Free Level 1 Computer Course. Study online, with live tutor-led sessions delivered through Zoom or WebEx. The course runs over 16 weeks and covers the digital skills you need for daily life and work. You'll learn to use the internet safely, communicate by email, create documents, and shop online. Classes are taught live, so you get support from your tutor and other learners throughout. You'll start with an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. A free computer course for adults who need flexibility, with no travel required.
Who this course is for
We teach essential digital skills for learners at Entry Level 3 to Level 1. Courses address the key digital skills needed for daily life including using the internet, communicating via email or social media, creating documents using MS office, online shopping, and online safety. These courses will help you progress to a vocational course at ELATT.
Entry requirements
Complete an Initial Assessment with ELATT
What you will learn
You'll use the internet safely and confidently for everyday tasks.
You'll communicate online using email and social media.
You'll create and edit documents using Microsoft Office tools.
You'll shop online and manage personal information securely.
You'll recognise online risks and apply basic online safety practices.
You'll develop the digital skills needed to progress to further vocational training.
How you will learn
Classes run live online through Zoom or WebEx, so you attend sessions in real time with a tutor and other learners. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and answer questions as you go. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, based on the tasks and activities you complete. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
You'll need access to a device with an internet connection to join the live online sessions. Elatt will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Data entry clerk: accurate digital input for businesses and organisations.
Administrative assistant: emails, documents, and online systems daily.
Customer service advisor: online communication and record-keeping skills.
Receptionist: managing digital correspondence and basic office software.
Retail assistant: online ordering systems and digital till operation.
Care worker: digital record-keeping and online communication with teams.
What you could study next
Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ): builds on your Level 1 computer qualification with more advanced software and digital tasks.
Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills English or Maths: strengthens core skills alongside your digital training.
Level 2 Business Administration: combines digital skills with office and workplace knowledge for admin roles.
Vocational courses in areas such as web design, software development, or creative media, if you want to go further in a digital career.
