Past Events
Photoshop Elements 10
18 December 2011:
Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 is an amazingly powerful image editing application with some fantastic easy to use features. All the Fun of Photoshop at a Fraction of the Price!
Balance Your Budget the Easy Way
18 December 2011:
Whether it’s a wedding, a home or office refurb, the monthly shopping or the purchase of a new item such as a car or computer, keeping within your budget is essential to the success of “the project”. Spreadsheet expert Mike Thomas will show you how to balance your budget and keep everything on track.
Adobe Dreamweaver CS5
21 August 2010:
Dreamweaver CS5 is the latest iteration of Adobe’s flagship web design tool. Our demonstration is focusing on the new features added to this version aimed at making web site development faster.
Going Technical – Microsoft Certifications
16 May 2010:
A practical guide to the many certification programmes offered by Microsoft.
Broadband and ISP's
16 May 2010:
Looking for an ISP and Broadband provider can be quite a chore tonight we provide some practical advice from painfully gained experience to help you in your choice of ISP.
Visual Basic for Applications in Access
16 May 2010:
Valerie will be demonstrating several practical implementations of VBA in Access.
Digital Imaging
16 May 2010:
So you’ve got your digital camera and probably taken a few (hundred!) photos. What next? Using both Photoshop and PaintShop Pro Elaine will be covering several important topics in the digital imaging arena.
Flash: More than Skip Intro?
16 May 2010:
Ask most people about Flash and the first thing that comes to mind is the pervasive web site welcome animations accompanied by the ubiquitous Skip Intro option.
Search Engine Optimisation and FTP
16 May 2010:
FTP is used to upload your website to a web server. But there’s more to it than that.
Open Evening – 2003
16 May 2010:
Annual regional open evening. A chance to meet the IITT Chief Executive Colin Steed.
VBA – Visual Basic for Applications
16 May 2010:
VBA, the programming language created by Microsoft, can be used to perform many tasks in MS Office, including editing macros, automating processes and adding custom functionality to the software.
Practical Bid Solutions (Online)
16 May 2010:
Alan repeats his talk from January providing an insight into the tendering process.
Essential Utilities for Trainers
16 May 2010:
The presentation tonight will focus on several utility applications which are particularly useful for trainers and the jobs they do.
A Night at the Opera
16 May 2010:
With Opera you’ll have a much better web browsing experience – and be more productive too so join us tonight and get the low down on the world’s fastest browser.
Visio 2002
16 May 2010:
A journey to discover the features that make a difference when you create drawings and diagrams in Visio.
Flash: More than Skip Intro? (Online)
16 May 2010:
There is much more to Macromedia Flash than the ubiquitous Skip Intro – come along and discover a whole range of features!
What's Inside the Box?
16 May 2010:
Ever wondered what’s inside the box? Tonight will be a demonstration of the inside workings of a computer.
The Benefits of Networking Computers
16 May 2010:
The business benefits of creating a computer network are immense. This event will look at both the why and how of creating a computing network.
Macros and VBA in Access
16 May 2010:
Macros are very useful for automating simple tasks, such as carrying out an action when the user clicks a command button. You don’t need to know how to program to use macros.
Macromedia Studio MX
16 May 2010:
The presentation will concentrate on how to integrate the elements of the MX Studio to generate web sites both quickly and simply.
Microsoft Project
16 May 2010:
At this meeting, as well as having the chance to network online with fellow trainers from your own area, we will also be having a demonstration of Microsoft Project.
Active Web Content
16 May 2010:
The presentation will give you an appreciation of ASP and show some of the ways that it can be easily integrated into a website.
Digital Imaging: Enhance Your Images
16 May 2010:
So you’ve got your digital camera and probably taken a few (hundred!) photos or you’ve scanned some of your old photos. Tonight Elaine shows you the next step.
Wireless Networking
16 May 2010:
Come along and find out more about this fascinating new technology.
Microsoft Office System 2003
16 May 2010:
An introduction to all the new features of the latest version of the Microsoft Office Suite.
