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Free Computer Course for Beginners in Northampton

CostFREE
Duration3 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Computer Course for Beginners in Northampton. Classes run at Evolve Your Future, part-time during the day. This is a free computer course for beginners course for adults aged 19 or over who do not yet hold an IT qualification at Level 1. Classes run three days a week at a manageable pace, making it easy to fit around other commitments. Over around three months, you'll build the essential digital skills needed to use devices, go online, and engage with everyday digital services. This entry level computer course for beginners certificate is awarded by NCFE.

Who this course is for

Anyone who needs the understanding of and competency in the essential digital skills they need for life. It will enable learners to engage with digital services and products in everyday life.

Entry requirements

Must be 19 years plus

Unemployed or Employed

Does not have an IT qualification at Level 1 (GCSE Grade C or 4)

•Be able to turn on a device, use the available controls on my device, interact with the home screen on my device

  • Understand that the internet allows me to access information and content and that I can connect to it through Wi-Fi
  • Be able to connect my device to a safe and secure Wi-Fi network
  • Be able to connect to the internet and open a browser to find and use websites

What you will learn

  • You'll use a device confidently, including its controls and home screen.
  • You'll connect to a safe Wi-Fi network and access the internet.
  • You'll open a browser and find information on websites.
  • You'll communicate online, including sending and receiving messages.
  • You'll handle digital information safely and responsibly.
  • You'll use everyday digital tools and online services.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Evolve Your Future, with a tutor guiding you through each skill in small steps. Assessment is practical and ongoing. You'll demonstrate your digital skills through tasks and activities rather than a written exam. Your tutor will check your progress throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Evolve Your Future will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Receptionist, using computers and email for daily admin tasks.
  • Care assistant, completing digital records and online referrals.
  • Retail assistant, using digital tills and stock systems.
  • Warehouse operative, working with digital picking and dispatch tools.
  • Cleaner or facilities worker, logging jobs and timesheets online.
  • Customer service advisor, handling online queries and digital systems.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills ICT Level 1 or Level 2: the next step up if you want a qualification that employers recognise alongside GCSE equivalents.
  • NCFE Essential Digital Skills Level 1: builds directly on Entry Level 3 and covers a wider range of digital tasks.
  • Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ): a broader qualification covering word processing, spreadsheets, and online communication.
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