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Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool. In this hands-on series of sessions, you‘ll learn the basics of graphic design using free, easy to use software.
Our tutor will guide you as you work on projects of your choice. You can make your own business cards, promotional flyers, event invitations, brochures, newsletters, logos, advertisements, videos and more. Learn the fundamental principles of colour and design to create designs you‘ll be proud to publish.
This course is conducted over a total of 4 hours one-to-one tuition via Skype, at a time to suit you. You‘ll also have access to a variety of resources to download to inspire you to create eye-catching marketing materials. No concession.
- Course ID:
- OL3CANB
- Price:
- $240.00 (GST exempt)
- Status:
- Places are available.
- Location:
- Online
- Tutor:
- Elizabeth Paine
- Sessions:
- 4 sessions of 1 hour
- Time:
- Flexible: See Description
- Starts:
- Flexible: See Description
- Finishes:
- Flexible: See Description
Canva - An Introduction for business (One-to-one training)
***Tech Savvy Small Business Program places available for qualifying applicants. Please contact College office for more information.
Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool. In this hands-on series of sessions, you‘ll learn the basics of graphic design using free, easy to use software.
Our tutor will guide you as you work on projects of your choice. You can make your own business cards, promotional flyers, event invitations, brochures, newsletters, logos, advertisements, videos and more. Learn the fundamental principles of colour and design to create designs you‘ll be proud to publish.
This course is conducted over a total of 4 hours one-to-one tuition via Skype, at a time to suit you. You‘ll also have access to a variety of resources to download to inspire you to create eye-catching marketing materials. No concession.
- Course ID:
- OL4CANB
- Price:
- $260.00 (GST exempt)
- Status:
- Places are available.
- Location:
- Online
- Tutor:
- Elizabeth Paine
- Sessions:
- 4 sessions of 1 hour
- Time:
- Flexible: See Description
- Starts:
- Flexible: See Description
- Finishes:
- Flexible: See Description
Canva - Making a Start (One-to-one training)
Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool. In this hands-on, (principally for personal purposes) series of sessions, you‘ll learn the basics of graphic design using free, easy to use software.
Our tutor will guide you as you work on projects of your choice. You can make your own cards, promotional flyers, event invitations, brochures, newsletters, logos, advertisements, videos and more. Learn the fundamental principles of colour and design to create designs you‘ll be proud to publish.
This course is conducted over a total of 4 hours one-to-one tuition via Teams, at a time to suit you. You‘ll also have access to a variety of resources to download to inspire you to create eye-catching projects. No concession.
- Course ID:
- OL4CANP
- Price:
- $260.00 (GST included)
- Status:
- Places are available.
- Location:
- Online
- Tutor:
- Elizabeth Paine
- Sessions:
- 4 sessions of 1 hour
- Time:
- Flexible: See Description
- Starts:
- Flexible: See Description
- Finishes:
- Flexible: See Description
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- Course ID:
- OL4SMFB
- Price:
- $230.00 (GST included)
- Status:
- Places are available.
- Location:
- Online
- Tutor:
- Elizabeth Paine
- Sessions:
- To be advised
- Time:
- Flexible: See Description
- Starts:
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- Finishes:
- Flexible: See Description
Social Media - An Introduction to Facebook (Online)***NEW***
Dive into the world of Facebook with our comprehensive online course designed to help you master its key features and benefits. From setting up your personal account and profile, engaging with your community and ensuring your safety, this course covers everything you need to start using this popular social media platform.
This is an online course with an option to access support as, and when you need. Enrol anytime. No concession. Please refer to the course “Social Media A Beginner‘s Guide (Online)“ for a special offer.
- Course ID:
- OL3SMFB
- Price:
- $230.00 (GST included)
- Status:
- Places are available.
- Location:
- Online
- Tutor:
- Elizabeth Paine
- Sessions:
- To be advised
- Time:
- Flexible: See Description
- Starts:
- Flexible: See Description
- Finishes:
- Flexible: See Description
Social Media - An Introduction to Instagram (Online)
Instagram is a popular social media platform that allows users to share photos, videos, and interact with others. It has grown into a global community where individuals and businesses can connect through visual storytelling. Users can follow friends, celebrities, brands, and discover content based on their interests.
In this course we‘ll show you how to set up, navigate, and start creating content on Instagram for personal or small business use. This is an online course with an option to access support as, and when you need. Enrol anytime. Start anytime. No concession. Please refer to the course “Social Media A Beginner‘s Guide (Online)“ for a special offer.
