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Free Level 1 Computer Course Online – Westmorland and Furness Adult Education

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
Start6 Jan 2027
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Computer Course. Study online, at your own pace, over 16 weeks.

The course builds the digital skills you need at work and in daily life. You'll learn to use online platforms, create and edit documents, make video calls, and fix basic device problems. No formal entry requirements. You'll complete a short initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Essential Digital Skills qualification.

Who this course is for

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device. At Level 1 the focus is primarily on digital skills for work with a secondary focus on digital skills for life.

Entry requirements

The qualification is designed for students with little or no digital skills and there are no formal entry requirements. It is, however, useful for learners to be able to turn on and control a device, connect it to the internet and open browsers and applications. You will need to complete an initial assessment with the centre to ensure this is the right level of qualification for you. You may like to do Beginne... (visit https://adultlearningcumbria.org/?title=KEN26S009 for the full information).

What you will learn

  • You'll use online platforms to book appointments and order goods or services.
  • You'll make and manage payments online.
  • You'll conduct video calls confidently.
  • You'll create, edit, and save documents on a device.
  • You'll troubleshoot basic problems on your device.
  • You'll connect a device to the internet and open browsers and apps.
  • You'll apply digital skills in everyday work situations.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through materials at your own pace. Assessment is practical and task-based, showing what you can do with real digital tools. You'll be assessed on activities such as creating documents, using online services, and solving basic device problems. The centre will guide you through each stage remotely.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a device such as a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer, and a reliable internet connection. Westmorland and Furness Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator, uses digital tools to manage files and communications daily.
  • Customer service advisor, handles queries and orders through online systems.
  • Receptionist, books appointments and manages records using digital platforms.
  • Retail assistant, processes online orders and uses stock management software.
  • Care worker, uses digital records and video call tools in a care setting.
  • Data entry clerk, inputs and manages information using office software.

What you could study next

  • Essential Digital Skills Level 2, the next step up for more advanced digital work tasks.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths Level 1 or Level 2, useful alongside a computer qualification for many jobs.
  • Level 2 IT User Skills, builds on this course for office and admin roles.
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