Free Computer Course for Beginners in Bury. Classes run at Bury Adult Learning Centre in the evenings, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs for 21 weeks part-time and covers the everyday digital skills that employers and services now expect. There are no entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point and to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Essential Digital Skills (EDSQ) E3
Entry requirements
No entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll use a device safely, including how to log in, manage files, and protect your personal information.
You'll communicate online using email and messaging tools.
You'll find and check information on the internet.
You'll create and edit simple digital documents.
You'll understand how to stay safe online and recognise common risks.
You'll complete everyday online tasks such as filling in forms and using online services.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Bury Adult Learning Centre, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is through tasks and activities set by Pearson Edexcel, completed during the course. There is no formal written exam. Your tutor will track your progress and confirm when you've met the standard for each area of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bury Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: use digital tools to support office tasks daily.
Customer service assistant: handle queries and records using computers.
Receptionist: manage bookings, emails, and digital systems.
Retail assistant: use digital tills, stock systems, and online tools.
Care assistant: complete digital records and communicate with teams online.
Warehouse operative: use digital tracking and reporting systems.
What you could study next
Essential Digital Skills Level 1 (Pearson Edexcel): the natural next step, covering a wider range of digital tasks at a higher standard.
Functional Skills ICT Level 1 or Level 2: builds on your digital foundation and is recognised by many employers.
ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence): a more detailed computer qualification available at Bury Adult Learning Centre, covering practical software skills.
