Free Entry Level 3 Computer Course in Dunstable. Classes run at Bedford College Dunstable Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over one year, giving you time to build your digital skills at a manageable pace. You'll cover the everyday computer and online skills that employers and daily life increasingly require. Topics include using devices, handling information online, communicating digitally, and staying safe on the internet. The course suits anyone fitting study around other commitments, with daytime entry level computer classes designed to work around a busy week.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll use digital devices confidently for everyday tasks at work and at home.
You'll find, evaluate, and manage information online.
You'll communicate with others using email and other digital tools.
You'll create and edit basic digital documents.
You'll stay safe online, including understanding privacy and security basics.
You'll use online services relevant to daily life, such as government or health websites.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bedford College Dunstable Campus. Assessment is practical and task-based, reflecting real digital activities. You'll complete set tasks that demonstrate your skills across each area of the qualification. There are no written exams. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and assess your work as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford College Dunstable Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrative assistant: uses digital tools for documents and email daily.
Customer service assistant: handles online systems and digital communication.
Care assistant: records and shares information using digital care systems.
Retail assistant: uses digital tills, stock systems, and online ordering.
Warehouse operative: works with digital scanning and inventory tools.
Receptionist: manages digital calendars, email, and booking systems.
What you could study next
Level 1 Essential Digital Skills Qualification: the next step up, covering more complex digital tasks for work and life.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Entry Level 3 or Level 1: often studied alongside or after digital skills to strengthen your overall employability.
Level 1 IT User Skills (ITQ): a broader computer qualification covering a wider range of software and digital tasks.
