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Raising the Bar | Microsoft and Adobe Specialists

Enrol for a Microsoft Office, Adobe or Web Design Training Course to:

  • Upgrade your skills and enhance your job prospects
  • Make yourself more valuable to your current employer
  • Save yourself time and frustration when using these applications
  • Learn new tools and skills to implement into your current workflows
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  • Package Deals | Raising the Bar

    Package Deals
    3 for 2

    You can save up to $440! Book any 2 days of training and receive the 3rd day FREE!
    conditions apply


  • New Courses at Raising the Bar

    We have four new courses on our schedule: PHP, SQL, Visio, Javascript and Publisher. You can view the scheduled dates and outlines for these courses on our website or call us on 02 99298845 to speak to one of our consultants.


  • New SQL training courses coming soon!

    Raising the Bar will shortly be conducting new SQL training courses. SQL Advanced and SQL - Beginning Administration


Training Course Package Deals | 3 for 2

Package Deals at Raising the Bar

Book any 2 days of Microsoft Office

or Adobe training courses and receive a 3rd day FREE!

That's a saving of up to $440. Any course, any person.

Free resit for up to 4 months

conditions apply

Windows 7 and OSX | PC or MAC

We can train on MAC or PC (OSX or Windows 7)

Call us for Microsoft Office training courses on a MAC


Raising the Bar's NEW Training Centre in North Sydney NSW

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Student Comments
  • Excel Course Sydney - Basic
    Fabulous - presented really well. Perfect amount of basic knowledge, extra intermediate tips etc. All information was perfect for basic level class and no aspect was taught for too long/too in depth for our level
    Gillian

  • Excel Basic Training Course - 2003
    Very easy for us computer illiterate people like me to upgrade my skills, and I now feel able to work through my manual at my own leisure
    Kerrie

  • Word Basic Training Course - 2003
    Excellent course for someone who requires a working knowlege of word for basis day to day transactions
    Barry

  • Excel Training Course - Intermediate
    It was excellent.Would consider doing the next level after putting this one to use for a while.
    Karen

  • Access Training Course Sydney - Basic
    Lecturer did a brilliant job. Actually found Access to be fun!!!!!!!!
    Katie

  • Excel Training course Sydney - Advanced
    I would recommend the course to everyone who hasn't done an excel course even if you think you have been using it for years you will definitely learn new things or new ways to do things
    Ann

  • Project Training Course - Basic
    Resource creation and assignment of resources to tasks. project information and calendar creation.
    Kirstin

  • PowerPoint Training Course Sydney - Advanced
    One of the best computer related training sessions I have been to. Thank you!
    Carol

  • HTML Basic Training Course
    The whole company was very professional, The HTML trainer Jonathon was great. Cerena - very helpful and personable at all times - before, during and after the course. Would highly recomment RTB to anyone. :)
    Jenny

  • Excel Training Course - Advanced
    Have attended several courses from company - consistently high standard & always happy with outcomes learnt during the day
    Fiona

  • Excel Training Course Sydney - Advanced
    I should have done this course 10 years ago!
    Margaret

  • PowerPoint Course Sydney - Basic 2007
    I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Kate was charming and extremely helpful. Fab was also a delight. I paid for this course out of my own pocket and I feel that it was money well spent. I am considering returning to do other courses.
    Judith

  • HTML Basic Training Course
    Very impressed with the overall course
    Kobie

  • Project Training Course Sydney - Basic
    Very useful, recommended to all Project Managers
    Nathan

  • Excel Advanced Training Course - 2007
    Great course, would be happy to come back here for future training in other courses
    Scott

  • Excel Training Course Sydney - Intermediate
    Craig is a great instructor and really knows his stuff and is very patient.
    Amanda

  • Excel Advanced Training Course - 2003
    Craig was a very patient and helpful teacher. I would definitely recommend Raising the Bar to anyone wishing to undertake an IT course.
    Sarah

  • Excel Intermediate Training Course - 2007
    I was very impressed and my expectations were exceded. Sean is a great instructor - the best computing one i have encountered. Thanks for insitlling enthusisam into Excel - I never thought it would be possible!
    Sophia

  • Photoshop Essentials Training Course - CS5
    Great! Another professional, well informed and friendly Course Trainer! :)
    Jenny

  • Project Training Course - Basic
    I wish I had done it years ago and not wasted so much time doing the wrong thing the long way around
    Paul

