Apple Mac - Digital Skills & Confidence - Stage 2

Course intent

This course aims to strengthen participants' existing foundation knowledge of Apple Mac and elevate their skills to an intermediate level. By delving into a diverse array of robust applications and features, participants will unlock the full potential of their Mac devices. The course covers various topics such as multimedia apps, organisation tools, document creation and formatting, spreadsheet management, and efficient file handling. Throughout the course, participants will gain comprehensive insights and practical experience to enhance their proficiency with Apple Mac.

All content is aligned with the national standards for essential digital skills.

• Using digital devices and handling information
• Creating and editing
• Communicating
• Transacting
• Being safe and responsible online

How to Apply

There are three ways to apply on this course. You can:

• complete the form on our website;
• call us on 0300 200 1044, 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday; or
• visit one of our centres.

We'll evaluate your skills and provide a course offer, which you must accept to secure your place.

What will we cover?

• Use various apps, such as Podcasts, Maps, and Music.

• Browse and effectively navigate the iTunes Store to download music, apps, books, and other digital content.
• Create slideshows and other projects using the Photos app.
• Organise email effectively by using smart mailboxes and other advanced features of the Mail app.
• Set up notifications, use Notes for organisation, and synchronise data across Apple devices.
• Improve confidence in file management and location using advanced features of Finder.
• Explore additional Mac features, including split screen functionality and multiple desktops.
• Create and format documents using applications such as Pages.
• Create and format spreadsheets using applications such as Numbers.
• Edit and customise spreadsheet layouts.
• Add objects such as photos, shapes, and charts into documents and worksheets.
• Use templates to populate data or text.
• Print, save, and share documents and spreadsheets in various formats to suit different needs.

For courses of more than one session, you will find you make the most progress if you attend every taught lesson and complete any self-directed study opportunities provided.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This course is designed for individuals who already possess basic knowledge of Apple Mac and are seeking to further develop their skills. It is suitable for those who want to expand their understanding of the Mac ecosystem and take their proficiency to an intermediate level. Whether you are a student, professional, or simply an enthusiastic Mac user, this course provides valuable insights and practical knowledge to help you leverage the full potential of your Apple Mac device.

You should have a basic knowledge of Apple Mac and good proficiency in using their Mac devices.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

Please bring with you a notebook and pen

What can I do when I finish the course?

You may like to progress onto another Surrey Adult learning course, such as:

• Apple Mac Digital Skills & Confidence - Stage 3
• Our Adobe courses.

Or your tutor can direct you to ‘Next steps’ section, on our web site, if you wish to do something else

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by promoting fairness and respect at all times

How to enrol

You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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