Business IT Diploma

This diploma is designed to prepare individuals for the demands of today’s fast-paced business environments. Having Microsoft Office knowledge and being able to demonstrate this to an expert level will give individuals the widest range of possible career choices and opportunities in a variety of business settings.

In this diploma you will cover a wide range of skills - from keyboard and touch-typing; to mastery of the most common programs in Microsoft Office; to business communication techniques.

Learning these business IT skills is easy with Pitman Training. Our tried and trusted methods are the best available. You will work at your own pace in our comfortable premises, helped by experienced tutors as required. You choose your own hours and keep the reference materials when the course is over. On completion, you will receive a Pitman Training Diploma that is recognised nationally and internationally by employers.

Core Subjects

Computer Keyboard Skills

• Learn how to touch type accurately, using the correct keyboard technique. This may help to reduce the risk of RSI (repetitive strain injury).

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Keyboard Speed Development

• Develop your typing speed to improve productivity using graded copying exercises and timed dictations. A number of stages are available, taking you up to a speed of 70 wpm.

Effective Business Communication

• Learn how to communicate effectively in business by letter, email, telephone and presentation. This will cover correct use of grammar, punctuation, principles of letter writing and CV writing.

Microsoft Word

• Learn word processing skills to a good business standard. This will enable you to create professional looking documents, produce tables, insert pictures and much more.

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Microsoft Word Expert

• Learn advanced word processing skills including mailmerge, creating graphs, creating and running macros, creating an index, table of contents and more.

Microsoft Excel

• Learn spreadsheet skills to a good business standard. This course will enable you to create a spreadsheet, enter data, formulas and functions; create charts and more.

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Microsoft Excel Expert

• Learn advanced spreadsheet skills, covering areas such as importing and exporting data, creating and using templates, linking workbooks, data management, using analysis tools and pivot tables.

Microsoft Outlook

• Learn how to share, manage and schedule information electronically. Covers the use of email, electronic calendar, scheduling meetings and appointments; creating and assigning tasks and creating address lists.

Microsoft PowerPoint

• Gain competency in creating slide presentations. Areas covered include formatting, inserting tables, pictures, sound and hyperlinks; applying transition and timing effects.

Guideline Learning Time

4 weeks full-time or 120 hours flexi study
(full-time is based on approx 20 hours a week)