Instructor Led Delegates Training Classes

InDesign CS3 for QuarkXPress Users Our aim is to train industry professionals migrating from Quark Xpress to what is fast becoming the industry standard software. Trained by professionals who understand the intricacies and pressures of real-world issues. Learn to access features previously only available in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop without leaving InDesign. Prerequisites Delegates should have good working knowledge of  more...

InDesign CS3 Introduction This course is designed to get new users up and running in the cutting edge page layout and desktop publishing application Adobe InDesign. At the end of the course delegates will feel confident to produce single and multi-page documents in InDesign and will have an understanding of the new and time saving features in this application.  more...

Photoshop CS3 Advanced for Design & Print This course is for those who wish to explore more advanced design features. You will gain experience with more complex techniques using channels, masks, separations and pen paths. Prerequisites Delegates should have sound knowledge of Photoshop or should at least have attended our Photoshop Intermediate course. Who Should Attend Designers, photographers and artworkers  more...

Photoshop CS3 Intermediate This intermediate course is for anyone wanting to gain a much higher level of understanding for the more advance features of Adobe Photoshop. It is an intensive course with hands on experience. A working knowledge of Photoshop is required to attend this course or delegates should have attended our Photoshop Introduction course.  more...

Management and Supervision Skills ...ective management and supervision of staff. It will help delegates to break down their responsibilities into easily achievable stages of development, and to approach their role with confidence. It is particularly recommended for anyone new to the role of management and supervision, for anyone who is considering taking on or applying for a new position that requires the supervision and/or  more...

Assertive Communication for Women ...hat are difficult or stressful. This course will enable delegates to develop specific communication techniques which will be invaluable in a wide range of workplace situations. It will cover the three main categories of behaviour within the assertiveness model: passive, aggressive and assertive and will give the opportunity to develop skills in dealing confidently and professionally with  more...

ISEB Foundation - Software Testing ...delegates to: - Manage, plan and prepare rigorous, formal, visible and repeatable tests - Apply different testing approaches (black box, white box, static and dynamic) to all stages of software development - Prepare test plans, strategy, specifications, procedures and controls to provide a structured approach to testing - Identify what is involved in acceptance testing, system testing,  more...

ITIL Foundation - Service Mgt v3 ...n on the final day of the course. The course will enable delegates to: - Explain the concept of Service Management - Explain the objectives and business value for each phase of the Service Lifecycle - Define key ITIL terminology - Understand how key ITIL processes contribute to the Service Lifecycle - Explain the role, objectives, organisational structures, staffing and metrics of the Service  more...

A+ Technician ...e and software of a computer. The hardware module enables delegates to open and assemble computers. This course are very practical orientated, students receive a toolkit which students will be used to give students the opportunity to do practical. Software module, students will install software and sort out various queries. Prerequisites: Windows 2000 / MS Office Target Students: A+ is  more...

MS Word Advanced ...l enable students to perform on Word more professionally. Delegates will be able to perform most of the functions Word have. Target Students: Students with knowledge on MS Word xp/2003/2007. Prerequisites: Windows xp/2003/2007/ MS Word xp/2003/2007 Basic, MS Word xp/2003/2007 Intermediate Delivery Method: Instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured  more...

After Effects CS3 for Animators ...delegates will have gained knowledge on the new animation features in After Effects CS3 and have practice in forming an animation using keyframes, expressions, keyframe interpolation methods and effects. A working knowledge of the chosen computer operating system (i.e. Mac operating system or Windows on PC), together with good basic knowledge of animation principles and of the application or  more...

AFTER EFFECTS CS3 FOR ANIMATICS On the completion of this course, delegates will have understood and practiced the controls and functions in After Effects to produce Animatics from Storyboards. A good working knowledge of After Effects and animation principles and/or to have attended our After Effects Introduction and After Effects Advanced training courses.  more...

Premiere CS3 Advanced ...Delegates, on completion of the Premiere Advanced Course, will understand and be able to use the Advanced tools and features in Premiere CS3. Delegates will also have an overview of the new layout features and advancements in Premiere including the interpolation of other adobe products such as After Effects, Photoshop Extended, Encore, Soundbooth, audition and Illustrator. A working knowledge  more...

Premiere CS3 Introduction Delegates, on completing this Introduction course will be able to use the basic and most used tools in Premiere to capture, Import, edit, apply effects, mix audio, and output to a number of formats for Video, the Web and interactive media such as DVD and Flash. The Delegate will also gain knowledge of video standards, Compression and Editing Techniques.  more...

After Effects CS3 Advanced Upon completion of this Advanced course, Delegates will have seen and understood the new functions in After Effects CS3. They will also gain knowledge of Expressions, Motion Tracking and Particle Playground. Delegates require knowledge of After Effects or to have attended the After Effects Introduction course at Harlequin.  more...

