No Level
Adult!Short Course
Community Learning
IT Skills for Beginners
Improve your computer skills and feel confident to move to an accredited course.
- Attendance - Part-time
- Duration - 5 weeks
- Start Date - 15 January
- Where - Pioneer Higher Skills Centre
COURSE
OVERVIEW
Computers can be intimidating, especially if you didn’t grow up with them. Some tasks that seem simple to experienced users can seem impossible to new users. In this free, friendly course you’ll learn more about the types of computers and operating systems in use today. You’ll also gain a better understanding of the basic parts of a computer, how applications are used, connecting to the Internet, and much more.
This computer basics course goes at your own pace to make sure you understand the basics. On the course you will learn buttons and ports on a Computer and what the basic parts do. You will learn about Microsoft office and the internet and how to keep yourself safe online. At the end of the course you will have the confidence to try new things and move on to our next digital level.
Classes will run on Thursdays, 10:00am – 12:30pm
The first session of this course will be an assessment and classes will start the following week.
To join this course, email ace@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
Finance and Funding
Free if you do not already hold a Level 1 in Digital Skills or have been assessed at Level 1 or below.
Entry Requirements
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Assessment Methods
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Course Progression
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WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO
Wide range of jobs in this industry
Excellent choice of employers in this industry
Qualifications & levels explained
There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.
Find the perfect career
We can help you find that perfect career even if you’re not sure what it is yet! At Kirklees College, our mission is to make you as successful as you can be, from finding the right career to gaining the right skills.