AutoCAD
16 May 2010:
Ashley will be demonstrating the power of AutoCAD for beginners and experts alike to get up to speed.
ASAP Utilities
16 May 2010:
ASAP Utilities contains over 300 useful and powerful utilities to fill the gaps in Excel, and automate frequently used tasks.
Use of CBT and E-Learning
16 May 2010:
Tim Lane (author of ‘Learning To Succeed’ and Managing Director of AbilityCounts) will be talking about the effective implementation of E-Learning within a corporate environment and why trainers need to embrace this technology and treat it as their ally NOT their enemy.
Avoiding the Top 10 Acrobat Pitfalls
16 May 2010:
Elaine will be covering the ten most common creation mistakes in creating PDF files which leave users frustrated and disillusioned with your document.
Microsoft Office System 2003 (Online)
16 May 2010:
Elaine Giles will be repeating her excellent presentation that she gave at our October meeting. She will give an introduction to the new features of the latest version of the Microsoft Office Suite.
Creating Streaming Flash Video
16 May 2010:
Using Macromedia Flash and a few clever tricks learn how to take any video file from AVI’s to material from domestic video tape and stream it on your website or distribute it on a self playing CD or DVD.
Virtual Environments
16 May 2010:
The field of virtual environments (VEs) has grown rapidly in recent years and encompasses many areas of computer graphics, geometric modelling, simulation and human-computer interaction.
Cost Effective Ways to Defeat Spam
16 May 2010:
At a rapid-pace, in less than 60 minutes, attendees will not just realise how and why they became a victim of Spam but importantly they will be told how they can personally prevent Spam, and the malicious payload it often carries, even reaching their PC.
Powerful Report Management with Excel
16 May 2010:
A demonstration of the Excel Report Manager add-in, learn how to create, save and print custom-built reports from different worksheets in your workbook.
Open Evening – 2004
16 May 2010:
Come along and meet the Chief Executive of the Institute of IT Training.
More to life than Internet Explorer
16 May 2010:
Believe it or not there is life beyond Internet Explorer and the NWIITT June meeting will be taking you there!
Access VBA – the Whys, Hows and Benefits
16 May 2010:
The aim of the presentation is, through practical examples and discussion, to give you an understanding and overview of VBA in Access.
Creating and Managing Fonts
16 May 2010:
Elaine will delve into the techniques that allow you to manage your fonts. She will also cover how to create and edit fonts.
Don't just tell them..show them with Camtasia
16 May 2010:
Camtasia Studio 2.0 is where screen recordings meet interactive multimedia. Record, Enhance and Publish, with these 3 steps the power of Camtasia Studio is unlimited.
Financial Modelling Using Excel
16 May 2010:
Being able to use the features of Excel is one thing but applying them in day-to-day working life can be quite another. In her presentation Emma will discuss the practical use of Excel techniques for budgeting and financial management.
Creative Christmas with Publisher
16 May 2010:
Learn how to create your own Christmas card, gift tags and more.
Google Wave
2 May 2010:
Wave promises to revolutionize the way people work together, offering real time content sharing, communication and collaboration. If you’re anything like us once you’ve tried it you’ll never want to work without it.
Creating a Training Manual – Part 2
2 May 2010:
You’ve created a training manual and you thought the hard work was over. Following on from Creating a Training Manual Part 1, tonight’s demonstration looks at how to re-purpose your training materials
Creating a Training Manual – Part 1
2 May 2010:
Producing training manuals. The very thought conjures up images of spending days (and nights) slaving over a word processor. Join us tonight and we’ll show you how you can produce a training manual in just one hour.
Screen Capture
2 May 2010:
As a trainer the ability to effectively create, manage and work with screen capture is an essential skill. Thankfully, things have moved well beyond the Print Screen key in recent years and tonight we’ll be demonstrating some of the best of breed screen capture applications together with software to manage and techniques to automate the processing of your captures.
Evernote
2 May 2010:
Evernote is the world’s most popular notebook with millions of registered users worldwide. It is the ever expanding repository for all your notes, files, images and audio clips, available all the time, from multiple platforms and mobile devices.