Remote People Management Any manager will agree that people management has its own challenges but in today's fast-moving business environment, work has become more remote and more flexible, with people often working from a number of different sites. This presents a new set of challenges, with organisations requiring improved management processes and managers needing to develop new competencies and strategies. Managing  more...

Training for Trainers ...e worthwhile and cost-effective. This course will enable delegates to prepare and deliver effective objective based sessions. As well as dealing with the new trainers' initial concerns, it will cover a range of learning methods and training tools, and will provide practical checklists for use back in the workplace. It will also give delegates the chance to put their learning into practice, and  more...

Negotiation Skills ...hips will break down over time. This course will enable delegates to become effective negotiators, both externally with other organisations, customers and suppliers, and internally, within day-to-day routine discussions with colleagues. It is particularly recommended for anyone required to negotiate deals, terms or contracts on behalf of their company, or for anyone required to provide a  more...

Minute Taking ...serves as an official record. This course will instruct delegates in a range of skills and techniques to enable them to take, to write up and to present minutes more effectively and confidently. No prior experience is necessary - we will give you the opportunity to practice your new skills, and we'll show you how to take the pain out of minute taking It is particularly recommended for  more...

Managing your Manager ...eate a positive working dynamic. This course will enable delegates to consider their own responsibilities towards their manager, and to discover how they can play an effective part in ensuring a working relationship that is rewarding for themselves, their manager, their team and the organisation as a whole. It is particularly recommended for anyone who has a manager... whether you are  more...

Managing Under Pressure ...teams remain healthy and motivated. This course provides delegates with the practical support to maximise efficiency and productivity. It also shows delegates how to minimise stress for themselves and others, by managing their own and/or their team's time effectively by introducing powerful and flexible tools for use by both individuals and teams. It is particularly recommended for anyone who  more...

Managing Poor Performance ...tly and professionally with poor performers. It will show delegates how to use appropriate formal and informal processes of support, training & development, meetings and reviews to enable performance to get back on track, and to avoid escalating problems for everyone involved. It is particularly recommended for new or aspiring managers, or those who would like to improve their confidence and  more...

Introduction to Team Leadership and Management ...ons and deliver results faster. This course will provide delegates with a better understanding of team dynamics, and the essentials of leading and managing a team. It will focus on the needs of the individuals within the team, and on the process of team development. Most importantly, it will identify the roles and responsibilities of the team leader/manager in keeping the team on track, and  more...

Emotional Intelligence at Work ...ons with customers and suppliers. This course will equip delegates with the skills and knowledge for the practical application of Emotional Intelligence in the workplace, including: Self-awareness, Self-management, Motivation, Empathy and Social Competence. It will help delegates to understand themselves and others better, and will give an insight into how to build productive and professional  more...

Effective Meetings ...given to poorly managed meetings. This course will equip delegates with the skills and techniques needed to plan, lead and participate in meetings of any kind, including impromptu, on-the-spot discussions between colleagues, to formal presentations and meetings with external suppliers or customers. It is particularly recommended for anyone who regularly attends meetings as part of their  more...

SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMISATION Many organisations have well-designed and functional sites, but they do not always generate the revenue expected. This course will show you methods of potentially earning more revenue from your website, while providing visitors with a more rewarding online experience. Delegates will become more confident with internet marketing techniques and terminology.  more...

Photoshop CS2 Advanced This course is for those who wish to explore more advanced design features. You will gain experience with more complex techniques using channels, masks, separations and pen paths. Prerequisites: Delegates should have sound knowledge of Photoshop or should at least have attended our Photoshop Intermediate course. Who Should Attend: Designers, photographers and artworkers  more...

InDesign CS2 for QuarkXPress Users This course is designed to make the transition to Adobe InDesign effortless and effective without the loss in productivity. With this aim in mind, course content focuses on the similarities between the two applications, and also highlights additional Prerequisites: Delegates should have good working knowledge of QuarkXPress. Who Should Attend: Designers, production staff or print professionals  more...

InDesign CS2 Introduction This course is designed to familiarise users with the page layout and design features of InDesign. At the end of the course delegates will feel confident to produce single and multi-page documents.  more...

Photoshop CS2 Introduction Adobe Photoshop is the industry standard image manipulation tool. This course, aimed at those who have never used the application, will introduce the essential tools and techniques through hands-on exercises and theory. Delegates will gain an understanding of Photoshop to use it with confidence.  more...

ISCA Safety Coach Training This 2-day, interactive workshop trains operatives within the organisation how to present training workshops, with presenter and delivery techniques, communication methods and much more. Delegates are shown how to use resources such as DVD's to reinforce the messages. Includes the use of manuals, work booklets, reflective journals and campaign models to support inductions and effective cultural  more...

