Free Level 1 Computer Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at IntoUniversity Middlesbrough, part-time during the day. The course runs over 10 days, so you can fit it around other commitments. You'll build the digital skills needed for everyday life and work, from using devices and software to communicating and staying safe online. This free computer course for adults covers the practical skills employers expect and that you need to use digital services with confidence.
Who this course is for
The purpose of this qualification is to allow learners to demonstrate understanding of, and competency in, the essential digital skills they need for life and work. It will enable learners to engage with digital services and products in everyday life and work.
What you will learn
You'll use devices and software to complete everyday tasks
You'll communicate online using email and messaging tools
You'll handle information and content safely and responsibly
You'll navigate digital services such as online forms and websites
You'll recognise online risks and take steps to stay safe
You'll use digital tools relevant to work and employment
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at IntoUniversity Middlesbrough. Assessment is practical and knowledge-based, covering the essential digital skills set out in the qualification. You'll be assessed on what you can do with digital tools, not just what you know about them. An initial assessment at the start helps confirm the course is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. IntoUniversity Middlesbrough will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: use digital tools to manage records and correspondence
Customer service assistant: handle online queries and digital systems
Retail assistant: use point-of-sale and stock management software
Care assistant: complete digital records and communicate with teams
Warehouse operative: use digital tracking and reporting tools
Receptionist: manage bookings and communications online
What you could study next
Level 2 Essential Digital Skills (NCFE): the next step up, covering more advanced digital tasks for work and life.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2: often taken alongside digital qualifications to strengthen your overall employability.
Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ): a broader computer qualification recognised by many employers.
