This is a 6 week non-accredited part time programme, which you will need to attend once a week. There are no exams for this course. The course is aimed at building confidence, skills and is an ideal platform to start your IT journey. You will learn through a variety of teaching methods which will aim to meet the needs of each individual and accommodate different learning styles for example: computer based, hands on tasks, case studies, practical work and interactive activities.

Throughout the course you will study the following:

Understand the basics of online safety

Able to browse the Internet and add a bookmark to a website

Able to copy; paste; Insert and edit text or images

Able to open; create; edit; insert attachments in an email

f you are interested in increasing your online safety awareness and beginner IT skills then this course is for you. IT has become a part of our daily lives, and this course is designed to building confidence and giving you an awareness of how to use a computer safely online along with carrying our basic computer tasks for example sending an email, adding an attachment, downloading a file, cropping and inserting pictures or files. This course is designed to be the first step on that exciting journey to digital confidence.

Have very basic knowledge of IT

- No formal entry requirements needed.

You will need to take an initial IT assessment that will help us place you on the correct course.

You will be assessed through a variety of assessment methods including discussions, case studies, presentations and practical learning.

On successful completion of this qualification, you can progress onto:

Entry 3 Essential Digital Skills Qualification.

Employment that requires you to be familiar with computers.