  • PowerPoint Basic Training Course - 2007
    Ive done a few courses now with RTB and I will continue to come back because the staff are great and the course content is well structured. Always a pleasure to attend a class! Thankyou :)
    Sue-Ellen

  • Excel Training Course Sydney - Basic
    Great Basic course. Expected to feel intimidated, but thanks to Craig I didn't.
    Agnes

  • Excel Training Course Sydney - Intermediate
    I had a great learning experience and no longer have a fear of excel. Thank you Kate
    Maxine

  • Word Training Course - Advanced
    I thoroughly enjoyed this course and am racing back to my desk to apply for the Advanced course!! Thank you Craig.
    Sarah

  • HTML Basic Training Course
    entire course was relevant to both professional and hobby interests
    Geoff

  • Excel Advanced Training Course - 2003
    very interesting and useful!
    Daniel

  • HTML Basic Training Course
    Excellent, everything was easy to understand and well explained. Great course!
    Stephanie

  • Excel Training Course Sydney - Intermediate
    Kate was very patient and seemed to have her finger on the pulse of where everyone was up to. Maintained her usual high standard
    Richard

  • Access Training Course - Intermediate
    Think I learnt alot more than in an ACCESS course I recently did at evening college over 4 weeks!
    Elaine

  • Project Training Course - Advanced
    John did an excellent job juggling people of different skill levels allowing everyone to keep up but not frustrating the more proficient. Thanks, Really well done
    Richard

  • Outlook Course - Advanced 2007
    I thought the course was handled professionally and would recommended to anybody wanting to know more about Outlook 2007
    Brett

  • Excel Training Course Sydney - Advanced
    Wish I knew how to do some of these things years ago - it would have made my job so much easier. Great course.
    Leanne

  • Photoshop Essentials Training Course - CS5
    The whole course was what I expected plus more!
    Stefan

  • Excel Intermediate Training Course - 2007-2010
    I really enjoyed the course yesterday. What I like about it is the latest technology they used. All desks equipped with Apple Imac (21.5”) with the latest software application.
    Adhi

  • Access Intermediate Training Course - 2007
    I will be very happy to come next time with another paid course to go to next level
    Avinash

  • Word Training Course Sydney - Advanced
    These course have been excellent, some of the best presented and interactive courses I've been on. I like the fact we can ask any question, and it will be answered. Have already recommended it to others.
    Joanne

  • Project Basic Training Course - 2007
    Great course & well presented. Craig was great.
    Jason

  • Excel Training Course - Basic
    I really enjoyed this course. It was really well suited to anyone, even with a basic knowledge of excel. I cant wait to do the next couse!
    Narelle

  • Excel Training Course - Intermediate
    Well presented. Kate was very patient and covered all aspects to a high standard.
    Ken

  • Access Training Course Sydney - Basic
    Extremely good learning - happy with the whole package - cant wait to do the next one
    Steven

  • PowerPoint Training Course - Basic
    this has been the best presented course i have attended. i look forward to attending further courses with you
    Tim

  • Excel Basic Training Course - 2003
    I would like to say that the Staff here are Exceptional To your Business, Polite Easy to talk to and very helpful. Cheryl Mason
    Cheryl

  • Excel Training Course - Intermediate
    The best course I have done in years. Presenter most professional and helpful, my sincere thanks.
    David

  • HTML Basic Training Course
    entire course was relevant to both professional and hobby interests
    Geoff

  • Adobe Dreamweaver Training Course
    The whole course was relevant, very informative and well presented.
    Deborah

  • Access Training Course - Intermediate
    High quality as with all the other courses this company has offered...excellent.
    Paul

  • Word Training Course - Basic
    I am looking forward to putting my new skills into practise. This course was extremley well presented and really enhanced my skills. Thanks Kate
    Alicia

  • Excel Intermediate Training Course - 2007
    Excellent course, I thoughly enjoyed the content that was presented. I now feel confident with the excel program. Thankyou :)
    Sally

  • Project Training Course - Basic
    Should have done this course years ago, would haved saved a lot of time and angst. Thanks John
    John

  • Access Training Course Sydney - Intermediate
    Craig is an excellent presenter - despite this being a computer course, Craig spoke without jargon, making it easy to understand. A great course, thankyou.
    Hannah

  • Access Training Course - Basic
    Excellent, I thought I knew quite a lot, I know I have a lot to learn but am now quite motivated to practice and learn more.
    Lindsay

  • Dreamweaver Essentials Training Course - CS5
    The whole course was relevant and well presented. It was very informative
    Deborah

  • Excel Training Course Sydney - Basic
    Can now go home and attempt to impress the husband with an excel home budget!!!!!
    Cheri

  • Excel Course - Advanced
    The entire course was helpfull and usefull. Especially like that we keep our manual. Class was very well conducted.
    Daniel

Group Training

Raising the Bar also conducts courses on-site (your premises) or at our new training centre in small groups (max 8 students) ensuring more individual attention, whilst the use of adult and accelerated learning techniques give both you and your staff total confidence they are receiving the highest quality training.

