Free Entry Level 3 Computer Course in Huntingdon

CostFREE
Duration7 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Computer Course in Huntingdon. Classes run at Cambridgeshire Skills at Huntingdon Library. Daytime sessions run part-time over 7 months, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll build practical digital skills: using online services, emailing, video calling, online banking, shopping, social media, and staying safe online. The course also covers using IT in a work setting. Before you start, you'll complete a brief initial assessment so the course can be tailored to where you are now.

Who this course is for

Do you want to learn more about IT? Having good digital skills is essential in today's world for both personal use and the work environment. Our Digital Skills courses are accredited and designed to give you the skills to: • Access online services, such as booking your GP appointment • Stay in touch with family and friends, via email or video calls • Shop and bank online • Use social media and keeping yourself safe online • Use IT at work You will gain new skills and develop your confidence in using computers and navigate the digital world and online services.

Entry requirements

This is a first step IT qualification and is suitable for anyone with some experience of using digital devices and would like to build their skills and confidence using computers and other devices. A basic level of English is needed to engage with the lessons and complete the set assessments. Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete a brief initial assessment. This will help us understand your current starting point and allow us to tailor the course to meet your specific ne

What you will learn

  • You'll access online services, including booking GP appointments and using government websites.
  • You'll send emails and make video calls to stay in touch with family and friends.
  • You'll shop and bank online safely.
  • You'll use social media and understand how to protect yourself online.
  • You'll use IT tools and software in a work context.
  • You'll navigate digital devices, including computers, tablets, and smartphones.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Cambridgeshire Skills at Huntingdon Library, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is built into the course and completed as you progress. You'll be assessed on the practical digital tasks covered in the qualification. The initial assessment at the start helps shape how the course is delivered for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridgeshire Skills at Huntingdon Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator: digital skills are essential for office-based admin roles.
  • Receptionist: booking systems and email are core to most reception work.
  • Care assistant: many care providers use digital records and online systems.
  • Retail assistant: stock, rotas, and communications are increasingly digital.
  • Warehouse operative: digital devices are used for picking, dispatch, and stock.
  • Customer service advisor: email, online tools, and databases are standard.

What you could study next

Once you've completed this course, you could move on to a higher level digital qualification. The Level 1 Digital Functional Skills Qualification builds on what you've learned here. From there, Level 2 Digital Functional Skills is the next step, which is recognised by many employers as evidence of solid digital competence. You could also use your improved digital skills to support study in other subjects, such as Functional Skills English or Maths.