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Computer Courses

Practical Microsoft Office skills that every modern workplace expects. Beginner-friendly, hands-on, and built for the real world.

4 Courses
3–5 Days
Under 30 Eligibility

Open to unemployed youth under 30. Our computer courses are designed for South African youth who are currently unemployed. Bring your ID to enroll.

Get workplace-ready, one program at a time

Our computer courses give unemployed youth the essential digital skills required for entry-level office work. Whether you're starting from scratch or sharpening what you already know, each course is designed to be practical, hands-on, and directly relevant to what employers expect.

Complete them one at a time, or bundle all four to become a confident, all-round office user.

Why Computer Skills?

Here's what makes our computer courses worth your time

Workplace Essential

Over 90% of office jobs require basic Microsoft Office skills.

Hands-On Learning

Learn by doing. Every session is practical, not just theory.

Quick to Complete

Each course runs for just 3 to 5 days, so you can start fast.

Beginner Friendly

No prior experience required. We start from the very basics.

Our Computer Courses

Click a course to see what's covered and download the outline.

Microsoft Excel 2016

Spreadsheets, formulas & data management

5 Days

Learn spreadsheet fundamentals, formulas, functions, data management, and printing techniques — the core skills for any role that works with numbers or data.

  • Understanding the Excel interface and workbook structure
  • Creating and formatting spreadsheets
  • Working with formulas and functions (SUM, AVERAGE, IF, VLOOKUP)
  • Managing data, sorting, and filtering
  • Creating charts and printing reports

Microsoft Word 2016

Document creation, formatting & layout

5 Days

Master document creation, formatting, tables, graphics, and professional document layout — the foundation for letters, reports, and business documents.

  • Document creation and text formatting
  • Paragraph and page layout
  • Working with tables, images, and headers
  • Styles, bullets, and numbered lists
  • Proofing, printing, and saving documents

Microsoft PowerPoint

Professional presentations & slide design

3 Days

Create professional presentations with slides, animations, transitions, and multimedia elements — perfect for interviews, pitches, and classroom work.

  • Creating and designing slide decks
  • Adding text, images, and multimedia
  • Using transitions and animations
  • Applying themes and templates
  • Delivering and sharing presentations

Microsoft Outlook

Email, calendar & workplace communication

3 Days

Manage emails, calendars, contacts, and tasks efficiently for professional workplace communication — an essential tool in any office environment.

  • Sending, receiving, and organising emails
  • Managing folders and attachments
  • Calendar scheduling and reminders
  • Contacts, tasks, and notes
  • Email etiquette and best practices

Who Should Attend?

These courses are designed for unemployed youth under 30, first-time computer users, and anyone who wants to strengthen their CV with practical, workplace-ready digital skills. No prior computer experience is required for any of the four courses.

Ideal for:

Unemployed Youth Under 30 School Leavers Job Seekers Career Changers First-time Computer Users Learnership Applicants

How to Get Started

Three simple steps from signing up to sitting in class

1

Enrol Online

Complete our short enrollment form and pick the course or courses you'd like to take.

2

Confirm Your Seat

Our team will contact you within 48 hours with dates, times, and venue details.

3

Start Training

Arrive on day one and start learning. Walk away with practical, workplace-ready skills.

Ready to Build Your Skills?

Enrol in any of our computer courses and add practical, workplace-ready skills to your CV within a week.

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