Adobe Bridge CS5
2 May 2010:
Managing images is hard enough but what of other file formats – web pages, documents, letterheads, flyers, videos, audio files and many others? Well that’s where Bridge has you covered.
Dropbox
2 May 2010:
Dropbox is fast becoming a must have online service. Join us to learn how to synchronize, share & secure your data, your files, your digital life from any platform, any device and all for free.
Adobe Lightroom
1 May 2010:
Tonight we’ll be taking a look at Adobe Lightroom, Adobe’s new digital workflow application which provides tools to assist with every stage of the photographic process from downloading the image to final delivery
Adobe InDesign CS3
1 May 2010:
Tonight we take a look at the impressive new features of InDesign CS3. We’ll be demonstrating how you can create slick InDesign materials faster and easier than ever, from catalogues created with the Data Merge feature to export documents in XML for immediate use on your website.
Integrating Dreamweaver and Fireworks
1 May 2010:
At this meeting we will show you how Fireworks and Dreamweaver can work together to facilitate rapid website development, from concept to delivery
Photo Delivery – How to Wow
1 May 2010:
No matter how good your images are, whether you show your photos via the web, slide show or print, the delivery is the key in how to wow your audience. Tonight we’ll show you how to make your images stand out from the rest and keep your audience engaged with your story.
Making Sweet Music Together (Online)
1 May 2010:
So far we’ve been looking at the Adobe Creative Suite applications in isolation from each other. Tonight all that changes and we harness the power of using two or more of the applications together to maximize the benefits of each.
Painless Plastic Surgery (Online)
1 May 2010:
There are times when everyone feels they could benefit from a little enhancement and if it’s pain free all the better. Tonight we’re taking at a look at digital plastic surgery in Photoshop, digital Technology can hide every fault from bumps to lumps, wrinkles to crinkles, complexion, hair, cellulite and teeth which are all digitally enhanced and every imperfection is fixed.
The Essential Toolkit For Trainers
7 April 2010:
Whether you are a professional trainer, a facilitator, a teacher or you just assist your friends with their computer related troubles this event is for you!
We’ll be demonstrating some vital practical software, services and techniques for keeping you ahead of the game.
Adobe Creative Suite 5
27 March 2010:
To celebrate the launch of Adobe Creative Suite CS5 we’ll be running a special CS5 Event. Come along and see us demonstrate many of the new features across the applications.
Macromedia Studio 8
11 March 2010:
The presentation will concentrate on how to integrate the elements of the Studio and the improvements made in each application with this latest release.
Microsoft Word Add-Ins
11 March 2010:
Add-ins add functionality to Microsoft Word. These small, sometimes free, but always cost-effective, programs will save you time and increase your productivity.
Designing Accessible Web Sites
11 March 2010:
Alan Holding from the Manchester Digital Development Agency is our guest speaker for this meeting and will demonstrating the creation of accessible web sites.
Advanced Access Queries
11 March 2010:
This presentation will look at the different types of query, including update and append queries. We will also show you how to use complex selection criteria, create calculated fields and set up SQL Union queries.
Building Forms with Microsoft Excel
11 March 2010:
This is the first instalment of several Excel presentations that will be delivered throughout the year and focuses on the magic that is Excel forms
Digital Imaging Workshop
11 March 2010:
Now’s your chance to get your own photos restored, touched-up and digitally re-worked by our resident Digital Imaging and Photoshop Expert, Elaine Giles.
Mind Mapping with MindManager
11 March 2010:
Mind Maps are a simple but infinitely versatile technique for improving the speed at which these tasks can be handled and the effectiveness of the time spent working on them. First described by Tony Buzan in the 1970′s Mind Maps have become a favourite methodology for numerous situations for millions of people.
