Free Level 1 Computer Course in Manchester. Classes run at Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over 13 weeks, giving you time to build your skills at a manageable pace. You'll cover the core digital skills that employers and everyday life increasingly expect. Topics include using devices, handling information online, communicating digitally, and staying safe on the internet. This free computer course for adults is a practical way to gain a recognised computer qualification. You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Essential Digital Skills certificate.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll use devices and software with confidence for everyday tasks.
You'll find, manage, and store information online.
You'll communicate with others using email and digital tools.
You'll create and edit digital documents.
You'll stay safe online and protect your personal information.
You'll understand how to use digital services, including online forms and accounts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre. Teaching combines tutor-led instruction with hands-on practice using computers. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test your digital skills in real situations. You'll be assessed on each area of the qualification to show what you can do.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: use digital tools to support office work
Customer service assistant: handle queries and records online
Receptionist: manage bookings, emails, and digital systems
Care assistant: complete digital care records and communications
Retail assistant: use stock and payment systems confidently
Warehouse operative: work with digital picking and logging systems
Library assistant: help the public with computers and online services
What you could study next
Level 2 Essential Digital Skills: the next step up from this computer qualification, covering more complex digital tasks.
Functional Skills English or Maths Level 1 or 2: often studied alongside or after a digital skills course to strengthen your employability.
Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ): a broader computer qualification covering specific software and IT tasks in more depth.