- Course ID:
- OL4SMIN
- Price:
- $230.00 (GST included)
- Status:
- Places are available.
- Location:
- Online
- Tutor:
- Elizabeth Paine
- Sessions:
- To be advised
- Time:
- Flexible: See Description
- Starts:
- Flexible: See Description
- Finishes:
- Flexible: See Description
Social Media - An Introduction to Instagram (Online) ***NEW***
Instagram is a popular social media platform that allows users to share photos, videos, and interact with others. It has grown into a global community where individuals and businesses can connect through visual storytelling. Users can follow friends, celebrities, brands, and discover content based on their interests.
In this course we‘ll show you how to set up, navigate, and start creating content on Instagram for personal or small business use. This is an online course with an option to access support as, and when you need. Enrol anytime. Start anytime. No concession. Please refer to the course “Social Media A Beginner‘s Guide (Online)“ for a special offer.
- Course ID:
- OL3SMIN
- Price:
- $210.00 (GST included)
- Status:
- Places are available.
- Location:
- Online
- Tutor:
- Elizabeth Paine
- Sessions:
- To be advised
- Time:
- Flexible: See Description
- Starts:
- Flexible: See Description
- Finishes:
- Flexible: See Description
Social Media - An Introduction to LinkedIn (Online)
You‘ll learn how to create a compelling profile, grow your network, engage with content, and use LinkedIn to support your business and / or career goals. The course is designed for professionals, students, and job seekers who are new to LinkedIn. Enrol anytime. No concession.Please refer to the course “Social Media A Beginner‘s Guide (Online)“ for a special offer.
- Course ID:
- OL4SMLI
- Price:
- $230.00 (GST included)
- Status:
- Places are available.
- Location:
- Online
- Tutor:
- Elizabeth Paine
- Sessions:
- To be advised
- Time:
- Flexible: See Description
- Starts:
- Flexible: See Description
- Finishes:
- Flexible: See Description
Social Media - An Introduction to LinkedIn (Online)***NEW***
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- Course ID:
- OL3SMLI
- Price:
- $230.00 (GST included)
- Status:
- Places are available.
- Location:
- Online
- Tutor:
- Elizabeth Paine
- Sessions:
- To be advised
- Time:
- Flexible: See Description
- Starts:
- Flexible: See Description
- Finishes:
- Flexible: See Description
Social Media - An Introduction to Pinterest (Online)
This course is designed to introduce beginners to Pinterest, the popular visual discovery engine. You will learn how to effectively use Pinterest to explore ideas, save inspirations, and share content. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate Pinterest confidently and utilize its features to your advantage. No concession. Please refer to the course “Social Media A Beginner‘s Guide (Online)“ for a special offer.
- Course ID:
- OL4SMPIN
- Price:
- $230.00 (GST included)
- Status:
- Places are available.
- Location:
- Online
- Tutor:
- Elizabeth Paine
- Sessions:
- To be advised
- Time:
- Flexible: See Description
- Starts:
- Flexible: See Description
- Finishes:
- Flexible: See Description
Social Media - An Introduction to Pinterest (Online) ***NEW***
This course is designed to introduce beginners to Pinterest, the popular visual discovery engine. You will learn how to effectively use Pinterest to explore ideas, save inspirations, and share content. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate Pinterest confidently and utilize its features to your advantage. No concession. Please refer to the course “Social Media A Beginner‘s Guide (Online)“ for a special offer.
- Course ID:
- OL3SMPIN
- Price:
- $190.00 (GST included)
- Status:
- Places are available.
- Location:
- Online
- Tutor:
- Elizabeth Paine
- Sessions:
- To be advised
- Time:
- Flexible: See Description
- Starts:
- Flexible: See Description
- Finishes:
- Flexible: See Description
Social Media - An Introduction to X (formerly Twitter) (Online)
This course provides a comprehensive overview of X, the platform that has revolutionised social media communication. Formerly known as Twitter, X continues to be a powerful tool for personal expression, professional networking, and personal and business brand promotion.
This is an online course with an option to access support as, and when you need. Enrol anytime. No concession. Please refer to the course “Social Media A Beginner‘s Guide (Online)“ for a special offer.
- Course ID:
- OL4SMT
- Price:
- $230.00 (GST included)
- Status:
- Places are available.
