Computing and digital skills for Deaf people

Computing for Deaf People

City Lit offer computing classes at different levels for deaf people, from beginners to European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) level 2. Our tutors will help you find the right course to meet your needs. Classes are taught in BSL.

For deaf computing courses you will need to come to an initial assessment session to make sure you find the right class. Please contact us by SMS text on 07642818557 or email deafskills@citylit.ac.uk to make an appointment.

In order to join our deaf computing courses, you need to have an interview and initial assessment first.

Watch computing student Pooja discuss her experience of studying at City Lit.

Courses available both in-person and online

Join us in the heart of London for in-person classes. Our modern campus in Covent Garden is easy to reach and buzzing with creativity. With modern purpose-built facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, it’s the perfect space to support your learning journey. Explore our facilities >

Prefer learning online? Our live online courses bring expert teaching to you, wherever you are.

Whether you choose to study in-person or online, all our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. Wherever and however you want to learn, we’re here for you.

Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between in-person and online learning.

Learn in the centre of London with our in-person courses. Our purpose-built facilities in Covent Garden mean we are ideally located and easy to get to. 

See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you.

FEATURED COURSE

FEATURED COURSE

City Lit certificate in rehabilitation work with deaf people

Course start date: 01 May 2025 - 26 June 2026

Location: Keeley Street, London

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  1. English and Maths for deaf people: Getting started with English and Maths (pre-entry) - part 1
    Course start date:  Mon 8 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    This course is suitable if you have arrived in the UK from abroad and/or missed out on the education at school due to communication barriers. On this course, you will learn more vocabulary of English words and use them in reading and writing basic sentences. You will also will work with basic numbers, measures, shapes and use of data. It is a very practical course and the skills you learn can be applied to your every day life contexts. You will be introduced to google classroom basic functions. This course has no exams.



    This course is free for learners who have digital skills assessed as below level 1. For more information Click here

    Full fee £0.00
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  2. Basic DS skills for deaf people: Getting started with online learning (pre-entry)
    Course start date:  Fri 12 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    This complete course for beginners will help to become a confident user of your computer from setting it up to understanding and using basic digital skills functions.



    This course is free for learners who have digital skills assessed as below level 1. For more information Click here

    Full fee £0.00
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  3. Digital skills for deaf people: Introduction to MS Office 365 (entry 2 - entry 3) - part 1
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Fri 12 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Microsoft Office 365 is a valuable tool for work, study, and those who require flexible ways to collaborate and communicate. You will learn the basic functions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.



    This course is free for learners who have digital skills assessed as below level 1. For more information Click here

    Full fee £0.00
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  4. English for deaf people: Develop your reading skills (Level 1)
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    This course will help you develop your reading skills. On the course you will learn about the different types of texts



    and the main points of a text and develop your comprehension skills. This course has no exams.



    This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in English. For more information Click here

    Full fee £0.00
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  5. English and Maths for deaf people: Getting started with English and Maths (pre-entry) - part 2
    Course start date:  Mon 5 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    This course is suitable if you have arrived in the UK from abroad and/or missed out on the education at school due to communication barriers. On this course, you will learn more vocabulary of English words and use them in reading and writing basic sentences. You will also will work with basic numbers, measures, shapes and use of data. It is a very practical course and the skills you learn can be applied to your every day life contexts. You will be introduced to google classroom basic functions. This course has no exams.



    This course is free for learners who have digital skills assessed as below level 1. For more information Click here

    Full fee £0.00
    Add to Compare
  6. Digital skills for deaf people: Introduction to MS Office 365 (entry 2 - entry 3) - part 2
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Fri 9 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Microsoft Office 365 is a valuable tool for work, study, and those who require flexible ways to collaborate and communicate. You will learn the basic functions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.



    This course is free for learners who have digital skills assessed as below level 1. For more information Click here

    Full fee £0.00
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  7. Digital skills for deaf people: PC Maintenance (entry 3 - Level 1)
    Course start date:  Fri 9 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    This course is about making your computer work for you. You will look at what is inside the computer, how it works, how to solve common problems and improve features.



    This course is free for learners who have digital skills assessed as below level 1. For more information Click here

    Full fee £0.00
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  8. English and Maths for deaf people: Getting started with English and Maths (pre-entry) - part 3
    Course start date:  Mon 13 Apr 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    This course is suitable if you have arrived in the UK from abroad and/or missed out on the education at school due to communication barriers. On this course, you will learn more vocabulary of English words and use them in reading and writing basic sentences. You will also will work with basic numbers, measures, shapes and use of data. It is a very practical course and the skills you learn can be applied to your every day life contexts. You will be introduced to google classroom basic functions. This course has no exams.



    This course is free for learners who have digital skills assessed as below level 1. For more information Click here

    Full fee £0.00
    Add to Compare
  9. Digital skills for deaf people: Introduction to MS Office 365 (entry 2 - entry 3) - part 3
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Fri 17 Apr 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Microsoft Office 365 is a valuable tool for work, study, and those who require flexible ways to collaborate and communicate. You will learn the basic functions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.



    This course is free for learners who have digital skills assessed as below level 1. For more information Click here

    Full fee £0.00
    Add to Compare
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