Advanced Forms in Microsoft Access
11 March 2010:
Microsoft Access forms provide a quick and easy way to modify and insert records into your databases. Although the Wizard will get you started, most applications require additional functionality that can only be done ‘by hand’ which is what we’ll be demonstrating tonight
Data Analysis with Microsoft Excel
11 March 2010:
Excel contains a number of very powerful (and often under-used) Data Analysis Tools and tonight we’ll be showing you how to get the most out of them
Summer Social 2006
11 March 2010:
Chat and good food are the order of the day (well night). Good company and no doubt plenty of IT related discussions.
Blogs, Wikis and Podcasts
11 March 2010:
Blogs, Wikis and Podcasts are three of the hottest topics in the world of IT and IT training in particular. This presentation will cover these exciting new areas and how they relate to training.
Advanced Reporting with Microsoft Access
11 March 2010:
Microsoft Access Reports provide an easy way to output your data in a professional format. Although the built-in Wizards will get you started, most applications require additional functionality that can only be done ‘by hand’. This presentation will cover some of these areas: Multiple-column reports, Criteria-based reports, Printing alternate row colours, Printing the current record via a command button on a form.
Advanced Excel Forms – Part 2
11 March 2010:
As Mike said when he delivered a presentation on Excel forms at the March Regional Meeting – “to do the subject justice, you have to spend more than an hour on Excel forms.” With that in mind, this presentation continues where the last one ended – with a look at the more advanced elements of Excel forms – including combo boxes, list boxes, spinners, custom controls and multi-page forms.
Microsoft Project
11 March 2010:
Taking the fear and guesswork out of working with Microsoft Project
Become More Productive with Microsoft Outlook
11 March 2010:
Everyone is looking to increase their productivity and there’s no better way to achieve that than by making the software you already have work better for you. Tonight we’ll be demonstrating how Outlook can be configured for optimal returns on your time.
Publishing with Adobe InDesign
11 March 2010:
InDesign is able to produce a broad range of documents including newsletters, product leaflets, adverts, posters and sales material if not effortlessly then at least easily. We’ll be taking a look at a range of features applicable to many of these documents.
Managing and Analysing Data Using Excel Pivot Tables
11 March 2010:
Most people tend to shy away from Pivot Tables, as they see them as too complex – and to be honest, when you first use a Pivot Table the whole thing can seem a bit daunting. Don’t be put off by this as persistence will almost certainly pay off.
Turning Point: Interactive Group Response
11 March 2010:
Tonight Derek Peters will be demonstrating TuringPoint – a response system designed to integrate with PowerPoint.
What is OpenOffice?
11 March 2010:
OpenOffice is a fully-featured office suite compatible with leading office products. It was the first product to deliver the benefits of open-source software to mass-market users, delivering essential everyday software tools. Tonight we will present an overview of each component of the Suite.
Microsoft Office 2007: Launch Event
11 March 2010:
It’s the NWIITT Microsoft Office 2007 launch presentation and we’ve got all the inside news on the new Office suite together with free resources for all attendees.
Christmas Party 2006
11 March 2010:
Come and join us for some festive fun and chat at the NWIITT Christmas meal. Partners/Guests are most welcome
PowerPoint and Excel 2007: By Request
11 March 2010:
This online event follows on from our well received Office 2007 launch event in November 2006. So it was put to the vote at that meeting and by popular request Excel and PowerPoint were singled out for a more detail demonstration.
An Apple a Day
11 March 2010:
We are starting the New Year with a visit to The Apple Store in The Trafford Centre instead of our usual meeting. This is a fantastic opportunity to see and experience what Apple can do for you and your business.
iTunes for Learning and Beyond
11 March 2010:
Tonight we’ll be showing how you can use the free iTunes software to access free high quality learning materials available from the iTunes Music Store and other online sources.
Computer Security
11 March 2010:
This presentation will be addressing a variety of security issues, and how they might affect you as business owners, advisers or end users
Business Solutions with Spreadsheets
11 March 2010:
This presentation will provide some practical examples of how spreadsheets can be used to solve real-world business problems.
Video Editing
11 March 2010:
This event will cover how you can capture, edit, package and deliver a range of video based materials using a variety of applications from free video converters through to professional level editing suites.