- Location:
- Online
- Tutor:
- Elizabeth Paine
- Sessions:
- To be advised
- Time:
- Flexible: See Description
- Starts:
- Flexible: See Description
- Finishes:
- Flexible: See Description
Social Media - An Introduction to X (formerly Twitter) (Online) ***NEW***
This course provides a comprehensive overview of X, the platform that has revolutionised social media communication. Formerly known as Twitter, X continues to be a powerful tool for personal expression, professional networking, and personal and business brand promotion.
This is an online course with an option to access support as, and when you need. Enrol anytime. No concession. Please refer to the course “Social Media A Beginner‘s Guide (Online)“ for a special offer.
- Course ID:
- OL3SMT
- Price:
- $210.00 (GST included)
- Status:
- Places are available.
- Location:
- Online
- Tutor:
- Elizabeth Paine
- Sessions:
- To be advised
- Time:
- Flexible: See Description
- Starts:
- Flexible: See Description
- Finishes:
- Flexible: See Description
Speech Makeover - Voice and Speech Coaching - Elocution (One-to-One)
This course will be delivered using Skype with additional learning materials and voice and speech exercises online. Four one-hour sessions by appointment at times to suit you. Tutor will contact you on receipt of your enrolment.
Protect your voice: These classes are conducted by a fully qualified and highly experienced speech and vocal coach. Successful people know that clear, expressive speech is vital, both in
business and socially.
* Is your speaking style preventing you from achieving your career
goals or business goals?
* Do you want clearer speech and vocal tone? * Do you work in a job where you speak for prolonged periods of time?
* Would you like to improve your spoken English?
If you answered yes, to any of these questions then this course is for you.
Elocution is the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation and engaging delivery. Elocution training will help you to:
* Become an effective speaker
* Speak naturally with distinct pronunciation and articulation
* Avoid common grammatical mistakes and poor speech habits
* Improve your clarity and expressiveness
* Inject vitality and variety into your delivery
* Communicate confidently and effectively
* Reduce nasal tone * Use artistic devices to improve your vocal presentation
* Increase voice projection
* Feel more confident and more in control.
* Reduce wear and tear on your vocal organs.
Lessons by appointment with the tutor. No concession.
- Course ID:
- OL3SMXA
- Price:
- $320.00 (GST exempt)
- Status:
- Places are available.
- Location:
- Online
- Tutor:
- Elizabeth Paine
- Sessions:
- 4 sessions of 1 hour
- Time:
- Flexible: See Description
- Starts:
- Flexible: See Description
- Finishes:
- Flexible: See Description
Speech Makeover - Voice and Speech Coaching - Elocution (One-to-One)
This course will be delivered using Skype with additional learning materials and voice and speech exercises online. Four one-hour sessions by appointment at times to suit you. Tutor will contact you on receipt of your enrolment.
Protect your voice: These classes are conducted by a fully qualified and highly experienced speech and vocal coach. Successful people know that clear, expressive speech is vital, both in
business and socially.
* Is your speaking style preventing you from achieving your career
goals or business goals?
* Do you want clearer speech and vocal tone? * Do you work in a job where you speak for prolonged periods of time?
* Would you like to improve your spoken English?
If you answered yes, to any of these questions then this course is for you.
Elocution is the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation and engaging delivery. Elocution training will help you to:
* Become an effective speaker
* Speak naturally with distinct pronunciation and articulation
* Avoid common grammatical mistakes and poor speech habits
* Improve your clarity and expressiveness
* Inject vitality and variety into your delivery
* Communicate confidently and effectively
* Reduce nasal tone * Use artistic devices to improve your vocal presentation
* Increase voice projection
* Feel more confident and more in control.
* Reduce wear and tear on your vocal organs.
Lessons by appointment with the tutor. No concession.
- Course ID:
- OL4SMXA
- Price:
- $340.00 (GST exempt)
- Status:
- Places are available.
- Location:
- Online
- Tutor:
- Elizabeth Paine
- Sessions:
- 4 sessions of 1 hour
- Time:
- Flexible: See Description
- Starts:
- Flexible: See Description
- Finishes:
- Flexible: See Description
Speech Makeover 2 - Voice and Speech Coaching - Elocution (One-to-one coaching)
This course will be delivered one-to-one using Skype with additional learning materials and voice and speech exercises online. Four forty-five-minute sessions by appointment at times to suit you. Tutor will contact you on receipt of your enrolment.
Successful people know that clear, expressive speech is vital, both in business and socially. It has been designed to allow participants from Speech Makeover 1 to continue to improve their oral communication skills. Your tutor will tailor a series of speech lessons, specifically for your individual need.
