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The distance learning Lotus Notes R5 course is the perfect home study course to ensure that you succeed in this exciting field. Our uniquely flexible Lotus Notes R5 home learning course has no time limits. You can start your home learning course whenever you like and there are no deadlines to meet, so you can adapt your distance education course to meet your needs, all from the comfort of your own home.

Once you have registered on the distance education Lotus Notes R5 course you will be assigned a personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. Your dedicated personal tutor is always on hand to answer any query you may have, no matter how big or small, and you will also have access to a dedicated course advisor who offers guidance and advice.

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Lotus Notes R5 Course

A Distance Learning Course of 1 Lesson
Course Description
This series provides a comprehensive overview of Lotus Notes R5. It introduces basic concepts such as navigation, views, databases, and security. Use of mail with Lotus Notes R5 is covered in detail, along with using the calendar and Address Books. This series also discusses using Lotus Notes to surf the Web, editing, formatting, and managing documents, and linking and attaching files to Notes documents. Advanced topics include finding and viewing data, replication, and using Notes remotely.
Course Syllabus
GETTING AROUND IN NOTES

Introduces users to running Lotus Notes, logging in, and getting around the Notes windows.
  • Starting Notes
  • Introduction to the Notes Program
  • Views and the Notes Windows
  • Using Databases
  • Notes Security and Exiting

READING AND SENDING MAIL

Explains how to exchange electronic mail memos in Lotus Notes.
  • Viewing Pending Mail
  • Reading Mail
  • Creating Mail Memos
  • Addressing Mail
  • Typing and Sending Mail

MANAGING MAIL

Shows how to use Lotus Notes to manage waiting messages and sort incoming messages.
  • Tips for Using Mail
  • Managing the Inbox
  • Stationery and Link Messages
  • Inbox Rules and Out of Office Notices
  • Mail Preferences
  • Managing the Mail File

USING THE CALENDAR

Shows how to manage the Lotus Notes calendar for Appointments, Reminders, and other events. Users also learn how to create and manage a list of To Do items and assign To Do tasks to co-workers.
  • Looking at the Calendar
  • Setting Appointments and Reminders
  • Editing and Managing Entries
  • Managing Tasks
  • Calendar Printing and Options

MEETINGS AND ADDRESS BOOKS

Shows how to manage meetings and use the address book in Lotus Notes.
  • Creating and Answering Meeting Invitations
  • Managing Meeting Plans
  • Using with Address Books
  • Managing Contacts
  • Creating Categories and Groups

BROWSING THE WEB

Provides an introduction to using Lotus Notes to surf the World Wide Web.
  • Setting Up Notes for Web Browsing
  • Surfing the Web
  • Managing Web Page Retrieval
  • Customizing the Welcome Page
  • Mailing Pages and Managing Storage

EDITING DOCUMENTS

Explains how to edit, format, and manage text in Notes documents.
  • Document Properties and Fields
  • Formatting Text and Paragraphs
  • Marking and Finding Text
  • Creating Links and Sections
  • Using Document Styles
  • Printing Documents

USING DOCUMENT TABLES

Shows how to create and enter data in tables within Notes documents.
  • Creating Tables
  • Changing Table Size and Dimensions
  • Changing Table Layout
  • Giving Colors and Borders to Tables

FILE ATTACHMENTS AND LINKS

  • Explains how to link or attach files to Notes documents.
  • Adding Attachments
  • Receiving Attachments
  • Importing and Exporting Files
  • Linking to External Data
  • Embedding Objects

FINDING AND VIEWING DATA

Shows how to search databases and how to create and manage folders, views, and agents.
  • Indexing and Searching Databases
  • Advanced Searching
  • Creating Views
  • Creating Folders and Agents

REPLICATION

Explains how to manage database replication in Notes.
  • Understanding Replication
  • Replicating Databases
  • Using the Replicator Page

USING NOTES REMOTELY

Shows how to use Lotus Notes from a location away from a direct connection to the Notes servers.
  • Preparing to Go On the Road
  • Managing Location Documents
  • Setting Up Notes to Connect Remotely
  • Connecting to an Internet Server
  • Using a Remote Connection
Qualifications

Printable Transcript

On completion of this course you may print a transcript off as evidence of your progression throughout the course.

Study Options

This course is an online course. With online study you have access to your entire course from the start of your studies. You can access your course materials, and submit all of your question papers to your personal tutor, online from anywhere in the World using your unique student account.

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Studying Online. If you would like to study online we cannot accept payment for course fees in instalments, instead course fees must be paid in full at the point of enrolment. The reason for this is due to the fact that when you study online you have access to all of your course materials from the outset.

 

 

 

Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 40 hrs.

Additional Information
This course is different to other courses hosted on Elearnuk. The course is supplied by Stonebridge Associated Colleges in conjunction with Stonebridge IT School.

Once you have enrolled and paid for your course you will receive an email within 24-72 hours. The email will contain your username and password to login to your course.
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