Acrobat 8
11 March 2010:
PDF is the standard for distributing and exchanging electronic documents. This event covers the more advanced features that will help you get the most out of your time with Acrobat.
Photoshop Magic
11 March 2010:
Following our highly successful 2006 Photoshop workshop we’ve managed to persuade our resident imaging expert, Elaine Giles, to dazzle us with techniques we can all use to improve our photos.
Outlook 2007 New Features
11 March 2010:
This presentation will cover some of the exciting new features of Microsoft Outlook 2007.
Adobe CS3 Launch
10 March 2010:
To celebrate the recent launch of Adobe Creative Suite CS3 we’ll be running a special CS3 Event. Come along and see us demonstrate many of the new features across the applications.
Creating Bulletproof Solutions with Excel
10 March 2010:
The last thing you need is to hand an application off to a user, leave for vacation, then have your boss call you back because of an unhandled error that’s brought the company to a halt. Mike’s presentation will show you some techniques for creating bulletproof applications in Excel
Crystal Reports
10 March 2010:
Crystal Reports is fast becoming the ‘must have’ tool for presenting data quickly and professionally in a business. Data sources such as Relational databases, Business Objects Universes, SAP, Peoplesoft, XML and many others can be used.
Summer Social 2007
10 March 2010:
The summer months mean that many people are on holiday. We’re still meeting up at The Old Pelican but just to make sure nobody misses out on our informative presentations, we’ve decided to make the August meeting a social event.
Effective Presentations
10 March 2010:
The next regional event is on Monday 24th September when Elaine Giles will be delivering a presentation entitled “Effective Presentations”.
FREE Training Resources
10 March 2010:
Did you know just how many training resources there are available online for free? Not just limited samples of expensive enterprise-level solutions, but a complete range of tutorials, how-to’s and general advice.
Don’t waste your time looking – we’ve done it for you and we’ve got a plethora of FREE resources to demonstrate tonight.
Supercharge your Spreadsheets with Functions
10 March 2010:
Do you spend hours each month turning raw data into useful information? You can fight this type of Spreadsheet Hell with help from Excel’s key functions.
Creating Bullet Proof Solutions with Access
10 March 2010:
You’ve sweated blood, you’ve designed the database, built the tables, queries, forms and more – it’s ready to go …or is it? Have you underestimated the ability of your users to ‘break’ your application?
Getting Things Done
10 March 2010:
Getting Things Done is the title of one of the most popular self-management books of the information age. David Allen outlines an intuitive approach for managing the ever increasing intensity and volume of communication, workflow and responsibility ever present in today’s working environment.
Christmas Party 2007
10 March 2010:
Get into the Festive Spirit at the NWIITT Christmas Meal. We’ve gone for early December before the work parties and Nativity plays start – so you’ve no excuses
Windows Vista – A Whistle Stop Tour
10 March 2010:
Although it’s been out for 12 months, it’s only now that businesses are beginning to seriously roll-out Windows Vista. So tonight’s presentation could not be more timely and relevant. Join us for a whistle-stop tour of Vista where we’ll be covering some of the new and improved productivity-enhancing features.
Google Calendar
10 March 2010:
In this presentation Mike will give you a guided tour of Google Calendar – a FREE online calendar application.
Creating Training Materials
10 March 2010:
Do you want to understand how training materials are created? Do you need to construct training of some sort? Do you need to create more effective training resources? And most of all do you need to work faster?
Google's Magic Notebook
9 March 2010:
The presentation will cover all you need to know to get the best out of Google Notebook. You’ll be up and running in minutes. In fact, since the meeting is online, why not follow along with our live and interactive demonstrations.
Creating Video Based Training Materials
9 March 2010:
Following on from February’s highly entertaining and practical demonstration of software and methodologies for creating training materials tonight we move on to the creation of video training content.
Acrobat Connect and Photoshop Express
9 March 2010:
Ever wondered what the Start Meeting button in Adobe Reader does? Well wonder no more ! Tonight you are invited to join an online event using Adobe Acrobat Connect.
