Digital Skills are the gateway to life and work.
Whether you are a complete beginner or want to grow your skills we have something for you! Our courses for adults aged 19+ can give you both recognised qualifications that employers are looking for, and useful skills for everyday life.
We offer everything from Digital Functional Skills Qualification, designed for absolute beginners, through to the advanced ICDL Level 3 certification.
If you are looking to learn IT skills for everyday life, we have a range of introductory courses which are perfect for absolute beginners… and those looking to gain a little more confidence.
We also offer a range of specialist IT courses, perfect to boost your skills at work, or simply to discover a new hobby! Specialist subjects include: Photo Editing, QuickBooks and Website Development (using WordPress).
If you need more information, or want to discuss our Better Mental Health courses you can: visit our Learning Centres in-person, or contact us on the details below.
This beginner’s course introduces learners to a wide range of digital activities available today. Discover how to get started with the Internet and communicate online whilst understanding more on the use of computers and other digital devices in everyday life.
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An ideal follow on from the Entry 3 Digital Functional Skills Qualification (DFSQ) or Essential Digital Skills Qualification (EDSQ E3) course. This course is designed for adults who already have some experience of using digital devices, internet/email and basic word processing skills and now wish to learn more.
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This course will lead to either a Level 1 or Level 2 certificate in Digital Skills and improve your skills in using Microsoft Office for the workplace or home. It is delivered over 25 weeks with a 2-hour face to face session per week and an expectation of some home study. An initial assessment will be required at the start of the course.
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The Level 3 Certificate in Digital Skills (ICDL Advanced) allows you to build on existing digital knowledge and become an expert user of software applications that are essential in business today. The course starts Sept 2024 and ends Feb 2026. All learners will need to complete an initial assessment and attend an interview prior to enrolment on the course.
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This is an ideal course for beginners with little or no experience of using a computer. Get to grips with the basics of using a keyboard, mouse and the Internet. Start to use Windows 10, learn about icons and become familiar with the basics of a modern computer. Upon completion of this course, you can progress onto Essential Digital Skills Qualification Entry 3.
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Join the digital age! Learn how to use a smartphone or tablet effectively for a range of everyday digital tasks. This beginners course will introduce you to using the most popular digital devices.
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If you have a digital device and would like to explore apps that could help you to become fitter, better organised or more relaxed, then this is the course for you!
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This one-off 3-hour course will enable you to better use your digital device and explore a range of apps to carry out common activities.
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This 5-week course will give you an opportunity to explore simple photo editing using free GIMP software.
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This 12-session course will give you the opportunity to plan, design and build your own website using free WordPress software. You may be starting your own business and want to get your services on the web or applying for a job that requires website knowledge. If you are interested in creating websites, this is a good place to start and develop your skills.
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This 12-session course will give you the opportunity to plan, design and build your own E-Commerce website using free WordPress software. You will create different types of products, connect payment methods, create campaigns and integrate calendar and event planning plugins.
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Our Employability courses are specially designed to support those learners wishing to gain skills and qualifications to directly support them to improve, or gain, employment opportunities.
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Whether you are looking to brush-up on the basics, grow your confidence, or gain a qualification, our English and maths courses give you with the knowledge, skills and support you need to succeed.
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We have a track record of delivering a high quality and flexible work-based training services to employers which include the delivery of: apprenticeship standards, standalone and wider skills qualifications, and wellbeing courses.
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Our ESOL tutors will support you to learn the language skills you need to be able to communicate in English. You will learn grammar and punctuation, writing and reading, and speaking and listening.
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British Sign Language (BSL) is used by approximately 150,000 people in the UK. Learning BSL is a powerful skill which allows you to communicate with deaf colleagues, friends and family.
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Better Mental Health courses are designed to give you the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge that can be used to support good mental health.
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Family Learning classes are taught at libraries, Children’s Family and Wellbeing Centres, schools, online and in the community. Courses are designed to help you support your child’s education journey, by learning how your child is taught in school while you also develop your own knowledge.
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Learning a new language provides you with a new appreciation of diverse cultures and a new skill that can be used for business, work, holidays, and family life.
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We offer a wide range of courses for adults with learning disabilities, providing opportunities for individuals to develop skills and knowledge.
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Discover a new passion for creativity or get fitter this year by taking part in a course from the Learning for Wellbeing programme. On our courses, you will find a like-minded, supportive community, build confidence, make new friendships and a lot more.
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