If you would like additional information please follow this link to the Group Training page.

Training Rooms

Our training rooms have the latest intel processors, 2 Gb of ram, 22 inch Samsung LCD monitors, Windows 7, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office 2003, Adobe Creative Suite, ultra wide screen high resolution projectors and large custom made computer desks creating a beautifully presented and  comfortable learning environment. Our training rooms are available to hire upon request.

Raising the Bar | Mobile Training Solutions
Microsoft Office 2010 Training Courses
Adobe Training Courses
Adobe Dreamweaver Training Courses
Adobe Photoshop Training Courses
Adobe InDesign Training Courses

Catalogue of Adobe and Microsoft Office Training Courses
(All prices include GST and package prices not yet calculated)

 
 MicrosoftApplicationLevelVersionDaysPrice
AdobeAcrobatEssentials9 Pro1$440
AdobeDreamweaverEssentialsCS53$1,320
AdobeDreamweaverDynamicCS53$1,320
AdobeFlashEssentialsCS52$880
AdobeIllustratorEssentialsCS52$880
AdobeIllustratorAdvancedCS51$440
AdobeInDesignEssentialsCS52$880
AdobeInDesignAdvancedCS51$440
AdobePhotoshopEssentialsCS52$880
AdobePhotoshopAdvancedCS51$440
MicrosoftAccessEssentials2007-20103$1,320
MicrosoftAccessAdvanced2007-20102$880
MicrosoftAccessVBA Basic-3$1,320
MicrosoftExcelLevel 12011 (MAC)1$365
MicrosoftExcelLevel 22011 (MAC)1$365
MicrosoftExcelBasic2007-20101$365
MicrosoftExcelIntermediate2007-20101$365
MicrosoftExcelAdvanced2007-20101$365
MicrosoftExcelBasic20031$365
MicrosoftExcelIntermediate20031$365
MicrosoftExcelAdvanced20031$365
MicrosoftExcelFormulas and Functions-1$365
MicrosoftExcelVBA Basic-3$1,320
MicrosoftOfficeUpgrade20101$365
MicrosoftOfficeUpgrade20071$365
MicrosoftOutlookBasic20101$365
MicrosoftOutlookAdvanced20101$365
MicrosoftOutlookBasic20071$365
MicrosoftOutlookAdvanced20071$365
MicrosoftOutlookBasic20031$365
MicrosoftOutlookAdvanced20031$365
MicrosoftPowerPointLevel 12011 (MAC)1$365
MicrosoftPowerPointLevel 22011 (MAC)1$365
MicrosoftPowerPointBasic2007-20101$365
MicrosoftPowerPointAdvanced2007-20101$365
MicrosoftPowerPointBasic20031$365
MicrosoftPowerPointAdvanced20031$365
MicrosoftProjectTimeline and Task Management20101$365
MicrosoftProjectResource Management20101$365
MicrosoftProjectBasic2003-20071$365
MicrosoftProjectAdvanced2003-20071$365
MicrosoftPublisherEssentials2007-20101$365
MicrosoftPublisherAdvanced2007-20101$365
MicrosoftVisioEssentials20101$365
MicrosoftWordLevel 12011 (MAC)1$365
MicrosoftWordLevel 22011 (MAC)1$365
MicrosoftWordBasic2007-20101$365
MicrosoftWordIntermediate2007-20101$365
MicrosoftWordAdvanced2007-20101$365
MicrosoftWordBasic20031$365
MicrosoftWordIntermediate20031$365
MicrosoftWordAdvanced20031$365
ProgrammingPHPEssentials-2$880
ProgrammingPHPIntermediate-2$880
ProgrammingSQLEssentials-1$440
Web DesignCSSAdvanced32$880
Web DesignCSSEssentials-2$880
Web DesignHTMLAdvanced51$440
Web DesignHTMLEssentials-1$440
Web DesignJavaScriptEssentials-2$880

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