Google's Free Office Suite – Part 1
9 March 2010:
OK. You’ve probably already got Microsoft Office, so why do you need Google Docs? Simple … for all the things Microsoft Office was never intended to do and for FREE!
Google's Free Office Suite – Part 2
9 March 2010:
After last month’s introduction we take the opportunity to examine the more powerful features of Google Docs.
Microsoft Office Real World Case Studies
9 March 2010:
In the training room we like to work with tried and tested examples – demonstrations and exercises that we know will work. However, it’s only when you come to use a program in anger that you really find out about it’s capabilities, it’s limitations and it’s annoyances. In this presentation Mike will provide an insight into the development of a number of real-world applications that he has built in Microsoft Office.
Adobe Creative Suite – Mission Control
9 March 2010:
The explosion in digital photography has only exacerbated the problem but tonight help is at hand in the form of Lightroom the digital Swiss army knife for photographers and photograph management. From managing a few snapshots to delivering a full digital album Lightroom has all the features you need to put the fun back into photography.
Painless Plastic Surgery
9 March 2010:
There are times when everyone feels they could benefit from a little enhancement and if it’s pain free all the better. Tonight we’re taking at a look at digital plastic surgery in Photoshop, digital Technology can hide every fault from bumps to lumps, wrinkles to crinkles, complexion, hair, cellulite and teeth which are all digitally enhanced and every imperfection is fixed.
Making Sweet Music Together
9 March 2010:
This is the final part of our summer look at Adobe’s Creative Suite and we’ve saved the best for last!
GMail Powertips
9 March 2010:
Gmail is more than just another web-based email client – and it’s FREE! Attend this online meeting, part of our series of Google-related events, learn how to get the most out of Gmail and become a Gmail power user!
Image Management with Google Picasa
9 March 2010:
With digital cameras and camera cell phones getting cheaper every month, the volume of digital media on our hard-drives will continue to grow leaps and bounds. Photo sharing websites such as Picasa Web Albums (owned by Google) not only make it easy for others to view our content, they also act as reliable backup services in the event of a system crash.
The Holy Grail – A Paperless Office
9 March 2010:
Promises of a paperless office have abounded for many years but somehow the reality has never lived up to the expectation….until now !
Acrobat.com
9 March 2010:
Acrobat.com is an exciting collection of online services providing document creation, collaboration, conversion, sharing and storage. And best of all – It’s completely FREE.
Cloud Computing – 18 November 2008
9 March 2010:
Imagine a world where you don’t have to purchase and install software. Imagine a world where you don’t have to worry about data loss. Imagine a world where you don’t need the latest and greatest hardware to run your applications…Imagine a world where you can access you data any time, from any place, from anywhere…
Cloud Computing – 10 November 2008
9 March 2010:
Imagine a world where you don’t have to purchase and install software. Imagine a world where you don’t have to worry about data loss. Imagine a world where you don’t need the latest and greatest hardware to run your applications…Imagine a world where you can access you data any time, from any place, from anywhere…
Acrobat 9 – Going Beyond Reader
9 March 2010:
Everybody’s heard of Acrobat Reader but to stand out from the crowd you really need to know all the new features available in Acrobat 9.
Christmas Party 2008
9 March 2010:
Come and celebrate Christmas with NWIITT. If previous years are anything to go by, there’ll be great food, great company and plenty of geek and techno chat.
Flash – Streaming Media Magic
9 March 2010:
Flash is an advanced authoring environment for creating rich, interactive content for digital, web, and mobile platforms. Use it to create interactive websites, rich media advertisements, instructional media, engaging presentations, games, and more.
Spry – Ajax in Dreamweaver CS4
9 March 2010:
Spry provides the ability to retrieve, manage, and integrate data into your web page content without requiring a page refresh. This creates a much more seamless and interactive experience for your users.
