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Training

We provide training in the following topics. If you need other training, please ask – even if we can’t provide it, we probably know an affiliate who can!

Our qualified trainers are happy to customise any of our training courses to suit your skill level, staff numbers and budget.

Contact us for a chat or a quote.

Email

Learn how to use your email program more effectively, manage those contacts and mailboxes, avoid spam and learn strategies to backup and maintain a healthy email system.

Mailing Lists & eNewsletters

Learn how to set up an automated online mailing list system which your clients can self subscribe to – or unsubscribe from – and make beautiful looking email newsletters.

Social Media

Learn how to set up your business Facebook page correctly to avoid security and spam problems. Tips and tricks of maintaining a healthy social media presence and grow your client community. Learn how you can cross market to your website using a Facebook or Instagram feed.

WordPress Basics

Learn how to use WordPress, the world’s leading website platform, to build and maintain your website content.

Distribution Software

If you are in the accommodation business, you need to know how to sell your rooms online. We can provide help with ResOnline, Booking.com and other distribution channels.

LibreOffice – Free Office Suite

Are you sick of paying one big company for updates and licences for basic office software?

Did you know you can download and use a 100% free word processor, spreadsheet, drawing and presentation program that is widely supported and runs on Linux, Mac or Windows?

We can train you how to use this software because we have been using it ourselves in our own business for over a decade!

Thunderbird & Lightning – Free Email and Calendar Suite

Did you know you can download and use a 100% free email and calendar program that is supported by Mozilla and runs on Linux, Mac or Windows?

We can train you how to use this software because we have been using it ourselves in our own business for over a decade!

iPV6

Our iPV6 network protocol training is delivered by accredited iPV6 trainer Karl Auer of Into6

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Cybersecurity

The aim of our seminar is to raise awareness and give business owners and staff effective strategies to reduce risks and costs to the business.
It also helps with personal data on home devices.

DON’T LET YOUR BUSINESS BECOME A STATISTIC…

  • More than 60% of small businesses go out of business within 6 months of a cyber-attack
  • More than 43% of cyber-attacks target small businesses, as a way of finding back doors to large enterprises
  • It takes an average of 23 days to resolve a cyber-attack
  • Size and location don’t matter – small businesses in our region have suffered cyber-attacks in recent months
  • Mobile phones and devices are increasingly targeted, but often neglected when thinking about security

In our Cyber Security Seminar you will learn about:

  • Current Threats, Risks and Statistics
  • Social Engineering
  • Ransomware, Phishing and Invoice Scams
  • How to Recognise Fake Emails
  • How to Choose Passwords and PINS Wisely
  • How to Protect Mobile devices such as Smartphones, iPhones and iPads
  • Safer Web Browsing & Facebook Use
  • Physical Security and Removable Media
  • Meeting PCI Standards for EFTPOS and Credit Cards
  • Backup Strategies

Customised training for specific industry sectors is also available – just ask us.

Duration: The seminar runs for 3.5 hours including 2 x 15 minute breaks OR as 2 x 1.5 hour seminars.

A minimum of 6 people are needed to run a course. Please contact us to book a date for your seminar or to find out when the next public seminar is running.