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  • The standard programs for everyday working life
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With our IT courses, both beginners and advanced users can improve their computer and program skills. We build your digital skills step by step, starting with your IT basics.

Our IT courses

  • IT training

    Basic PC knowledge

    • 4 weeks
    • Full-time
    • GFN certificate
    • Safe handling of the PC
    • Entry into digital working
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  • IT training

    PowerPoint & Outlook

    • 4 weeks
    • Full-time
    • GFN certificate
    • Presentations, e-mail communication, scheduling, etc.
    • Accompanying digital learning modules
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  • IT training

    Word & Excel

    • 4 weeks
    • Full-time
    • GFN certificate
    • Basics of word processing & spreadsheets
    • Accompanying digital learning modules
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  • IT training

    Digital collaboration (Xpert DCP®)

    • 4 weeks
    • Full-time
    • Xpert DCP® certificate
    • Digital skills, tools in Microsoft 365
    • Accompanying digital learning modules
    To the course

  • IT training

    PowerPoint & Outlook (part-time)

    • 6 weeks
    • Part-time
    • GFN certificate
    • Presentations, e-mail communication, scheduling, etc.
    • Accompanying digital learning modules
    To the course

  • IT training

    Word & Excel (part-time)

    • 6 weeks
    • Part-time
    • GFN certificate
    • Basics of word processing & spreadsheets
    • Accompanying digital learning modules
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Work future-proof: Expand digital skills with our IT courses

In the working world of today and tomorrow, digital skills are more important than ever. Basic PC skills and Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) have long been standard in everyday working life. There are also topics such as cloud computing, working from home and networked collaboration.

With our IT courses, both beginners and advanced users can improve their computer and program skills. We build your digital skills step by step, starting with your IT basics. After all, in most professions, working with computers is no longer optional, but a prerequisite for a future-proof job.

Our IT courses, such as the Digital Collaboration Training (Xpert DCP®), help you to equip yourself for your tasks in the digital working world.

Further IT training brings many advantages for beginners and advanced users: better job opportunities, more efficient working methods, adaptation to digitalization and personal development.

Why should you do an IT course?

IT training has many advantages for beginners and advanced users:

  • Better job opportunities: With knowledge of various computer programs and technologies, you are more attractive to employers. This will give you a better chance of landing your dream job.
  • Work more efficiently: You can reduce the time spent processing data and using programs. An IT course can therefore help you to make your day-to-day work more efficient.
  • Adapting to digitalization: In today's digital world, it is important to be familiar with different technologies. An IT course will help you to adapt to the changes and stay up to date.
  • Personal development: IT courses can not only qualify you for a job, but also promote your personal development.

Nowadays, knowledge and skills in the use of computers are often taken for granted. Even if you've avoided technical topics up to now, it's worth taking part in IT training now - as an investment in your future. After all, IT is no longer only needed in the workplace. Everyday life is also becoming increasingly IT-heavy.

With the right further training, you can improve your career development opportunities and position yourself optimally on the job market.

Learn IT basics at GFN

The job market is looking for specialists who are familiar with IT. GFN offers a wide range of IT courses for jobseekers and employees.

We are at your side if you have not yet had any experience with Microsoft 365. Advanced students will also find the right IT training course.

If you have any questions about our courses, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We are at your side if you have no experience with Microsoft 365. But advanced users will also find the right IT training for them. We will support you.

What you learn in our IT training courses

"Digital skills", says Achim Berg, President of the industry association Bitkom, "are as important in the digital age as reading and arithmetic". That's why we pick you up exactly where you are with your IT knowledge - and develop your digital skills step by step as required.

  • Theoretical basics & first practical work

    IT beginners who are completely new to working on a PC or laptop are taught the most important IT basics and security-relevant aspects in basic IT courses. Practical exercises take away your fear of technology and teach you how to use the PC safely.

  • The standard applications for everyday work

    If you already know the basics, you can take the next IT course with our Microsoft Office courses. You'll learn the standard applications Word, Excel and PowerPoint in no time. As an advanced user, you can also delve deeper into the respective program.

  • Digital working & communication

    We are increasingly working together in a network and from any location. The applications for efficient collaboration - above all Microsoft 365 with the communication tool Teams - are the subject of our IT courses. You will learn how to make the most of the potential of Microsoft 365 for you and your company - whether in the office, working from home or on the move.

Get started in the digital world of work in 4 simple steps.

  • 1. arrange a consultation appointment

    Give us a call or simply book your desired date online.

  • 2. conduct a consultation

    In person, by phone or via video chat - you will receive comprehensive advice.

  • 3. receive funding

    Apply for funding at the employment agency or job center.

  • 4. start course

    Let's go - you complete your sponsored course at GFN.

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I was very enthusiastic about the courses because the content was taught in a precise and understandable way. The lecturers are very competent. I felt comfortable and well looked after the whole time. I want to stay in my industry, retail, and work more with computers.

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Further training in digital collaboration

Do you have questions about the IT courses? We will be happy to answer them.

IT courses teach basic skills in using computers, software and digital work processes. They are particularly suitable for people who are starting a new career, want to develop their skills or refresh their digital skills - for example, for re-entry into working life, retraining or to prepare for further IT training.

No. You can also start with us without any previous knowledge. All you need is a certain amount of motivation and interest in using computers to get started with the basic course. For the other IT courses, in which you will be introduced to Office applications and digital collaboration, we require basic PC skills. You will learn step by step how to work with programs such as Word, Excel or Outlook and how to use digital tools safely in your everyday working life.

Yes, your IT course at GFN - like all continuing education courses - usually takes place online from home . However, you are never left alone, but learn live with lecturers and other participants and always have learning support at your side during group and practice phases.

The necessary hardware, including accessories, will be delivered to your home in good time before the course starts. Don't worry: even participants who have no previous experience with online training will have no problems. And if there are any problems, you will always have a contact person at GFN who will help you quickly and easily.

In IT courses at GFN, you will work with the most important Office applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Depending on the course, you will also learn how to use newer tools from the complete Microsoft 365 solution, e.g. Teams, SharePoint or the OneDrive cloud storage service.

IT skills are a basic requirement in almost all professions today. An IT course helps you to work confidently with digital tools and makes you fit for office and administrative tasks.

Employers today generally look for basic digital skills - and not just for applications in the commercial or organizational field.

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