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SUMMARY:Workshop: Website Development
DESCRIPTION:Course Objective:\nTo equip learners with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to design\, build\, deploy\, and maintain modern\, responsive\, secure\, and accessible websites using standard web technologies and content management systems. \nTarget Audience:\nAspiring web developers\, career changers\, designers looking to add development skills\, entrepreneurs\, and marketing professionals. \nOutline\nModule 1: Web Technologies and Tools\n\nHow the Web Works: Clients\, servers\, HTTP/HTTPS protocols\, and DNS.\nDevelopment Environments: Setting up a local development server (e.g.\, XAMPP\, WAMP) and using code editors (e.g.\, VS Code).\nVersion Control with Git: Repository basics\, committing changes\, and branching for project management.\nBrowser Developer Tools: Using inspector tools for debugging HTML\, CSS\, and JavaScript.\nWeb Standards and Accessibility: Introduction to W3C standards and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).\n\nModule 2: HTML\, CSS\, and JavaScript Programming\n\nHTML5: Semantic HTML\, forms\, multimedia elements (audio\, video)\, and embedding content.\nCSS3: Styling\, the box model\, advanced selectors\, and modern layout techniques including Flexbox and CSS Grid.\nJavaScript Fundamentals: Variables\, data types\, functions\, control flow\, and DOM manipulation.\nInteractive Web Pages: Handling events\, validating forms\, and dynamically updating content without page reloads.\nIntroduction to APIs: Fetching and displaying data from third-party RESTful APIs.\n\nModule 3: Responsive Design and Mobile-first Approaches\n\nMobile-First Philosophy: Strategy and benefits of designing for mobile devices first.\nMedia Queries: Using breakpoints to adapt layouts for different screen sizes.\nResponsive Images: Using modern HTML tags (srcset\, sizes) and CSS techniques to serve optimized images.\nFluid Layouts: Using relative units (%\, em\, rem\, vw\, vh) for flexible component sizing.\nCross-Browser Compatibility: Ensuring websites function correctly on different browsers and devices.\n\nModule 4: Content Management Systems (CMS)\n\nIntroduction to CMS: Understanding the benefits of using a CMS like WordPress.\nWordPress Installation & Configuration: Manual installation and using hosting control panels.\nTheme Development: Converting HTML/CSS templates into custom WordPress themes; understanding the template hierarchy.\nPlugin Integration: Sourcing\, evaluating\, and customizing plugins to extend functionality.\nContent Management: Creating and managing posts\, pages\, and custom post types for clients.\n\nModule 5: Website Optimization and Security\n\nPerformance Optimization: Techniques for minification\, lazy loading\, and reducing HTTP requests to improve page load times.\nSearch Engine Optimization (SEO): On-page SEO techniques\, including meta tags\, semantic structure\, and sitemaps.\nWebsite Security: Common vulnerabilities (e.g.\, SQL injection\, XSS)\, implementing HTTPS\, and best practices for securing a WordPress site.\nWeb Hosting & Deployment: transferring files via FTP/SFTP\, managing databases\, and deploying a site from a local environment to a live server.\nAnalytics: Integrating tools like Google Analytics to track website traffic and user behavior.
URL:https://excelbi.co.za/event/workshop-website-development/2027-01-04/
LOCATION:Excel BI\, 484 Hilda Street\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Information Technology
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SUMMARY:Microsoft Word Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Word Essentials\nCourse Overview:\nThis course introduces learners to the fundamental tools and features of Microsoft Word. Participants will gain confidence in creating\, formatting\, and managing documents for personal\, academic\, or professional use. The training covers the Word interface\, text and paragraph formatting\, working with lists\, inserting images and shapes\, and setting up basic page layouts for printing. \nBy the end of the course\, learners will be able to: \n\nNavigate the Word interface and use the Ribbon effectively.\nCreate\, save\, and manage documents.\nApply essential text and paragraph formatting for readability.\nOrganize information using lists and bullets.\nEnhance documents with images\, shapes\, and text boxes.\nAdjust page settings and prepare documents for printing.\n\nThis essentials course is ideal for beginners or those looking to refresh their Word skills. \nOutline\nModule 1: Introduction to Microsoft Word \n\nOverview of Microsoft Word and its uses\nNavigating the Word interface\nUnderstanding the Ribbon\, Tabs\, and Groups\nCustomizing the Quick Access Toolbar\n\nModule 2: Creating and Managing Documents \n\nStarting a new document\nOpening existing documents\nSaving documents (Save vs. Save As\, file formats)\nClosing and exiting Word\n\nModule 3: Basic Text Formatting \n\nEntering and editing text\nUsing font styles (bold\, italic\, underline)\nChanging font type\, size\, and color\nCopying and pasting text efficiently\nUsing the Format Painter\n\nModule 4: Paragraph Formatting \n\nAligning text (left\, right\, center\, justify)\nAdjusting line and paragraph spacing\nIndentation and tabs\nApplying borders and shading\n\nModule 5: Lists and Bullets \n\nCreating bulleted lists\nCreating numbered lists\nCustomizing bullets and numbering\nMultilevel lists\n\nModule 6: Working with Visual Elements \n\nInserting images from file and online sources\nResizing\, moving\, and cropping images\nApplying picture styles and effects\nInserting and formatting shapes\nUsing text boxes\n\nModule 7: Page Layout and Printing \n\nSetting page margins\, orientation\, and paper size\nAdding headers and footers\nPage numbering\nUsing Page Breaks and Section Breaks\nPrint Preview and printing options
