Acorn's Workshops


We have many unique workshops available to you. These workshops cover a variety of subject areas.

All of our workshops can be delivered in-house and can be tailored to your organisation’s needs. If you are interested in a specific topic area you can browse for a workshop using the categories below. Alternatively use the search engine to find workshops by typing in keywords related to your topic.


Microsoft Office Applications Productiv_IT Workshops

Our Productiv_IT workshops are unique. They are a range of specialised IT workshops designed to provide you with the tools and techniques to maximise your productivity. The Productiv_IT workshops are designed by IT professionals. They focus on putting you in control of your MS Office applications with highly effective tips and procedures for getting the most from your software.

Our Productiv_IT workshops are available in Microsoft Office 2003, 2007 and 2010.

Microsoft Office Applications:
MS Office Upgrade - 2003 & 2007 to 2010
MS Outlook
MS Excel
MS Word
MS Powerpoint
MS Project
MS Visio
Productiv_IT with MS Office
MS Windows (XP and Win7)

Other Services
Acorn can also develop and deliver Information Technology Courses to suit your needs across a range of disciplines - web, virtualisation, storage, security and IT Service Management, monitoring and reporting. Contact John to discuss your requirements.
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Writing Skills
Basic English for Public Servants
Fundamental Writing Skills for NESB
Fundamental Writing Skills for Public Servants
Write to Succeed
Report and Ministerial Writing
Writing Skills for Executive Assistants
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Executive Assistant Workshops
The New Executive Assistant
Productiv_IT with Outlook for Executive Assistants
Productiv_IT with Office for Executive Assistants
Manager and EA Productivity Program
Writing Skills for Executive Assistants
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Personal Development
Productivity and Time Management
Selection Criteria and Interview Skills
Conflict Resolution
Develop Unlimited Confidence
Assertiveness in the APS Environment
Emotional Intelligence
Stress Relief and Stress Reduction in the APS
Train the Trainer
Understanding Your Personality Type Using MBTI
Time Management
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Project Management
Fundamentals of Project Management
Productiv_IT with Outlook for Project Teams
Productiv_IT with Microsoft Project
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Communication Skills
Communication Skills
Negotiating Skills
Communication, Influencing & Negotiation Skills
Productive Meetings and Minute Taking
Dynamic Presentations
Telephone Techniques
Professional Speaking Skills
Presenting Complex Content Clearly
Influencing Skills
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Customer Service
Customer Service for Frontline Managers
Customer Service for Frontline Staff
Dealing with Difficult Clients, Colleagues and Situations
Telephone Techniques
Call Centre Skills
IT Help Desk Skills
Conflict Resolution
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Leadership & Supervision
The New Supervisor
Innovation Skills for the Public Service
Building a Better Team
Manager and EZ Productivity Program
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