COURSE RESOURCES

Improve your computer skills

The Learning Skills Centre offers a range of information and computer skill workshops. These are online sessions and free to Holmesglen students.

Online Mini Workshops

Welcome to Term 2, 2026.

Our online mini workshops are short, practical sessions designed to help you feel more confident using the tools and systems you need for your studies. Each session runs for 30 minutes and is free for Holmesglen students.

Whether you’re just getting started or need a quick refresher, these workshops will guide you through the basics in a simple, supportive way.

1. Microsoft Word_ Useful tools to develop your assessments Part 2

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

2. Microsoft Excel Part 1: Create a simple spreadsheet

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

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3. Microsoft Excel Part 2 _ Format spreadsheets

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

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4. Microsoft Excel Part 3_ Calculations and shortcuts

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

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5. Microsoft PowerPoint _ Slide layouts for effective presentations Part 1

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

6. Microsoft PowerPoint: Slide layouts for effective presentations Part 2

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

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7. Microsoft PowerPoint: Slide layouts for effective presentations Part 3

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

02 June 2026

4.00 – 4.30 pm

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8. Microsoft Outlook_ Settings and Navigations

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

09 June 2026

4.00 – 4.30 pm

Click here to register your details

9. Microsoft Outlook_ Calendar and appointments

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

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10. Improve your computer safety awareness

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

Cannot attend the online mini workshops? Contact the Learning Skills Centre for personalised support:

E: learningskills@holmesglen.edu.au

T: 03 9564 1880