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Free Level 1 Computer Course in Ealing – Ealing Council Adult Learning

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Computer Course in Ealing. Classes run at Ealing Council Adult Learning, part-time during the day over 13 weeks.

The course covers five key areas of digital skills. You'll learn how to use devices, manage and handle information, communicate online, and stay safe in digital spaces. Sessions run at a manageable pace, making it easier to fit study around other commitments.

You'll finish with an NCFE Essential Digital Skills qualification at Level 1.

Who this course is for

"This course helps you develop the digital skills needed for work and everyday life. You will learn how to use devices, manage information, communicate online and stay safe. This course can support progression to further study or employment."

Entry requirements

"Concession Fees (Proof is Required) - those in receipt of a means-tested benefit. You can enrol online but must provide proof of benefit, this should be dated within the last three months.

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What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to use digital devices with confidence.
  • You'll manage and organise information stored on devices and online.
  • You'll communicate with others using email and online tools.
  • You'll stay safe online and protect your personal information.
  • You'll handle data and files in everyday digital tasks.
  • You'll use digital tools relevant to work and daily life.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at the centre. Teaching covers practical tasks across the five digital skills areas. You'll be assessed through a combination of on-screen tasks and portfolio evidence that shows what you can do. The centre will guide you through each stage.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ealing Council Adult Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator, uses digital tools to manage files and communications.
  • Customer service assistant, handles online queries and digital records.
  • Receptionist, manages bookings and correspondence using computers.
  • Retail assistant, processes transactions and stock using digital systems.
  • Care worker, records client information using digital care platforms.
  • Warehouse operative, uses digital scanners and stock management tools.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Essential Digital Skills, the next step up for stronger digital confidence at work.
  • Level 2 IT User qualification, covers a wider range of software and digital tasks.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, often needed alongside digital skills for employment.
  • Sector-specific courses in business administration, health and social care, or customer service, where digital skills are applied in a job context.
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