Free Computer Course for Beginners in Liverpool. Classes run at Hugh Baird College Bootle, part-time during the day. This is a free computer course for beginners, running over 35 weeks. You'll build practical digital skills for everyday life and work. The course covers things like using devices safely, communicating online, and handling information. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure the Entry Level 3 level is right for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
https://hughbaird.ac.uk/our-courses/sta:College
Entry requirements
https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/entry-requirements
What you will learn
You'll use digital devices with more confidence, including computers and tablets.
You'll send and receive emails and communicate online.
You'll find, use, and save information from the internet safely.
You'll understand how to stay safe online and protect your personal information.
You'll create and edit simple digital documents.
You'll handle everyday digital tasks at home and in work.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Hugh Baird College Bootle, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is practical and task-based. You'll complete set tasks that show you can use digital tools in real situations. There are no written exams. Your tutor will assess your work as you go through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hugh Baird College Bootle will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: use digital tools to support office work
Receptionist: handle emails, bookings, and digital records
Care assistant: complete digital care records and communicate online
Retail assistant: use digital tills and stock systems
Customer service advisor: respond to customers by email and online
Warehouse operative: use digital tracking and reporting tools
What you could study next
Functional Skills ICT Level 1: the next step up in digital skills, recognised by employers.
Essential Digital Skills Level 1: builds on Entry Level 3 and covers more complex digital tasks.
Functional Skills English or Maths Level 1 or 2: often studied alongside digital skills to strengthen your CV.
Level 1 or 2 vocational qualifications in business, health and social care, or retail: many of these require basic digital skills you'll have gained here.