Spreadsheets Extreme Makeover
9 March 2010:
Spreadsheets – boring lists of boring numerical data! Well that’s often the perception anyway. After a while every table and every chart begins to look the same. In this presentation we will demonstrate a number of ways that you can bring your spreadsheets to life.
Photo Delivery – How to Wow – Part 2
9 March 2010:
No matter how good your images are, whether you show your photos via the web, slide show or print, the delivery is the key in how to wow your audience.
Network Your Way Out of the Recession
9 March 2010:
In the current economic climate, networking is an essential yet cost-effective way to market yourself and your business. Tonight we provide the opportunity to meet up with others in the IT industry in a cosy, informal atmosphere. So come along and expand your circle of contacts and acquaintances.
RAW Alchemy
9 March 2010:
Most of us have access to a digital camera but are you getting the best out of it? No idea what RAW is? Heard of it but confused? Using it but want to get more out of it? We’ve got you covered
Presentations Extreme Makeover
9 March 2010:
Most people know HOW to build a presentation … but that’s only half the story. If you want your presentations to be clear and effective, the best thing you can do is forget about the default settings and templates, along with any of your own preconceptions about what makes a good presentation.
Stylish CSS in Dreamweaver
9 March 2010:
Originally providing a way to control the appearance of elements on a web page, CSS has come a long way. Come along and discover some cool techniques of CSS which will add some pizzazz to your websites.
Documents Extreme Makeover
9 March 2010:
“It’s all in the presentation”. How many times have you heard that said? Whether it’s your CV or a Sales Proposal, what you type in a document is just the beginning – words alone won’t always get your message across.
Flash – Streaming Media Magic
9 March 2010:
In this presentation you will learn how to create a Flash project from start to publish. Learn the fundamentals of working with Flash including working with symbols, creating and controlling animations, adding audio, creating buttons, and video.
Inbox Zero – Become an E-mail Ninja
9 March 2010:
Are you drowning in a sea of email? Do you regularly get the dreaded “Inbox Full” message from your SysAdmin? If the answer to either of these question is “Yes” then this presentation is for you!
Holiday Photo Workshop
9 March 2010:
It’s that time of the year again … you’ve just returned from holiday. All your wonderful memories captured with your digital camera. What better time to pick up some new photographic skills.
Practical Pivot Tables for Business Analysis
9 March 2010:
Creating neat, informative summaries in Excel from huge lists of raw data is a common challenge. Pivot Tables, one of Excel’s hidden gems, can solve this problem.
Data Visualization
9 February 2010:
A picture’s worth a thousand words they say and this session will demonstrate the drawing and diagramming techniques that make it easy for IT and business professionals to visualize, explore, and communicate complex information.
NWIITT Networking Night
30 January 2010:
Networking is an essential way to market yourself and your business. Tonight we provide the opportunity to meet up with other trainers in a cosy, informal atmosphere.
Christmas Party 2009
30 January 2010:
Come and celebrate Christmas with NWIITT. If previous years are anything to go by, there’ll be great food, great company and plenty of geek and techno chat. All are welcome (including friends and partners) and we look forward to seeing you there
Lightroom 3 Beta
30 January 2010:
Tonight we’ll be taking a look at Adobe Lightroom 3 Beta, Adobe’s latest incarnation of it’s premiere digital workflow application which provides tools to assist with every stage of the photographic process from downloading the image to final delivery.
Microsoft Office 2010 Revealed
30 January 2010:
It’s the NWIITT Microsoft Office 2010 launch presentation and we’ve got all the inside news on the new Office suite together with free resources for all attendees.
As well as having demonstrations of many of the new features within Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and more, we’ll also be taking a close look at the most obvious change across all the applications – the new user interface and Backstage view.
Windows 7
12 January 2010:
7 tips for Windows 7. As we enter the next decade, virtualization is fast becoming a key skill. Although The Mac is fast gaining market share, Windows still rules the corporate market. In this presentation, you’ll get the best of both worlds as we show you how to install and run some productivity-busting features of Windows 7. Although we’re using Mac OSX as the host platform, it could just as easily be Linux or Windows itself.
