Free Computer Course in Wakefield. Classes run at Manygates Adult Education Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over 12 weeks and covers three widely used software packages: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint. It suits anyone with little or no IT experience who wants to build practical computer skills at a manageable pace. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure the Level 1 computer qualification is the right fit for you.
Who this course is for
The Level 1 Award in ITQ course is for learners aged 19 years or over who work, or want to work, with computers and has little experience with IT. The course is an ICT qualification focused on today's most widely used software packages: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
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 present slides using Microsoft PowerPoint.
You'll navigate software menus, toolbars, and file management tools.
You'll save, organise, and retrieve digital files confidently.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Manygates Adult Education Centre, with a tutor guiding you through each software package. Assessment is practical and skills-based, carried out during the course. You'll complete tasks and activities 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. Manygates Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: uses Word, Excel, and email daily in office roles.
Receptionist: handles documents, spreadsheets, and digital records.
Data entry clerk: inputs and manages information using spreadsheets.
Customer service assistant: communicates and records using office software.
Retail team member: many roles now require basic computer skills.
Care worker: digital records and reporting are increasingly standard.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award for IT Users (ITQ): the next step up, covering more advanced use of software packages and broader IT skills.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or 2: useful alongside IT skills for many job applications.
Level 2 Certificate in Business Administration: combines IT with wider office and workplace skills, opening more administrative roles.
