COURSE RESOURCES

Improve your computer skills

The Learning Skills Centre offers a range of information and computer skill workshops. These are online sessions and free to Holmesglen students.

Online Mini Workshops

You can join live from anywhere and ask questions along the way. These sessions are free for all Holmesglen students and cover topics such as Microsoft Word, Excel, OneNote, and other digital tools.

1. Microsoft Excel Part 3_ Calculations and shortcuts

This 30-minute workshop will teach you the basic numerical functions used in Microsoft Excel such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. You will also become familiar with some more advanced functions such as subtotal, maximum, and minimum, D-SUM and VLOOKUP. Students will also learn useful shortcuts.

Session Date

Session Time

Wednesday

08 October 2025

4.00 – 4.30 pm

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2. Microsoft PowerPoint _ Slide layouts for effective presentations Part 1

Do you need to use PowerPoint slides for class presentations? In part one of three workshops, you will learn about Microsoft PowerPoint tabs, ribbons and groups, the slide navigation pane, how to add headings and subheadings and insert tables, text boxes, pictures, headers, and footers. Develop your skills in 30 minutes to make your slides easy to read and engaging.

For session days/times, please check below:

Session Date

Session Time

Wednesday

15 October 2025

4.00 – 4.30 pm

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3. Microsoft PowerPoint: Slide layouts for effective presentations Part 2

Do you need to use PowerPoint slides for class presentations? In part two of three workshops, you will learn Microsoft PowerPoint font, alignment, number, and table formatting. You will also learn about ‘moving’ background design. Develop your skills in 30 minutes to make your slides easy to read and engaging.

For session days/times, please check below:

Session Date

Session Time

Wednesday

22 October 2025

4.00 – 4.30 pm

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4. Microsoft PowerPoint: Slide layouts for effective presentations Part 3

Do you need to use PowerPoint slides for class presentations? In the final part of these Microsoft PowerPoint workshops, you will learn how to set up animations, use transitions, and develop shortcuts. Develop your skills in 30 minutes to make your slides easy to read and engaging.

For session days/times, please check below:

Session Date

Session Time

Wednesday

29 October 2025

4.00 – 4.30 pm

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5. Organise your personal computer (PC)

Do you find it hard to locate documents on your computer? Worried that you might lose your work? Come along to this 30-minute workshop and learn how to organise files, install/uninstall software, and back up your files using a USB, hard drive, or the cloud.

For session days/times, please check below:

Session Date

Session Time

Wednesday

12 November 2025

4.00 – 4.30 pm

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6. Microsoft Outlook_ Calendar and appointments

Need to manage your time better? Holmesglen students have access to Outlook Calendar, so why not use it to organise your study. In this 30-minute workshop, you will learn how to put daily tasks into the calendar, create categories, and schedule meetings. You will never miss any study deadlines!

For session days/times, please check below:

Session Date

Session Time

Wednesday

19 November 2025

4.00 – 4.30 pm

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7. Improve your computer safety awareness

With the huge amount of information you search and use online every day, it is important to keep your work and identity safe. In this 30-minute workshop, you will learn connectivity options such as Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi, and personal hotspots, along with online safety awareness and understanding your own digital footprint.

For session days/times, please check below:

Session Date

Session Time

Wednesday

26 November 2025

4.00 – 4.30 pm

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Cannot attend the online mini workshops? Contact the Learning Skills Centre for personalised support:

E: learningskills@holmesglen.edu.au

T: 03 9564 1880