Protect your voice: These classes are conducted by a fully qualified and highly experienced speech and vocal coach. No concession.
- Course ID:
- OL3SM2X
- Price:
- $320.00 (GST exempt)
- Status:
- Places are available.
- Location:
- Online
- Tutor:
- Elizabeth Paine
- Sessions:
- 4 sessions of 0.75 hours
- Time:
- Flexible: See Description
- Starts:
- Flexible: See Description
- Finishes:
- Flexible: See Description
Speech Makeover 2 - Voice and Speech Coaching - Elocution (One-to-one coaching)
This course will be delivered one-to-one using Skype with additional learning materials and voice and speech exercises online. Four forty-five-minute sessions by appointment at times to suit you. Tutor will contact you on receipt of your enrolment.
Successful people know that clear, expressive speech is vital, both in business and socially. It has been designed to allow participants from Speech Makeover 1 to continue to improve their oral communication skills. Your tutor will tailor a series of speech lessons, specifically for your individual need.
Protect your voice: These classes are conducted by a fully qualified and highly experienced speech and vocal coach. No concession.
- Course ID:
- OL4SM2X
- Price:
- $340.00 (GST exempt)
- Status:
- Places are available.
- Location:
- Online
- Tutor:
- Elizabeth Paine
- Sessions:
- 4 sessions of 0.75 hours
- Time:
- Flexible: See Description
- Starts:
- Flexible: See Description
- Finishes:
- Flexible: See Description
Agenda
Depending on your requirements your speech lessons can be designed to:
* improve your speech clarity and vocal projection
* refine your ‘Aussie‘ accent and speak naturally with clear articulation
* reduce nasal tone
* show you techniques to deliver your message with confidence and professionalism
* inject vitality and variety into your delivery
* improve your oral and non-verbal presentation skills
* speak persuasively and with a sense of authority
* improve your interpersonal communication skills
* improve your business or social presentation skills
* prepare for or rehearse an important business presentation.
Target audience:
This workshop is suitable for anyone wishing to improve their oral
communication presentation skills and so improve their career prospects.
It is also suitable for both speakers of English as a second language
who would like to take the next step towards reducing their accent.
Your questions answered:
People tell me my speech is letting me down. I‘ve been passed over for
opportunities at work. Is this the workshop for me?
Yes. This course will include techniques to improve your speech clarity
and vocal expression. You‘ll be introduced to new speech habits.
English is not my first language. I speak and write English fluently but
sometimes people have difficulty understanding me because of my accent.
Is this the workshop for me?
Yes. We‘ll focus on improving your clarity.
English is my first language but sometimes people tell me I speak too
fast, or I mumble. Is this the workshop for me?
Yes, there‘ll be exercises to help you practice clear articulation and
clarity.
I‘d like more information or to talk to the tutor about what I‘d like to
achieve from the workshop. Is there someone I can talk to about the
course?
_Yes. The college can put you in touch with your tutor who will be happy
to answer your questions._
Tutor Profile:
Liz Paine is a people development specialist with an extensive history in coaching training and as an organisational development, human resource management and communication specialist. Although her experience in business management is vast and varied, Liz particularly loves her roles as workshop facilitator and leadership coach.
Liz‘s says she gets the biggest buzz from tapping into the potential of others and helping her clients to achieve their career or business goals.
Liz began her career as a drama teacher and applies this creative background to her approach to training so her workshops are always full of interesting activities. Her enthusiasm for participatory style workshops plus her ability to ensure there are always successful outcomes for all participants make her a sought after management consultant, leadership coach and training facilitator.
Liz is equally at home working with young people beginning their career as she is with senior executive staff. Through her two companies: “Learning Insight“ and “The Occasional Speaker“, Liz offers an extensive and diverse range of professional development programs focusing primarily around interpersonal communication, leadership, customer service and business communication.
Today Liz‘s clients include industry associations, both large and small private enterprise, government departments, Industry Training Advisory Boards and private training providers. Liz has developed and delivered training programs for organisations such as The Marina Industries Association of NSW, The NSW Boating Industry Association, Marine Queensland, Toyota Motor Corporation, St Josephs Family Services, various city and regional Councils, The Skilled Group, The National Safety Council of Australia, Principals Associations and schools, National Parks and Wildlife, and international training colleges (and of course one of her particular favourites: Macarthur Community College) . to name just a few.
Materials
Computer with internet access. The tutor, Liz Paine will contact you by email once she is notified of your enrolment.
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