Events in the North West 

• • Cloud computing - what is it and what can it do for my business?

  • Location: One Central Park, Manchester | Show on map

  • Date and Time: 04 Oct 10 12:30PM - 4:45PM

  • Cloud computing has become a subject of increasing interest over the last few years but what exactly is 'cloud' and what does it mean for business both now and in the longer term? This event gives you the opportunity to hear experts describe exactly what is meant by 'cloud computing', to hear from businesses already using cloud services and gaining benefits, to quiz an expert...

• • Make or break: Using IT skills to start your own business

  • Location: International Business Centre, Warrington | Show on map

  • Date and Time: 05 Oct 10 9:00AM - 08 Oct 10 - 4:00PM

  • Free ICT awareness training to help you start your business the right way and on-going mentoring support once you’ve started trading. To give your ‘big idea’ the best chance of success, good planning and preparation are essential. Make or break: Starting your own business is module led using ‘learning CDs’ that give real life examples to the risks involved in starting up and best...

• • E-safety and youth arts

  • Location: Cornerhouse, Manchester | Show on map

  • Date and Time: 14 Oct 10 10:00AM - 4:15PM

  • This one day course is essential training for anyone using or looking to use the internet, computers and other media technologies when working with young people in the arts. It will provide participants with an understanding and relevant resources to ensure that the young people they are working with can make informed decisions within digital environments. This course raises...