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Free Level 1 Computer Course in ELY

CostFREE
Duration5 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Computer Course in Ely. Classes run at Cambridgeshire Skills Ely Library. Daytime sessions run part-time over around 5 months, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll build practical digital skills: using online services, communicating by email and video call, banking and shopping online, staying safe on social media, and 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. You'll need some experience with digital devices and a basic level of English.

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, such as booking GP appointments and using government websites.
  • You'll communicate digitally using email and video calls.
  • You'll shop and bank online safely.
  • You'll use social media and understand how to protect yourself online.
  • You'll develop the IT skills needed in a workplace setting.
  • You'll handle files, documents, and basic software with confidence.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Cambridgeshire Skills Ely Library. Learning is hands-on, working directly with computers and digital devices. Assessment is set by Gateway Qualifications and completed as part of the course. 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 Ely 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 central to the job.
  • Care assistant: many care providers use digital records and communication tools.
  • Retail assistant: stock, ordering, and rotas are increasingly managed online.
  • Warehouse operative: digital picking systems and online reporting are common.
  • Customer service advisor: email, live chat, and online systems used daily.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Digital Functional Skills (Gateway Qualifications): the next step up, covering more advanced digital tasks and recognised by many employers.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: pairs well with digital skills if you want to strengthen your written communication for work.
  • Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ): a broader IT qualification covering word processing, spreadsheets, and more.
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