Digital Skills & Other Computer Skills
Digital skills are now a universal skill that is as essential to participating, progressing and expressing yourself within society as English and Maths.
Our Digital and Office Skills courses will develop all of your general digital and computing skills from beginner to advanced and do so in a way that situates your learning and prepares you for the world outside the classroom, for working and non-working life. You will not only develop your digital abilities but also the most in-demand skills for life: problem-solving, analysing, decision-making, working together, attending to details and seeing the bigger picture.
Whether you are recently redundant, returning to work, looking to upskill, or wanting to do everyday tasks and communicate better with family and friends, we have the courses to help you succeed.
All our courses are run by experienced and creative tutors who will ensure you learn at the right level and pace with all the support you need. We are here to help you become an active digital citizen.
- Becoming confident on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: for complete beginnersCourse start date: Tue 6 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Too nervous to face Facebook? Is tweeting for the birds? Have you heard of Instagram but never used it? Then this is the course for you. It will start you on your journey towards digital communication in a supportive environment and help you learn the different ways you can connect to friends, family and the wider world. And do so safely and securely.
This course is FREE if a) you are on a Low Wage or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you want to get a job or progress into a better job and you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click hereFull fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £35.00 - Becoming confident with online communication: ZoomCourse start date: Tue 6 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Are you new to Zoom? Have you started to use it but are unsure about some of its functions? Do you need to use Zoom at work, in your studies or to communicate with friends and relatives? Zoom is now as essential to communication as texts, emails, smartphones and PCs. This course will take you from the basics of being on Zoom as a participant and a host, including how to join meetings and set them up. You will learn what to do in both circumstances, what appropriate etiquette is, how to use chat and other features such as breakout rooms, how to share your screen, take control of someone else's screen and how to make sure you don't do something on Zoom that you shouldn't.
By the end of this course, you will be able to comfortably host a meeting with friends or work colleagues, communicate, privately share and collaborate on projects or ideas.
This course is FREE if a) you are on a Low Wage or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you want to get a job or progress into a better job and you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click hereFull fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £15.00 - Troubleshooting your Apple Mac: tips and tricksCourse start date: Thu 8 Jun 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingLearn how to stay safe online, tame the clutter and keep your Mac running smoothly.Full fee £49.00 - A short introduction to Apple PhotosCourse start date: Tue 27 Jun 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingLearn how to use Apple’s built in Photos programme to improve your skills in repairing, improving and organising your photographs.Full fee £49.00 - Stay safe onlineCourse start date: Tue 26 Sep 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Terry MyersWhat does identify theft entail? What risks do you run? Learn how to protect yourself from identify theft on this course.
This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £49.00 - Using Apple Mac OS: short introductionCourse start date: Wed 12 Jul 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingLearn about Apple Mac computers: the desktop, layout and environment, how to open, save and close files, and navigate the operating system.Full fee £49.00 - Introduction to cyber security essentialsCourse start date: Sun 15 Oct 2023
Location on this date: Online
Learn how to protect your personal or business data from cyber security attacks in this short course. You will learn how to deploy basic technical controls into your personal or organisation data information systems to ensure that basic technical security measures are in place.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Managing files on Apple maciOS and iCloudCourse start date: Fri 20 Oct 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingEver wonder how to get to grips with your iPhone, iPad and iCloud file storage? This course is intended for beginners to experienced users who need to set up and tidy their iCloud storage.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00
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