Free Level 1 Computer Course in Salford – Future Skills at Media City UK

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start21 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Computer Course in Salford. Classes run at Future Skills at Media City UK, part-time during the day. The course runs over 12 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build the digital skills that employers ask for, covering everyday tasks like using devices, communicating online, and staying safe on the internet. This free computer course for adults is a practical level 1 computer qualification that prepares you for digital tasks in work and daily life.

Who this course is for

Adult

Entry requirements

Please visit our website for details

What you will learn

  • You'll use devices and software to complete everyday digital tasks.
  • You'll communicate and collaborate online, including using email and video calls.
  • You'll handle information and content online, such as searching, saving, and sharing files.
  • You'll stay safe and secure when using the internet and digital services.
  • You'll complete transactions online, such as filling in forms and using digital services.
  • You'll solve common problems that come up when using devices and software.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Future Skills at Media City UK. Assessment is practical and task-based. You'll complete set tasks that show you can use digital tools in real situations. There is no written exam. Your tutor will assess your work as you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Future Skills at Media City UK will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator, using digital tools to manage files and communications
  • Customer service assistant, handling online queries and digital systems
  • Receptionist, using computers for bookings and correspondence
  • Care assistant, completing digital records and online reporting
  • Retail assistant, using digital tills and stock management systems
  • Warehouse operative, working with digital inventory and dispatch tools

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Essential Digital Skills (Pearson Edexcel) - the next step up, covering more complex digital tasks and recognised by more employers.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths - often studied alongside digital skills to strengthen your employability.
  • Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ) - a broader computer qualification covering a wider range of software and digital tasks.

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