Key Facts

  • Starting
    24 Sep 2024
    Location
    Tooting
    Start Time
    18:30
    End Time
    21:00
    Duration
    5 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Evening
    Days
    Tuesday
    Start Date
    24 Sep 2024
    Level
    Short Course
    Code
    TICX005CL

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    Free
  • Starting
    22 Apr 2025
    Location
    Tooting
    Start Time
    18:30
    End Time
    21:00
    Duration
    5 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Evening
    Days
    Tuesday
    Start Date
    22 Apr 2025
    Level
    Short Course
    Code
    TICX007CL

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    Free
Introduction to Essential Digital Skills (Computing beginners)

This course will build your confidence using a computer through guided step-by-step teaching. It will introduce you to the Essential Digital Skills Qualification.

  • Entry Requirements


    This course is suitable for beginners

  • Course Content


    Introduction to Essential Digital Skills including:

    • Processing a document in Microsoft Word - how to create, save and print

    • How to use tools in Word to edit your text such as spellcheck, cut, copy and paste

    • How to format your document in Word using page numbers, colour, tables, symbols, shapes, borders, images Word art, headers, and footers

    • Keeping safe online

    • How to find information and services online

    • Setting up an email account and how to send and receive emails.
  • Progression Next Steps


    Computing Intermediate or Essential Digital Skills L3/L1

  • Assessment Details


    You'll complete individual practical tasks in class using a computer. There will be class discussions to help you understand and share ideas, and you'll do some work in pairs or small groups. There will be homework assignments where access to your own connected device eg. Laptop, PC, tablet or smartphone would be a benefit.