Welcome to Term 2, 2026.
Build your digital skills with free online computer workshops at Holmesglen. These short, practical sessions help you improve Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook skills, along with essential computer safety knowledge.
Designed for students of all levels, each 30-minute session supports your study success, digital confidence and everyday use of key software tools.
These sessions are designed to support both new and continuing students who want to improve their digital skills for study and everyday use.
You will gain practical Microsoft Office skills for assignments and assessments, while building confidence using Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. The workshops also introduce helpful shortcuts and time-saving techniques to make your work more efficient.
They are ideal for:
You’ll also develop better digital organisation skills and improve your understanding of online safety and digital environments.
Do you proofread your assessments before submitting? This 30-minute workshop will show you how to do a grammar check and use accessibility functions such as read aloud and dictation. You will also learn about other functions such as when to use Save and Save As, how to save a document as a PDF, and navigate print options and shortcuts.
For session days/times, please check below:
Session Date | Session Time |
Tuesday 21 April 2026 | 4.00 – 4.30 pm Click here to register your details |
Thursday 23 April 2026 | 4.00 – 4.30 pm Click here to register your details |
New to using Microsoft Excel? Come along to this 30-minute workshop and learn how to create a spreadsheet using Excel tabs and ribbons. You will also understand basic functions such as worksheets, cells, active cells and ranges.
For session days/times, please check below:
Session Date | Session Time |
Tuesday 28 April 2026 | 4.00 – 4.30 pm Click here to register your details |
Thursday 30 April 2026 | 4.00 – 4.30 pm Click here to register your details |
Would you like to make your Excel tables look professional? This 30-minute workshop will teach you the basic Microsoft Excel groups such as Font, Alignment, Number and table formatting.
For session days/times, please check below:
Session Date | Session Time |
Tuesday 05 May 2026 | 4.00 – 4.30 pm Click here to register your details |
Thursday 07 May 2026 | 4.00 – 4.30 pm Click here to register your details |
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 more advanced functions such as Subtotal, Maximum, Minimum, D-SUM and VLOOKUP. Students will also learn useful shortcuts.
For session days/times, please check below:
Session Date | Session Time |
Tuesday 12 May 2026 | 4.00 – 4.30 pm Click here to register your details |
Thursday 14 May 2026 | 4.00 – 4.30 pm Click here to register your details |
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 |
Tuesday 19 May 2026 | 4.00 – 4.30 pm Click here to register your details |
Thursday 21 May 2026 | 4.00 – 4.30 pm Click here to register your details |
Do you need to use PowerPoint slides for class presentations? In part two of this three-part workshop series, you will learn Microsoft PowerPoint features such as font, alignment, number and table formatting. You will also explore how to apply and customise background designs. Develop your skills in just 30 minutes to create slides that are clear, engaging and professional.
For session days/times, please check below:
Session Date | Session Time |
Tuesday 26 May 2026 | 4.00 – 4.30 pm Click here to register your details |
Thursday 28 May 2026 | 4.00 – 4.30 pm Click here to register your details |
Do you need to use PowerPoint slides for class presentations? In the final part of this three-part Microsoft PowerPoint workshop series, you will learn how to apply animations, use transitions and develop useful shortcuts. Develop your skills in just 30 minutes to create slides that are clear, engaging and professional.
For session days/times, please check below:
Session Date | Session Time |
Tuesday 2 June 2026 | 4.00 – 4.30 pm Click here to register your details |
Thursday 4 June 2026 | 4.00 – 4.30 pm Click here to register your details |
Do you need to use Outlook to send and receive emails? Want to learn the basics? Come along to this 30-minute workshop and learn how to log in and access your emails, send and receive attachments, create flags for incoming emails and categorise received messages. You will also explore more advanced features such as recalling emails, encryption and setting up an autoreply.
For session days/times, please check below:
Session Date | Session Time |
Tuesday 9 June 2026 | 4.00 – 4.30 pm Click here to register your details |
Thursday 11 June 2026 | 4.00 – 4.30 pm Click here to register your details |
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 add daily tasks to your calendar, create categories and schedule meetings, helping you stay organised and on track with your study deadlines.
For session days/times, please check below:
Session Date | Session Time |
Tuesday 16 June 2026 | 4.00 – 4.30 pm Click here to register your details |
Thursday 18 June 2026 | 4.00 – 4.30 pm Click here to register your details |
With the large amount of information we search for and use online every day, it is important to keep your work and identity safe. In this 30-minute workshop, you will learn about connectivity options such as Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi and personal hotspots, along with online safety awareness and understanding your digital footprint.
For session days/times, please check below:
Session Date | Session Time |
Tuesday 23 June 2026 | 4.00 – 4.30 pm Click here to register your details |
Thursday 25 June 2026 | 4.00 – 4.30 pm Click here to register your details |
Cannot attend the online mini workshops? Contact the Learning Skills Centre for personalised support:
E: learningskills@holmesglen.edu.au
T: 03 9564 1880
