UCS Test 2019
(Mon 16 Dec 2019 - Tue 15 Mar 2022)
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Monday 27 July 2020
14:15 |
Python: Operating System Access
Finished
This course is part of the Scientific Computing series. This course will introduce methods in Python for accessing the operating system environment (e.g. standard input, standard output, environment variables, etc). The course will cover topics such as command-line parsing in more detail than the "Python Introduction for Absolute Beginners" or "Python Introduction for Programmers". |
Tuesday 28 July 2020
14:15 |
The course is designed to take someone from having no knowledge of the Unix command line to being able to navigate around directories, and doing simple file manipulation. Then some of the more basic commands, will be introduced, including information on how to get more help from the system itself. Finally accessing remote computers by ssh and the most basic of shell scripts will be introduced. |
Wednesday 29 July 2020
14:15 |
The course is designed to take someone from having no knowledge of the Unix command line to being able to navigate around directories, and doing simple file manipulation. Then some of the more basic commands, will be introduced, including information on how to get more help from the system itself. Finally accessing remote computers by ssh and the most basic of shell scripts will be introduced. |
Sunday 2 August 2020
09:30 |
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) programme is open to University IT Supporters. It covers network technology, protocols and theory at deeper levels reflective of university practices. There is a fee to attend this course. You will learn the basics of routing, switching, and advanced technologies to acquire the skills required to provide a robust and secure network in your institution and it prepares you for CCNA certification. We offer this program as instructor led with remote access to the curriculum and an online networks laboratory called NETLAB. There is a mix of lecture, demonstrations and a heavy emphasis on practical activities using live lab equipment and a simulation package. Further details and pricing information are available. This is the first module of four modules in CCNA. 1. Networking Fundamentals 2. LAN Switching and Wireless 3. Routing Protocols and Concepts 4. Accessing the WAN |
A course in basic C programming intended for beginners to programming only. The aim of the course is to get everyone to the stage of being able to write small utility programs in C for carrying out simple calculations and data manipulation. |
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14:15 |
Python: Regular Expressions
Finished
This course is part of the Scientific Computing series. This course explains how to construct and use regular expressions in Python (using the re module). It does not discuss how to construct complex regular expressions, nor does it cover regular expressions themselves in much detail, rather it focuses on how to use regular expressions in Python. For a detailed discussion of regular expressions see the "Pattern Matching Using Regular Expressions" course. |
Monday 3 August 2020
09:30 |
A course in basic C programming intended for beginners to programming only. The aim of the course is to get everyone to the stage of being able to write small utility programs in C for carrying out simple calculations and data manipulation. |
This course will introduce the use of PowerPoint in the production of presentation for use with slides, foils and direct projection. |
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14:15 |
This beginners course equips you with the skills to implement a relational database design entity relationship diagram (ERD) into a MySQL database. |
Tuesday 4 August 2020
09:30 |
A course in basic C programming intended for beginners to programming only. The aim of the course is to get everyone to the stage of being able to write small utility programs in C for carrying out simple calculations and data manipulation. |
This beginners course equips you with the skills to implement a relational database design entity relationship diagram (ERD) into a MySQL database. |
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14:15 |
This workshop will cover some of the more advanced features of PowerPoint with plenty of opportunity to ask questions. The workshop is largely driven by audience questions. Please bring pen and paper as handouts are not provided. |
This beginners course equips you with the skills to implement a relational database design entity relationship diagram (ERD) into a MySQL database. |
Sunday 9 August 2020
09:30 |
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) programme is open to University IT Supporters. It covers network technology, protocols and theory at deeper levels reflective of university practices. There is a fee to attend this course. You will learn the basics of routing, switching, and advanced technologies to acquire the skills required to provide a robust and secure network in your institution and it prepares you for CCNA certification. We offer this program as instructor led with remote access to the curriculum and an online networks laboratory called NETLAB. There is a mix of lecture, demonstrations and a heavy emphasis on practical activities using live lab equipment and a simulation package. Further details and pricing information are available. This is the first module of four modules in CCNA. 1. Networking Fundamentals 2. LAN Switching and Wireless 3. Routing Protocols and Concepts 4. Accessing the WAN |
Monday 10 August 2020
09:15 |
Computing for dummies
![]() Basic computing skills for beginners |
10:00 |
French Skills
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Tuesday 11 August 2020
10:00 |
Gardening for Beginners
![]() ![]() Beginners Gardening - how to garden |
14:15 |
Access 2007: Further Use
Finished
This course is intended for those already using Microsoft Access 2007 to store and retrieve data who wish to explore queries, forms and reporting. Those who have attended the Access Intro course will find this follows on seamlessly from where that course ended. |
Wednesday 12 August 2020
14:15 |
Access 2007: Further Use
Finished
This course is intended for those already using Microsoft Access 2007 to store and retrieve data who wish to explore queries, forms and reporting. Those who have attended the Access Intro course will find this follows on seamlessly from where that course ended. |
Sunday 16 August 2020
09:30 |
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) programme is open to University IT Supporters. It covers network technology, protocols and theory at deeper levels reflective of university practices. There is a fee to attend this course. You will learn the basics of routing, switching, and advanced technologies to acquire the skills required to provide a robust and secure network in your institution and it prepares you for CCNA certification. We offer this program as instructor led with remote access to the curriculum and an online networks laboratory called NETLAB. There is a mix of lecture, demonstrations and a heavy emphasis on practical activities using live lab equipment and a simulation package. Further details and pricing information are available. This is the first module of four modules in CCNA. 1. Networking Fundamentals 2. LAN Switching and Wireless 3. Routing Protocols and Concepts 4. Accessing the WAN |
10:30 |
Word 2007 for Beginners (Self-paced)
Finished
This self-paced practical course covers the most commonly used features of Microsoft Word 2007. It is not suitable for experienced users of other versions of Word wanting to find out about the new features in Word 2007. Those needing basic Windows training may also attend this course and do relevant exercises under supervision. |
This self-paced hands-on course gives an introduction to spreadsheets, databases and charting using Excel 2007. There is emphasis on short cuts and other efficient ways of working. |
Monday 17 August 2020
09:30 |
This is a practical-based course for people new to writing Web pages. Only the basics of HTML (hypertext markup language) will be covered, but there are other courses for those wishing to extend their knowledge. By the end of the course participants will have created three personal linked web pages. |
10:30 |
Word 2007 for Beginners (Self-paced)
Finished
This self-paced practical course covers the most commonly used features of Microsoft Word 2007. It is not suitable for experienced users of other versions of Word wanting to find out about the new features in Word 2007. Those needing basic Windows training may also attend this course and do relevant exercises under supervision. |
This self-paced hands-on course gives an introduction to spreadsheets, databases and charting using Excel 2007. There is emphasis on short cuts and other efficient ways of working. |