Free Level 1 Computer Course in Huddersfield. Classes run at My Life Team, daytime, with flexible attendance to fit around you. This free computer course is open to adults aged 19 or over living in the Kirklees area who are unemployed, have qualifications below Level 2, or have a disability, mental health difficulty, or other barrier to learning. Over 24 hours of classroom-based learning, you'll build the digital skills you need for everyday life, from using devices and the internet to staying safe online.
Who this course is for
Level 1 course for learners new to IT. Learn all the basics to improve IT knowledge and gain a qualification.
Entry requirements
A FREE COURSE for adults (aged 19+) living in the Kirklees area who are unemployed, have qualifications below level 2 or identify themselves as having a barrier to learning, disability or mental health difficulty.
What you will learn
You'll use everyday devices such as computers, tablets, and smartphones with confidence.
You'll navigate the internet safely and find reliable information online.
You'll communicate digitally using email and online messaging tools.
You'll handle personal information and data safely online.
You'll use common digital tools to complete everyday tasks such as filling in forms and accessing services.
You'll recognise online risks and take steps to protect yourself.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at My Life Team, with flexible daytime attendance. The course is practical and hands-on, covering real digital tasks you can use straight away. Assessment is built into your learning, so there are no formal exams. You'll be assessed on the digital skills you demonstrate throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. My Life Team will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: use digital tools to manage files, emails, and records.
Receptionist: handle online bookings, emails, and digital systems.
Retail assistant: use digital tills, stock systems, and online ordering.
Care assistant: complete digital records and communicate with teams online.
Warehouse operative: use digital scanners and stock management systems.
Customer service advisor: handle online queries and digital communication tools.
What you could study next
Functional Skills ICT Level 1 or Level 2: deepen your digital knowledge and gain a qualification recognised by many employers.
Level 2 Certificate in Digital Skills: build on your Level 1 learning and qualify for a wider range of roles.
Level 2 IT User Qualification (such as City and Guilds iTQ): practical IT skills for the workplace, covering software, data, and communication tools.
