HCN offers targeted training courses that are extremely cost effective. Class sizes are limited to ten (10) learners in order to facilitate individual attention, which speeds up the learning process. Training is conducted at the HCN office or on the customer site for large groups from the same organisation.

HCN is accredited by ISETT SETA in line with SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority) Qualifications - Accreditation No. ACC 2007/07/043. All training is provided by qualified staff and we also have qualified Assessors and Moderators.

Discounts are available for large groups as well as for students and teachers of public educational institutions. 

On Saturday 14 July 2007 HCN hosted a spectacular graduation ceremony at the Mmabatho Tusk Hotel School for its second batch of students.

We currently offer the following courses:

End User Computing - R4,400.00, plus R200.00 registration fee
Customer Service Course - R1,000.00

The various parts of the End User Computing course can be completed individually as follows:

Computer Skills - R400.00, plus R200.00 registration fee
Word Processing - R1,200.00, plus R200.00 registration fee
Spreadsheet - R1,200.00, plus R200.00 registration fee
Presentation - R1,400.00, plus R200.00 registration fee
Internet and Email - R1,200.00, plus R200.00 registration fee

Registration requirements

Ability to read and write English
Certified copy of ID
One ID photo
Deposit or full payment

Finance can be arranged for qualifying students.

End User Computing Studies

R4,600.00

 This instructor led course is aimed at a wide range of users - from the beginner who has no experience using a Personal Computer (PC), to the intermediate user with some experience. It is also suitable for the advanced computer user who needs a refresher course on specific areas such as Internet and email usage or research techniques.

This course is run over a one month period and students who successfully complete the course will be issued with a National Certificate. Courses start on the first Monday of each month.

Outcomes

At the end of this course students will be able to perform the following among others -

Identify the parts and peripherals of a computer
Explain how a computer works
Describe a computer network and its various forms
Create, open, print, save and close documents (Word Processing, Spreadsheet and Presentation)
Enter, format, edit and manipulate text, data and images in documents (Word Processing, Spreadsheet and Presentation)
Graphs and Functions - Spreadsheet
Animations and Transitions - Presentation
Access the Internet and use the World Wide Web
Send and receive emails
Conduct research and use search engines to find information on the Internet

Course structure

This course consists of several shorter courses. Students need to complete all of the following in order to have a good understanding of the computer and Internet technology:

Computer Skills - hardware, software and networks, along with mouse and keyboard skills
Word Processing, Spreadsheet and Presentation - Open Office Productivity Suite
Internet and Email

Attendance Options

One week full time lectures, plus 30 hours practicals over a three week period, or
Three months part time - lectures on Mondays and Wednesdays from 16h30 to 18h30.

Payment Options

A registration fee of R200 is included in the price of this course. There are two payment options available -

Full payment of R3,200.00 before the start of the course, or
Deposit of R1,200.00 before the start of the course, plus two (2) monthly installments of R1,000.00 each.

Direct deposits into our bank account are preferred, but cash is also welcome.

Our banking details can be found here.

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  Word Processing or Spreadsheet Courses

R1,400.00 each

Course structure

Each of these courses are run as follows -

• Three days full time, or
• Six weeks part time on Mondays and Wednesdays from 16h30 to 18h30.

Payment Options

A registration fee of R200 is included in the price of each of these courses. The payment options are -

Full payment of R1,400.00 in advance, or
Deposit of R700.00, plus one monthly installment of R700.00.

Direct deposits into our bank account are preferred, but cash is also welcome.

Our banking details can be found here.

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  Presentation

R1,600.00

• Introduction to Presentation
• Templates
• Slide layout, background, format, effects, master page, edit contents, add new slide
• Create, save, open, close, print presentation
• Insert, edit, delete clip art and images
• Animation and transition

Attendance Options

• Three days full time, or
• Six weeks part time on Mondays and Wednesdays from 16h30 to 18h30.

Payment Options

A registration fee of R200 is included in the price of this course. There are two payment options available -

Full payment of R1,600.00 in advance, or
Deposit of R800.00, plus one monthly installment of R800.00.

Direct deposits into our bank account are preferred, but cash is also welcome.

Our banking details can be found here.

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  Internet and Email

R1,400.00

• Introduction to the Internet
• Search engines, finding information on the Internet
•  Sign up for a free email address, send and receive emails
• WWW, File Transfer Protocol
• Solving common problems

Attendance Options

Two days full time,or
Four weeks part time on Mondays and Wednesdays from 16h30 to 18h30..

Payment Options

A registration fee of R200 is included in the price of this course. There are two payment options available -

Full payment of R1,400.00 in advance, or
Deposit of R700.00, plus one monthly installment of R700.00.

Direct deposits into our bank account are preferred, but cash is also welcome.

Our banking details can be found here.

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  Customer Service Course

R1,000.00

This course teaches the student why customer service is important and how to provide excellent customer service. It helps the student to identify the various customer types and to tailor their service to provide an enjoyable experience for the customer.

Course structure

This instructor led course is run on a full time basis over one (1) day.

Payment Options

Payment in full is due before the start of the course.

Direct deposits into our bank account are preferred, but cash is also welcome.

Our banking details can be found here.