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This short on-line course is for anyone who will be using the Cambridge University Financial System (CUFS) for the first time. Completion is a pre-requisite for delegates attending subsequent courses that specialise in certain parts of the system.

The on-line course is a mixture of reading, interactive demonstrations, mini tasks and a final task to consolidate and confirm your understanding.

During the on-line course you will:

• Be given an overview of the whole financial system
• Gain confidence in manoeuvring around the screens within certain parts of the system
• Discover helpful features and short cuts within the screens
• Develop a basic appreciation of the University's account code structure
• Become aware of the possible sources of further help

It is essential that the course is completed at least one week prior to the next finance course you wish to attend.

Managing Safely is ideally suited to managers, research supervisors, administrators with safety responsibilities and Departmental Safety Officers across all sectors of the University. It leads to a nationally recognised and accredited training certificate. Please contact the course organiser, Will Hudson (wjh29@admin.cam.ac.uk) for further details before booking on the course.

It is an interactive course that includes state-of-the-art animation in the PowerPoint presentation, work books, DVDs, board games and quizzes, assessments, and a risk assessment project.

This face to face course is designed for staff who are involved in the new iProcurement process only.

iProcurement, or iProc for short, is an internet way of ordering goods and services linked to an electronic Marketplace that contains hundreds and thousands of products. iProcurement is a new application accessed via the Cambridge University Finance System (CUFS). This course is also available on-line.

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This introduction to programming Java applets includes tutorials on objects, classes, threads and events, and how to integrate Java applets into a Web site; some knowledge of programming is recommended. Unlike the Java Tutorial CD, it coves version JDK 1.1 (and is also a very different style).

This intermediate-level tutorial is a suitable follow-on from the Introduction to Programming Java Applets CD.

This tutorial explains Java programming using animated demos to illustrate concepts such as threads, controls and advanced API elements. Exercises are provided to test understanding of the material. Also included are a Java compiler, debugger and applet viewer, hints and tips on design, working lessons from the C and C++ tutorials, and a reference section of Java syntax and API structures. The book referred to is provided on the CD (Java eadme.txt, Javachaptersintroduction.txt etc).

This VTC Training CD (approx. 4 hours) can be used under Windows or on the Macintosh. JavaScript can be thought of as an extension to HTML; it provides facilities for pop-up windows, manipulating images, inserting digital clocks and counters etc.

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Module 1 Fondations in Statistics -

• Course covers an introduction to Basic Statistics

This 'crash course' will teach you the layout of the keyboard in about one hour. It is suitable for those just learning to start to type who want a 'quick start' approach.

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This course is an essential component of training for new laser users, which should be backed up by practical training in departments. It will provide you with an introduction to laser safety and the relevant regulations and standards that apply to laser use.

This follow-up practical gives those who have attended the LaTeX Introduction an opportunity to do exercises under supervision.

LaTeX is a powerful document description language built on top of TeX. It is available on Unix, Windows and Macintoshes. It can be used for the presentation of plain text (including accented characters and letters outside the English alphabet), the typesetting of mathematics, the generation of tables, and producing simple diagrams. It is particularly suited for the writing of theses, papers and technical documents.

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This course focuses on the practical element of delivery. It will provide you with the opportunity to explore techniques for connecting emotionally and intellectually with an audience along with overcoming nerves. You will look at how to handle questions effectively and practice vocal techniques.

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