BUSINESS & COMPUTERS

Financial Literacy:
​What you need to Know!
Mon 6-8pm, starts 10 Sept, 3 weeks $30
Improve your personal financial knowledge
with the help of our tutor, Anne Patrick. This
course will cover a range of topics and help
you towards a better understanding of money
management. 800% interest? Yes, possible
and not illegal! Free credit, yeah right! True.
What are the different types of bank accounts
available? Short term borrowing (just to get to
pay day) and long term borrowing (mortgage/
loan on a house or car). Internet banking.
Compare debit cards, credit cards and store
credit. What is your credit rating? Should you
care? Insolvent versus declaring bankruptcy.
Join this course today and become better informed about money matters. Disclaimer: Our
tutor is not a registered financial advisor so no
personal advice will be given.
Course ID: C55
Tutor: Anne Patrick
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Basic Accounting

Mondays 6-8pm, starts 13 Aug, 4 weeks $85
To succeed in business it is essential you know the basics of accounting. Learn basic accounting concepts so you can read and comprehend financial accounts. Understand the importance of a balance sheet – a critical step if you are looking at buying a business and/or seeking a loan. What records should you be keeping for your end of your returns? What questions should you be asking your accountant? Gain useful practical knowledge of accounting principles and methods. No previous knowledge of accounting is required and all concepts will be introduced in a simple, easy to understand manner.​
Course ID: C50
Tutor: Anne Patrick
  

Create Your Own Website

Tues 6-8.30pm, starts 28 Aug 5 weeks $120
Explore the easy ways to create your own website whether it is for family and friends, for a special occasion, to share your interests with the world, or to publicise your business. Make a professional quality website that will work on computers, tablets, and phones. Discover online resources that can help you create great imagery and compelling content. Learn website jargon and the basics behind establishing a successful website. Bring along your own images and text or explore website creation with our samples. Topics include: SEO, hyperlinks, domains, copyright, metadata, navigation, and hosting. Basic computer skills essential. 
Course ID: C160
Tutor: Shelley Chappory

Become a Blogger
Sat 18 August 9am-3.30pm 1 day $60
Explore how to set up a professional looking
blog, fill it with quality content, spread your
posts via social media, and grow your online
community. Follow practical hints and tips,
make your Blog for fun, for family and friends,
to share with the world, or to aid the marketing
of your business. This workshop will cover the
basic fundamentals of creating a successful
blog: platforms and design, content strategy,
creating quality and engaging content, how to
find and make good pictures, creating a call to
action, content scheduling, SEO, and marketing
your blog. Get the help you need to start
your successful blog and become a Blogger!
Course ID: C70 
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Excel

​Wed 6-8pm, starts 22 Aug, 3 weeks $75 ​
Are you new to Excel? Learn how to create a spreadsheet:  input data, use formulas, add and delete columns and rows, keep columns in sight as you scroll, make and sort lists, create charts and graphs, prepare a spreadsheet for printing. No previous knowledge of spreadsheets will be assumed.
Course ID: C103
Tutor: Jo Martin ​
​

Create your own Digital Images
Sat 22 Sept 9am-3pm 1 day $55
Explore making images for your website, social media, prints, and art. Make professional quality banners and images for your website. Quickly and easily create banners, memes, and adjust photos for all your social media pages. Discover online resources that can help you create great imagery. This workshop is designed for beginners wishing to explore digital imagery techniques at a pace that suits them, with some gentle guidance and practical tips, in a relaxed environment. Bring along your own images and questions or use our sample images. Topics include: fixing images, adjusting images, creating images, combining text with images, Adobe Photoshop & image formats.
 
Course ID: C135
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Tips for Internet and Computer Use
Sat 8 Sept 9am-12.30pm 1 morning $40
This course is designed for beginners wishing to learn basic computer tips and tricks. Build your confidence, learn how to manage and back up your files and images. Discover free online software to create new files and edit old files. Safely share your files on social media, websites and to devices. Learn how to transfer and save pictures from your camera or phone. Discover easy techniques to use the Internet and create a handy online email account. No previous experience required. Join Shelley and get the help you need.
Course ID: C132 
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Make your own eBooks
Thurs 6-8pm, 6 Sept 4 weeks $90
Explore how to make your own eBooks
whether it is for family and friends, for a special occasion, to share your interests with the world, or to publicise your business. Make a professional quality eBook that will work on computers, tablets, and phones. Sell your eBook all over the world, send it as a gift to family and friends, or offer it as a freebie on your website. Bring along your own images and text or use our sample projects. This class is designed for beginners wishing to explore eBook techniques at a pace that suits them, with some gentle guidance and practical tips, in a relaxed environment. Topics include: eBooks for eReaders, PDFs, copyright, Amazon eBooks, and interactive photobooks. 
Course ID: C130 
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Effective Communication 

Sat 25 August, 9am-4pm, 1 day $75
Having trouble getting people to do what you want? Tired of being a victim? Learn how to form lasting, meaningful foundations for effective conversations. Communicating can become easy and efficient with surprisingly effective results whether you are communicating with your boss, colleagues or family. Enjoy a lighthearted class, discover new techniques and change the way you communicate. Put your best foot forward wherever you go! 
Course ID: C65
​Tutor:  Michelle Sime
phone: 09-435-0889  |  location: Wilkinson Ave, Kamo, Whangarei  |  email: cew@kamohigh.school.nz
 
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