Welcome to Core Computer Training
"If you want to learn how to get the most out of your mac, this is the place."
Apple Mac & Podcasting Training
New Media Consultancy
At Core Computer Training we take great pride in supplying low cost, high quality training for the ever increasingly popular range of Apple Mac computers and the new groundbreaking medium of Podcasting.
In addition, Core Computer Training are the only local, independent training company to specialise in Podcasting training, offering unique one-day workshops, hosted by one of the UK's top Podcasters.
If you'd like some Podcasting or New Media consultancy, check out our sister website:
Podcasting Workshops | ||
| This one day workshop covers podcasting technologies and podcast creation, primarily focusing on audio and enhanced podcasts. The workshop will cover the basics of podcasting including an appreciation of the various podcasting technologies available, choosing podcasting equipment, planning and designing podcasts, podcast creation, podcast editing and publication. | Introduction to Podcasting | |
| This one day workshop follows on from the ‘Introduction to Podcasting’ workshop and is aimed at users with some understanding of podcasting technologies who need to explore the topic in greater depth. The workshop also looks at creating video podcasts and screencasts. The workshop will cover the more advanced aspects of audio and enhanced podcast recording and post production, creating and editing video podcasts and screencasts, RSS feed creation and publication. | Advanced Podcasting | |
| Podcasting has enormous potential for business in many areas including marketing, promotion, sales, internal communication, advertising, training and much, much more. Consequently, we have developed a special course for business users to gain an understanding of podcasting and how it can help them within the business environment | Using Podcasting to Promote your Business | |
If you are new to the Mac or considering switching across from the PC, our introductory workshops are designed to get you up to speed with the Mac quickly and simply.
Introductory Workshops | ||
| This one day course introduces students to the Apple mac platform and demonstrates the basic functionality of the Mac OSX operating system. This course also covers some of the primary differences between using a Mac and a Windows based computer and will be invaluable for new Mac users switching across from the Windows platform | Introduction to Apple Mac | |
| iLife '06 is the amazing digital toolbox supplied free with every new Mac which allows you to seamlessly create, collect, organise and edit digital media to produce amazing movies, websites, podcasts, DVDs, photobooks, calendars and much, much more. This workshop takes you through each application and gives you the basic knowledge to start harnessing the power of iLife immediately. Once mastered, iLife will allow you to create jaw dropping digital creations to publish locally or online. | Introduction to iLife 06 | |
As well as the introductory courses, we also offer a more technically focussed session intended for users who may be called upon to support other users in a business or group environment. Typically IT support users, power users, service technicians or anyone who managers groups of Mac OSX systems for their organisations.
Technical Workshops | ||
| This one day course is a preliminary course for users new to Mac OSX who may need a more technical appreciation of the Mac OSX to provide local support to other Mac OSX users. | Apple Mac & OSX Technical Briefing | |
Click on the links to get more information on each session.
Training sessions are held at the Knowsley Business Resource Centre located in Knowsley, Merseyside just off the A580 close to intersections with the M6, M62 and M57 giving rapid access from all parts of the North West. Additional sessions are provided in conjunction with The Learning Lab based at the University of Wolverhampton Campus in Telford covering the Midlands and the South.
All courses are delivered in small groups allowing for good interaction between delegates and tutors and are mainly "hands on" utilising the latest "state of the art" Apple notebook computers. As well as the regular sessions, Core Computer Training can also arrange on-site training sessions at your location for groups of five or more individuals.