Improvers Digital Skills - Build on your Skills/Knowledge

This 10 week course will refresh and build on your existing computer skills and knowledge. It will help you gain confidence using a laptop, tablet or iPad and improve your digital skills for everyday life.

Price

£110.00

Location

Gateshead Interchange Centre

Day(s) of the week

Tuesday

Number of Weeks

10

Start Date

Enquire any time

Course Times

10:00am to 12:00pm

Course Code

PGU0978

What is the Programme Content?

Use the Internet to search for information. • Use online services e.g. GP, NHS, council, government. • Being safe and responsible online – spot scams, fake news and feel confident browsing the Internet. Learn about password security, precautions against viruses and secure payment methods. • Communicating – use email and email attachments. • Create and make changes to documents using Word (word processing) and Excel (spreadsheets). Create files and folders to save and organise your work. • Use applications (Apps).

Who is it for?

Learners who have some basic computer skills/knowledge and would like to refresh and develop these.

What prior experience and knowledge do I need?

Basic knowledge of your laptop, iPad or tablet.

What materials or equipment do I need to provide?

You can bring your own laptop, tablet or iPad or you can borrow a device from the venue if you do not have your own.

What materials or equipment do we provide to you?

A laptop or iPad can be provided during the course if you do not have one. Handouts with step by step instructions are given to support your learning.

How will I be assessed?

By achievement of your personal and course goals- tutor observation and questioning, self assessment, practical demonstrations of ICT use.

Is the programme accredited?

No

What can I do next?

Continue with this course to further develop your skills until you are ready to move onto the Improver course. Investigate our other arts and crafts courses available in Learning & Skills.

Enquire About This Course

Complete the form below to begin your enquiry & one of our team will contact you