Free Level 1 Computer Course in Stockton-on-Tees. Classes run at UCQ Teesside, full-time during the day. This free computer course covers the digital skills you need for everyday life and work. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you before you start. The course runs over one week, making it a focused way to build your computer qualification quickly. You'll leave with a recognised Level 1 Essential Digital Skills certificate.
Who this course is for
This programme has been carefully designed to meet your digital knowledge gaps and provide vital skills for life and work.
Entry requirements
Must be at either Entry 2 - Level 1 to enrol onto the entry 3 or level 1 course.
What you will learn
You'll use devices and handle files with confidence.
You'll communicate online using email and messaging tools.
You'll find, evaluate, and use information from the internet safely.
You'll create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and other digital content.
You'll understand how to stay safe and protect your personal information online.
You'll use digital tools relevant to everyday tasks and the workplace.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at UCQ Teesside. Assessment is practical and task-based, reflecting real digital activities. You'll complete set tasks that demonstrate your skills across each area of the qualification. There are no written exams. The centre covers all resources, teaching, and assessment costs.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. UCQ Teesside will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Office administrator - uses digital tools and documents daily
Customer service assistant - handles emails, systems, and online queries
Receptionist - manages digital bookings, records, and communications
Retail assistant - uses stock and payment systems
Care assistant - records client information on digital systems
Warehouse operative - uses digital stock and logistics tools
Data entry clerk - inputs and manages information on computers
What you could study next
Level 2 Essential Digital Skills - the next step up from this qualification, covering more complex digital tasks and workplace applications.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2 - often taken alongside or after digital skills training to strengthen your overall employability.
Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ) - a broader computer qualification recognised by employers across many sectors.
