Free Level 1 Computer Course in Manchester. Classes run at The Avenue Library and Learning Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs for 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 now expect, from using devices and software to staying safe online. This free computer course for adults covers everything in the Gateway Qualifications Essential Digital Skills framework. It suits anyone fitting study around other commitments.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll use devices such as computers, tablets, and smartphones with confidence.
You'll create, edit, and save documents and files.
You'll communicate online using email and other digital tools.
You'll find and evaluate information safely on the internet.
You'll understand how to protect your personal data and stay safe online.
You'll use everyday digital services, such as online forms and accounts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Avenue Library and Learning Centre. Lessons combine tutor-led instruction with hands-on practice on computers. Assessment is through practical tasks that show what you can do with real digital tools. There are no written exams. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course and support you to complete each assessed task.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Avenue Library and Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Data entry clerk: inputting and managing records using computers
Receptionist: handling digital communications and booking systems
Retail assistant: using tills, stock systems, and online tools
Care assistant: completing digital care records and communications
Administrator: supporting office tasks using everyday software
Customer service advisor: handling queries via email and online systems
What you could study next
Level 2 Essential Digital Skills (Gateway Qualifications) - the next step up, covering more complex digital tasks and recognised by more employers.
Functional Skills English or Maths Level 1 or 2 - often studied alongside or after a computer qualification to strengthen your job applications.
Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ) - a broader computer qualification covering a wider range of software and workplace digital tasks.
