Computer Courses – Not Just for Women!

No longer is it an advantage to have computer skills when applying for a new job or promotion, or running your own business now it is a necessity and an expectation. Research has shown that inadequate computer knowledge is one of the most significant obstacles to staff productivity and even affects the bottom line of business growth.

As society has progressed from the print era to the digital era, anyone lacking in computer skills will struggle to stay ahead of the demands of business. In particular, anyone who has been out of the workforce for a period of time, for instance raising a family or overcoming injury, may have lost touch with the latest technological advancements.
Another example is the many small business operator that are successful with their trade but do not use technology to manage their time and administration functions. Computer programs and equipment are changing all the time so it’s important for everyone to keep their skills up-to-date. That’s why Troy Barnard and his team at TAFW set up their computer courses, in addition to the other services they provide. Originally the we catered for women but today Troy’s say the growth area is in our business clients and many men who are from a trade’s area are booking to learn how to use the Internet and Excel spreadsheets. Troy says our method of teaching is to provide a professional but personalized service. In seven years I have trained over 8000 Gold Coasters to include many well-known sportsman and community leaders. We truly care about our clients and with absolute beginners they lack confidence and can even feel embarrassed this is quickly overcome.
Troy said MYOB is very important to small business operators and we are now teaching the new version 17, Troy says MYOB is only as good as the operator so it is imperative training is at a high level and to prepare people for MYOB we have a Book keeping course “ everything you need to know for MYOB.
To cater for working clients we run courses on nights and Saturdays. Our centre is located in Southport with a new centre opening in Coolangatta in 2009.
People from all walks of life can attend if they feel the need to up-skill. The courses cover the whole Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, Powerpoint) as well as Outlook, the Internet and MYOB, which are tailor-made to suit everyone. From absolute beginners to advance, Troy and his team has seen many different people taking advantage of the courses. Call TAFW 07 55611477 now for your schedule or find it in this months GCB News with a special; offer of free tickets to the International Women’s Day Expo.

Troy says "We've had tradesmen who now need to use computers for work, businessmen looking to advance their skills, parents who need to keep up with their kids and even our Gold Coast Titans team, the course is ideal for anyone," said Josephine. The classes are small and friendly and courses last just a couple of days either during the day, night or on weekends, all under the guidance of a qualified teacher. So don’t let a lack of computer knowledge hold you back, TAFW have the answer to help you gain the confidence and skills to be successful. Contact TAFW on 07 55 611 477.