations | Themes |
Slideshow | Presentation Tips
WHO IS THIS COURSE DESIGNED FOR:
❏ Anyone who would like to learn how to create and design a basic presentation.
❏ Have little to no knowldge on basic presentations.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
❏ To create a basic presentation with the purpose of communicating a concept
or report for work or assignments.
REQUIREMENTS:
❏ Have a passion for working with presentation slides.
❏ Have a basic computer literacy skills.

16. Office Management & Technology Course
4 week short course | Saturday mornings | Bridgetown

17. Office Management & Technology Course
Gain skills needed to run and keep the administrative side of a company
organized.
DURATION:
4 Days, 12 Hours
WHAT IS COVERED:
Introduction to Computer Literacy | Business & Electronic Communication |
Communication in a Multi-cultural Society | Online Safety | Email Processing |
Meeting Minutes | Time Management | Information Management
WHO IS THIS COURSE DESIGNED FOR:
❏ For anyone interested in mastering activities needed to run the administrative
side of an organisation.
❏ For anyone who has an interest in developing their managerial, technological
and communication skill.
❏ For anyone who works within an office or would like to work within an office
environment .
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
❏ Understand communication in a diverse cultured company.
❏ To be able to compose, send and reply to a professional email.
❏ To do the basic tasks of an Admin Clerk.
REQUIREMENTS:
A passion for Administration

18. Human Resource Principles Course
3 week short course | Thursday nights | Bridgetown

19. Human Resource Management Course
Learn the knowledge, values and attributes of Human Resource Management
(HR). You will be introduced to basic principles in Human Resource Management
as well as key functions and strategies.
DURATION:
3 Days, 9 Hours
WHAT IS COVERED:
Future of Human Resources | Management vs Leadership | Conflict management
| Team Dynamic | Training and Development | Recruitment Process | Interviews
WHO IS THIS COURSE DESIGNED FOR:
❏ Anyone who wants a deeper interest of the concept of Human Resources
❏ Anyone who works within HR and would like to brush up on their knowledge.
❏ Anyone who has an interest in implementing, training and developing
strategies within a workplace.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
❏ How to set up an environment suitable for work.
❏ Understanding the different types of leaders and what role they play.
REQUIREMENTS:
❏ A passion for HR Management systems.