URL:https://excelbi.co.za/event/microsoft-word-essentials/2027-01-05/
LOCATION:Excel BI\, 484 Hilda Street\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:MS Office
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SUMMARY:Microsoft PowerPoint Introduction
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis beginner-friendly course is designed to take you from knowing nothing about PowerPoint to being able to create\, design\, and deliver professional-looking presentations. You will learn the core functionalities of the software\, from adding text and images to applying simple animations and delivering your presentation with confidence. No prior experience is necessary. \nTarget Audience \nStudents\, office workers\, entrepreneurs\, teachers\, and anyone who needs to create effective visual presentations. \nUpon completion\, students will be able to: \n\nConfidently navigate the PowerPoint interface and use key tabs.\nCreate a new presentation\, add various slide types\, and manage slide order.\nFormat text\, shapes\, and images for visual impact and consistency.\nInsert and manipulate pictures\, icons\, videos\, and other media.\nApply and customize slide transitions and object animations.\nUtilize speaker tools and practice techniques to deliver a polished presentation.\n\nOutline\nModule 1: Navigating the PowerPoint Environment \n\nGet comfortable with the PowerPoint workspace and understand its main components.\n\nWelcome & Overview: What is PowerPoint? Understanding the Ribbon\, Quick Access Toolbar\, and Status Bar.\nViews and Zoom: Using Normal\, Slide Sorter\, Reading\, and Slide Show views effectively.\nWorking with Files: Creating a new blank presentation\, using templates\, opening\, saving (“Save” vs. “Save As”)\, and exporting to PDF.\n\n\n\nModule 2: Creating and Managing Slides \n\nBuild the structural foundation of your presentation.\n\nAdding Slides: Inserting new slides and choosing the right slide layout (Title\, Title and Content\, Section Header\, etc.).\nManaging Content Placeholders: Adding text and content into predefined boxes.\nSlide Management: Organizing slides using Slide Sorter view\, duplicating\, moving\, and deleting slides.\n\n\n\nModule 3: Basic Text and Shape Formatting \n\nMake your content visually clear and engaging.\n\nWorking with Text: Adding & formatting text (Font\, Size\, Color)\, using bullet points and numbered lists\, and working with text boxes (vs. placeholders).\nIntroduction to Shapes: Inserting shapes\, applying styles and fills\, adding text to shapes\, and adjusting size and rotation.\nAlignment and Ordering: Using alignment guides\, distributing objects evenly\, and managing object layers (Bring Forward/Send Backward).\n\n\n\nModule 4: Inserting Images and Multimedia \n\nEnhance your presentation with visual and audio elements.\n\nWorking with Images: Inserting pictures from your device and online sources\, using the Picture Format tab to crop\, apply corrections\, artistic effects\, and remove backgrounds.\nIcons & Illustrations: Using PowerPoint’s built-in library of icons\, 3D models\, and scalable vector graphics.\nAdding Video & Audio: Inserting video and audio files\, formatting video playback\, and adjusting audio settings.\n\n\n\nModule 5: Applying Basic Transitions and Animations \n\nAdd subtle movement to guide your audience’s attention.\n\nSlide Transitions: Applying transitions between slides\, effect options\, and timing (duration\, advance on click vs. after time).\nObject Animations: Applying Entrance\, Emphasis\, and Exit animations to text and objects.\nAnimation Pane: Using the Animation Pane to modify effect options\, change the order of animations\, and set timing (start: on click\, with previous\, after previous).\n\n\n\nModule 6: Presentation Tips and Techniques (The Final Rehearsal) \n\nPrepare to deliver your presentation confidently and professionally.\n\nReview and Proofing: Using the Spelling & Thesaurus tool\, adding and reviewing speaker notes.\nPresenter View: Configuring and using Presenter View to see notes\, jump to slides\, and use the pen/highlighter tool during a presentation.\nRehearsal & Delivery: Setting up slide show options (monitor settings)\, rehearsing timings\, and practicing key presentation skills (pace\, tone\, body language).\nSharing Your Work: Tips for presenting online (via Teams/Zoom) and packaging your presentation for email.
URL:https://excelbi.co.za/event/microsoft-powerpoint-introduction/2027-01-05/
LOCATION:Excel BI\, 484 Hilda Street\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:MS Office
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