Digital and IT

First Steps with Computers

Introduction - Non Regulated

What is Introduction?

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

During the course we will cover the very basics of using computers: using a mouse and keyboard, basic Internet searches, finding, opening, and closing files and programs, and following basic instructions to use a computer for a given purpose (such as writing a letter).

The course lasts for two days and students will learn by doing, performing basic computer operations to learn new skills.

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Introduction

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

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Course description

This brand new course is intended to provide those who lack confidence using computers to take their first steps in the subject.

Course content

This is for total beginners to computers we will teach you how to:

Use a mouse comfortably (click, double-click, right-click, scroll)
Use a keyboard (understand what Enter does, what the spacebar is)
Perform a very basic Internet search (open a browser, type in search terms, visit results)
Open and close files and applications (such as Word, Google Chrome)
Follow basic digital instructions (close that document, open a browser, search for a website)

What can this course lead to?

Students completing this course might then go on to study other digital courses at the college; it is the very first stage of digital learning for people not confident with computers.

Course session dates

Community Learning Objective

Improving essential skills (English, ESOL, maths, digital)

When does this start and end?

We have 3 different start dates for this course:

5 September 2024 - 6 September 2024
20 January 2025 - 21 January 2025
1 May 2025 - 2 May 2025

What are the entry requirements?

No formal qualifications are required.

This sector employs over 35,000 people, in-demand skills and qualities that employers are looking for include problem solving, communication skills and creativity.

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