Skills Development
Computers and the Internet have become firmly established as required tools of the trade for Realtors®. Real Estate Professionals who are skilled in the use these new tools have a definite advantage. Those who stubbornly resist change and resent having to learn new skills will find themselves left behind their more savvy competitors.
We offer personal and group training in the Toronto, Hamilton and Brantford areas.
As of October 2002, Jelve Design (our parent company) has been recognized as an Approved Education Provider by the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO).
Training is available in the following subjects:
- Using Image-editing Software
This course was approved by RECO to qualify for 3 Mandatory Continuing Education (MCE) credits.
When photos are to be published on the Web or sent by email, it is essential that the raw image created by the digital camera or scanner be edited with photo editing software.
Topics covered in our Image Editing Software training include:
- Choosing a Image Editing program
- Image enhancement, including sharpening and contrast adjustment
- Cropping and straightening images
- Resizing
- Understanding image resolution
- Web optimization for faster display on web pages and faster sending and retrieval of emails
- Managing image collections and files
- Understanding file types used for images
- Image manipulation (e.g. adding a blue sky or removing an unsightly
trash can from an image)
- Digital Photography
The digital camera revolution has had a huge impact on the Real Estate world. At a fraction of the cost of film and processing, digital photos are extremely well-suited to web publication and email marketing campaigns.
Our training sessions can help you choose the right camera, understand basic camera operation, including what settings to use to get the best image to place on the internet or send by email.
Advanced courses are available in:
- Interior architectural photography
- Creating your own virtual tours and panoramic photos
- Internet Tools
Two of the most common computer activities are browsing the Internet and using email. We can teach you how to get the most out of each of these tasks.
Some of the topics covered in our Internet Tools training are:
- Creating and using mailing lists
- Sending photos and illustrations by email
- Attaching files to email
- Setting up multiple email accounts for multiple users of the same computer
- Using mailing rules to sort incoming mail
- Sending web pages by email
- Blocking unwanted email
- Making the most of the Favorites folder
- Configuring the browser view for largest viewable area
- Screen resolution settings
- Using multiple windows for maximum browser efficiency
- Searching the web effectively
- Using instant messaging software
- Security and virus prevention
- Using discussion boards
- Accessing web on cell phones and PDA's
- Custom Training and Consultation
We can tailor our training programs to help you in just the specific areas required. Group seminars can be booked for brokerages or real estate board groups. Contact us for more information.
