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Free Computer Course in Pontefract

CostFREE
Duration14 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Computer Course in Pontefract. Classes run at St Marys Community Centre, part-time during the day over 12 weeks. This is a level 1 computer course covering Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. It's a free computer course for adults aged 19 or over with little or no IT experience.

Who this course is for

This 14-week ITQ course is an ICT qualification based on today’s most widely used software packages: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint.

Entry requirements

Please contact us on 01924 303302 for more information.

What you will learn

  • You'll create and format documents using Microsoft Word.
  • You'll build and edit spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
  • You'll design and deliver presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • You'll develop practical skills for everyday computer use at work or at home.
  • You'll learn how to organise and manage digital files and folders.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at St Marys Community Centre, with a tutor guiding you through each software package. Assessment is practical and skills-based, carried out as you work through the course. You'll complete tasks and assignments that show what you can do in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. There are no written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Marys Community Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Data entry clerk: inputting and managing information using spreadsheets
  • Receptionist: using Word and email in a busy front-of-house role
  • Administrator: producing documents and presentations in an office
  • Customer service advisor: handling digital records and correspondence
  • Retail assistant: using computer systems for stock and sales
  • Care worker: completing digital records and reporting tools

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 1 computer qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 ITQ Award or Diploma to build more advanced IT skills. From there, a Level 3 qualification in IT or Business Administration opens doors to higher-level office and administrative roles. If you want to specialise, courses in digital marketing, bookkeeping software, or project management tools are natural next steps.

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