Free Computer Course for Beginners in North Shields. Evening classes run at Norham Adult Learning Centre, so you can fit study around your week. This free computer course for beginners covers the essential digital skills you need for everyday life and work. You'll learn how to use devices, communicate online, handle information safely, and complete basic tasks on a computer. The course runs over 6 weeks, part-time. It's a practical entry level computer course for beginners that builds from the ground up.
Who this course is for
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION GO TO HTTP://WWW.SKILLSNORTHTYNESIDE.ORG.UK, OR CONTACT OUR CURRICULUM SUPPORT TEAM ADVISORS ON 0191 643 2288 WHO WILL BE ABLE TO GIVE YOU ADVICE AND GUIDANCE
Entry requirements
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION GO TO HTTP://WWW.SKILLSNORTHTYNESIDE.ORG.UK, OR CONTACT OUR CURRICULUM SUPPORT TEAM ADVISORS ON 0191 643 2288 WHO WILL BE ABLE TO GIVE YOU ADVICE AND GUIDANCE
What you will learn
You'll use a computer or device to complete everyday tasks
You'll create, save, and manage files and documents
You'll send and receive emails and communicate online
You'll stay safe online and protect your personal information
You'll use the internet to find and check information
You'll handle basic digital forms and online services
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on activities in the classroom at Norham Adult Learning Centre. Tutors will guide you through tasks on computers during your evening sessions. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence and practical tasks that show what you can do. There is no written exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Norham Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: use computers confidently in an office role
Receptionist: handle emails, bookings, and digital records
Retail assistant: use digital tills and stock systems
Care assistant: complete digital care records and communications
Customer service advisor: respond to queries online and by email
Warehouse operative: use handheld devices and digital systems
What you could study next
Functional Skills ICT Level 1: the next step up in digital skills, useful for work and further study
Essential Digital Skills Level 1 (NCFE): builds on Entry 3 with more complex digital tasks
Functional Skills English or Maths Level 1 or 2: often studied alongside digital skills to strengthen your CV and open more job opportunities
