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Free Level 1 Computer Course in Nottingham – Beeston Library

CostFREE
Duration24 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Computer Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Beeston Library on Tuesday afternoons, part-time over 24 weeks.

The course is for adults aged 19 or over. You'll cover five units: using devices and handling information, creating and editing documents, communicating online, completing digital transactions, and staying safe online. Sessions are practical, with plenty of time to practise each skill.

At the end, you sit an exam to earn your Digital Functional Skills qualification.

Who this course is for

adult only

Entry requirements

19+

What you will learn

  • You'll use devices confidently and manage digital information.
  • You'll create and edit documents and files.
  • You'll communicate online using email and other digital tools.
  • You'll complete everyday digital transactions, such as online forms and payments.
  • You'll stay safe and act responsibly online.
  • You'll practise common digital tasks that support work and daily life.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, tutor-led sessions in a small group of 5 to 12 people. Each Tuesday afternoon session gives you time to try tasks and build your skills step by step. At the end of the course, you'll sit an exam to gain the qualification.

What you will need to bring

Bring a notebook, a pen, and any login details you already use at home, such as email or online account details. If you have your own device, you're welcome to bring it, but it's not essential. Beeston Library has laptops you can borrow during sessions.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrative assistant, uses digital tools to support office tasks.
  • Customer service advisor, handles queries online and by email.
  • Receptionist, manages bookings and communications digitally.
  • Retail assistant, processes transactions and uses stock systems.
  • Care worker, completes digital records and communicates with teams online.
  • Library or community support worker, helps others access digital services.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Digital Functional Skills, the next step up for stronger digital confidence at work.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2, useful alongside digital skills for many jobs.
  • Level 2 IT User Skills qualification, for learners wanting to go deeper into specific software and systems.
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