Adobe Premiere ...of the primary functions of Premiere. It is intensive and delegates are encouraged to be creative. PREREQUISITES Knowledge of the windows interface would be required. No experience of Adobe Premiere is necessary. BENEFITS On completing the course delegates will be able to develop their skills from a solid foundation of basic knowledge. The training sessions will be project-based working  more...

Adobe Illustrator ... Introduction to Adobe Illustrator is designed to provide delegates with the basics of creating and editing vector graphics in Adobe Illustrator PREREQUISITES Knowledge of the windows interface would be required. No experience of Adobe Illustrator is necessary. BENEFITS Delegates will learn when to use vector graphics rather than bit-mapped, how to use the comprehensive selection of  more...

Adobe After Effects ...to the next level of creativity. This course introduces delegates to the basic concepts of working with After Effects. It aims to give delegates the confidence to begin using the application in a professional environment to produce smooth animation and sophisticated special effects. PREREQUISITES Knowledge of the windows interface would be required. No experience of Adobe After-Effects is  more...

Introduction to MS Project ...vailable in Microsoft Project. WORK ON YOUR OWN PLANS Delegates that have their own Project plans already started are encouraged to bring their own plans into the course to review as part of the tutorial. LOCATIONS Courses can be delivered at our offices in Belfast city centre (opposite the Europa Hotel) or in your own workplace (where we can provide 8 laptops, projector & flipcharts).  more...

Advanced MS Access ... primarily instructive with some time used as a tutorial; delegates will have the opportunity to work through an exercise provided by the tutor or work on their own database. To illustrate possible development methods, a complex existing database will be presented at the outset this will make use of: - macros - interrogating data using custom dialogue boxes - action queries - use of  more...

Advanced Powerpoint ...rlinks to internal slides/ websites/ external files, etc Delegates that have their on presentations they want to work on are encouraged to bring then to the course to work on as part of the tutorial. LOCATIONS Courses can be delivered at our offices in Belfast city centre (opposite the Europa Hotel) or in your own workplace (where we can provide 8 laptops, projector & flipcharts). If you  more...

Introduction to MS Powerpoint ... - Learn how PowerPoint is used in a live presentation. Delegates that have their on presentations they want to work on are encouraged to bring then to the course to work on as part of the tutorial. LOCATIONS Courses can be delivered at our offices in Belfast city centre (opposite the Europa Hotel) or in your own workplace (where we can provide 8 laptops, projector & flipcharts).  more...

Introduction To Adobe Photoshop ...o experience of Adobe Photoshop is necessary. BENEFITS Delegates will learn how to use this professional photo editing tool to: blend photos, add images together, create transparent images and layers, make web savvy images, remove or add parts of images easily. COURSE CONTENT Exploring The Photoshop Environment - Touring Photoshop - Creating And Saving Files - Using The Viewing Tools  more...

Adobe Photoshop Advanced ...r our Introduction to Adobe Photoshop course BENEFITS Delegates will learn how to create special effects with Photoshop, work with ImageReady, optimize images for the web and create rollovers and animated gifs for the web. COURSE CONTENT Creating Special Effects in Photoshop - Automating a multi-step task - Setting up a four-image montage - Hand-colouring selections on a layer -  more...

Introduction To QuarkXpress ...o experience of Adobe Photoshop is necessary. BENEFITS Delegates will learn how to create these competently and effectively. COURSE CONTENT Quark Extensions - Extensions - Document Files - Template Files - Libraries Application Preferences - Using Application Preferences - Using The Application Preferences Dialog Box - Using The Display Preferences Document Preferences - Using The  more...

Advanced QuarkXpress ...onal environment. PREREQUISITES Good Mac or PC skills. Delegates should have attended our Introduction to QuarkXPress course or have a good working knowledge of QuarkXpress. BENEFITS You will look at items covered in the introductory course in more detail and explore the use of the Bezier and list functions. Text & Typography - Setting a baseline grid - Locking text to a grid -  more...

Sage Payroll ...stem. The course is 100% hands-on, with exercises to help delegates practice the new skills they learn. Preparing to Start The Basics Backing Up & Restoring Data Payroll Basics Company Settings Government Legislation Pay Elements Adding New Employees Employee Records Applying Rates of Pay Entering Year-To-Date Values The Processing Date Entering Payments  more...

ITIL Foundation v.3 (3 days) This course provides IT Managers and Practitioners with a practical understanding of the key concepts, principles, processes and functions that enables successful IT Service Management provision. It also prepares delegates for the ITIL Foundation Certificate Examination. The course is based on the ITIL best practice service lifecycle approach.  more...

Learning to Program in Visual C 2005 Learn to use Visual Studio 2005 to explore the Visual C# 2005 language. Learn about data types, variables, and operators, along with all the important flow control structures. The course moves on to working with data structures, such as arrays and collection classes, before finishing up with discussions of generics, handling exceptions and working with delegates and events . Audience:Technology  more...