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Eident have confirmed a new deal bringing high spec Lenovo PCs and Laptops to our computer classrooms.  Starting with the replacement of our mobile training suite of laptops, Eident will be upgrading all training room equipment over the coming months. This investment underlines Eident’s commitment to ensuring everyone attending one of our highly rated training […]

What is Prezi? Prezi is a visual “storytelling” alternative to traditional slide-based presentation formats like Microsoft PowerPoint. Prezi presentations feature a map-like, schematic overview that lets users pan between topics at will, zoom in on desired details, and pull back to reveal context. This freedom of movement enables “conversational presenting,” a new presentation style in

On recent advanced Microsoft Excel training courses we have been asked to tailor content to include good Business Intelligence (BI) reports, commonly dashboard design.  When designed well BI Dashboards help to engage the power of visual perception to communicate information efficiently. BI Dashboard design using Microsoft Excel is increasing popular and covers a range of

Here is a very brief project overview introducing basic concepts of project planning, management and critical path analysis. Definition of a Project The Project Management Institute defines a project as follows: A Project is a unique undertaking with a defined starting point and duration directed at achieving defined objectives, utilizing finite or infinite resources. The

During the recent Microsoft Excel training program we delivered for the national Citizens Advice service we tailored the content to respond to relevant data issues.  One of these, breaking down postcodes with Microsoft Excel to allow for better location analysis, we thought we whould share here: UK PostCodes are a mix of letters and numbers

A Training Needs Analysis (TNA) is a method of identifying a gap between a Job Description (skills required for a job) and an Individual (skills that person has to do the job). This skill can be assessed by the individuals own judgement or by them completing a skills assessment. The gap shows what training that

We’ve got lots of Microsoft Visio Tips, Shortcuts, Training options to suit all users… there are also places available on our Microsoft Visio courses in Glasgow and Edinburgh later this month!   If you can’t wait, here is a great short video clip highlighting the key components of the Ribbon elements in Microsoft Visio: Also check

Our highly rated Microsoft Project training courses in Glasgow and Edinburgh cover not just the technical features and functions of the powerful planning and management tool but how to apply standard methodologies and best practice guidelines when using the software.  Richard Spires of Learning Tree International has identified 5 key tips on delivering successful projects and

Many people find it difficult to work out how to use Microsoft Project outside the traditional PRINCE2 lifecycle stages or waterfall schedule approach. Iterative activities such as Scrum or agile planning and dynamic schedules are becoming increasingly popular and, of course, can be implemented with the help of Microsoft Project. Here you will find key

ScreenTips are just like ToolTips that you see in Microsoft Windows software applications when you hover your mouse over a key element of the user interface. If you pause your mouse over a Visio shape that has a ScreenTip, a little window pops up, displaying informational text for your enlightenment. ScreenTips are intended as a