Computing and digital skills
Gain the essential digital understanding you need for work and everyday life
If you’re aged 18 or over and have little or no experience using computers and other digital devices or have low digital skills, you can join our FREE Computing and IT skills programme, taking place during Autumn 2024 and Winter 2024/25.
These courses will give you the essential digital understanding you need for work and everyday life, such as using a computer or other digital devices, and staying safe online.
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ICT for Beginners
Start your digital journey with our ICT for Beginners session. This course is perfect for those who are completely new to computers and devices and want to learn how to use them in a simple and friendly way. We’ll help you get comfortable with understanding basic technology. Gain the skills needed to navigate everyday tasks with confidence.
Learning Highlights:
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Turning on a computer and using basic controls like a mouse and keyboard.
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Navigating the home screen and finding applications.
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Connecting to the internet safely and securely.
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Understanding how to search for information online.
Taking place on:
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Thursday 31 October, 10.30am to 12pm
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Thursday 14 November, 10.30am to 12pm
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Thursday 28 November, 10.30am to 12pm
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Thursday 12 December, 10.30am to 12pm
Introduction to Online Services
Discover how to make use of the digital space with online services. This session will show you how to use the internet to access essential services, shop online, and manage everyday tasks. It’s designed to help you feel more independent and confident in using digital tools. You'll learn how to access helpful services from your computer or mobile device.
Learning Highlights:
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Introduction to setting up online accounts for government services, banking, and shopping.
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Filling out online forms and making payments.
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Using search engines to find reliable information.
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Learning to organize and manage information stored online.
Taking place on:
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Thursday 31 October, 12.30pm to 2pm
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Thursday 14 November, 12.30pm to 2pm
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Thursday 28 November, 12.30pm to 2pm
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Thursday 12 December, 12.30pm to 2pm
Basic email skills
Learn how to stay in touch through email in our Basic Email Skills session. We’ll teach you what you need to know to send and receive emails, keep your messages safe, and even share photos and documents. This session will make communicating online simple and secure.
Learning Highlights:
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Setting up and using an email account.
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Writing, sending, and replying to emails.
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Adding attachments like photos and documents to emails.
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Understanding email security and how to avoid phishing scams.
Taking place on:
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Thursday 31 October, 2.30pm to 4pm
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Thursday 14 November, 2.30pm to 4pm
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Thursday 28 November, 2.30pm to 4pm
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Thursday 12 December, 2.30pm to 4pm
Microsoft Word: Intermediate skills
Build on your basic computer skills and learn how to create more professional-looking documents. This session will help you use Microsoft Word to its full potential, making it easier to write, edit, and share your work. Discover advanced features that can save you time and improve your productivity.
Learning Highlights:
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Formatting documents with styles and using headers and footers
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Using tools like track changes and comments for editing.
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Creating and managing document templates.
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Setting up mail merge for personalized letters or emails.
Taking place on:
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Thursday 7 November, 10am to 12pm
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Thursday 21 November, 10am to 12pm
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Thursday 5 December, 10am to 12pm
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Thursday 19 December, 10am to 12pm
Microsoft Excel: Intermediate skills
Get more out of Excel with this intermediate session. Learn how to manage data, create calculations, and make your spreadsheets more informative. We’ll help you use Excel to organize information and solve everyday problems. Unlock the power of Excel to make data work for you.
Learning Highlights:
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Sorting and filtering data for better organization.
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Using formulas and functions to manage data.
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Creating charts to visualize data and find trends.
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Applying conditional formatting to highlight important information.
Taking place on:
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Thursday 7 November, 12.15pm to 2.15pm
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Thursday 21 November, 12.15pm to 2.15pm
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Thursday 5 December, 12.15pm to 2.15pm
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Thursday 19 December, 12.15pm to 2.15pm
Microsoft Powerpoint: Intermediate skills
Take your presentations to the next level with our PowerPoint session. We’ll show you how to design slides that grab attention and make it easy to share your ideas. Perfect for anyone who wants to improve their presentation skills. Transform your slides into engaging stories that leave a lasting impression.
Learning Highlights:
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Using slide masters and themes for consistent slide design.
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Adding animations and transitions to make presentations more engaging.
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Embedding multimedia like videos and audio into your slides.
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Creating interactive elements using hyperlinks and action buttons.
Taking place on:
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Thursday 7 November, 2.30pm to 4.30pm
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Thursday 21 November, 2.30pm to 4.30pm
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Thursday 5 December, 2.30pm to 4.30pm
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Thursday 19 December, 2.30pm to 4.30pm
