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Free Entry Level Computer Course in Birmingham

CostFREE
Duration1 month
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start18 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level Computer Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Fircroft College of Adult Education, part-time during the day.

The course runs for around one month. You'll learn the essential digital skills needed for everyday life. Topics include using the internet safely, accessing online services, and navigating a range of websites with confidence. There are no formal entry requirements, so anyone willing to learn can join.

You'll finish with a Digital Functional Skills Entry Level 3 qualification.

Who this course is for

Now, more than ever, products and services have moved online and it seems to be increasingly difficult to access them. This qualification will give you an understanding of, and competency in, the essential digital skills you need for every day life and it will enable you to engage with those essential digital services and products that are often sold online only. You will also be introduced to a range of websites and given the knowledge of how to engage with them confidently and safely.

You will cover the following digital skills: • Being safe and responsible online and on digital devices. • Using digital devices and handling information. • Creating and editing documents. • Communicating with people digitally.

By the end of the course, you will have a good understanding of essential digital skills which will improve your efficiency and productivity.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. All we ask is for you to have the willingness to learn and be supportive of others in the class.

What you will learn

  • You'll use a computer or device to complete everyday tasks online.
  • You'll access and navigate websites safely and confidently.
  • You'll use online services such as banking, shopping, and government portals.
  • You'll protect yourself online by understanding basic internet safety.
  • You'll communicate digitally, including using email and online forms.
  • You'll manage files and information on a device.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Fircroft College of Adult Education. Learning is hands-on, with practical tasks completed on a computer. Assessment is based on demonstrating your digital skills through set tasks rather than a written exam. Your tutor will guide you through each skill in a supportive group setting.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Fircroft College of Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrative assistant, uses computers and email daily in an office.
  • Customer service advisor, handles online queries and digital systems.
  • Care worker, uses digital records and online tools in a care setting.
  • Retail assistant, processes orders and uses digital tills and stock systems.
  • Library assistant, helps the public access online resources and services.

What you could study next

  • Digital Functional Skills Level 1, the next step up from Entry Level 3 and builds on your digital confidence.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths Entry Level 3, useful if you want to strengthen your core skills alongside your digital learning.
  • Level 1 IT User Skills qualification, develops broader computer and software skills for work.
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