Business IT Diploma with Web Design

With the growth of the Internet almost every company now has a web presence. In addition to this, web technologies are used extensively within most organisations for the sharing of information internally.

This means that skills learned on the Web Design strand of the Business IT Diplomas range can be used across a huge range of companies and industries. In this diploma not only will you be prepared for the demands of today’s fast-paced business environments by learning a broad range of Microsoft Office skills, but you will also become skilled in the main web design software program.

Together with these skills and experience this diploma can lead to a successful career as a web support technician leading on to a web designer or other specialist within this environment. In this area of business, skilled people are highly valued and the best jobs are sought after and well paid.

Learning these Business IT and Web Design 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.

Introduction to HTML

• Learn to create a website using the programming language HTML (hypertext mark-up language).

Dreamweaver

• Learn to create a website using the most popular industry standard web design program, inserting text, images, adding backgrounds, creating links and anchors, creating tables and creating frame sets.

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 PowerPoint

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

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Introduction to Photoshop

• Edit and create images for use in print and on the web using this popular application.

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 Access

• Develop database skills from initial design stage. Covers the creation of tables, reports, queries and forms, relationships, wizards and more.

Guideline Learning Time

6 weeks full-time or 180 hours flexi study
(full-time is based on approx 20 hours a week)