Free Level 1 Computer Course in Newham. Classes run at Newham College London East Ham Campus, part-time during the day. This free computer course is open to all students. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll complete an initial assessment so the centre can place you at the right level. The course focuses on digital skills for work, with a secondary focus on digital skills for everyday life. It runs over 5 weeks.
Who this course is for
This qualification primarily focuses on digital skills for work with a secondary focus on digital skills for life.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements but you will need to complete an initial assessment to assign you to the correct course based on your prior qualifications.
What you will learn
You'll use devices and handle files confidently in a work context.
You'll communicate online using email and digital tools.
You'll find, evaluate, and use information from the internet safely.
You'll create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
You'll understand how to stay safe and protect your data online.
You'll use digital tools to complete everyday tasks at work and at home.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at East Ham Campus, with a tutor guiding you through practical tasks. Assessment is based on on-screen tests set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll practise using real software and digital tools throughout the course. The part-time daytime timetable spreads learning across 5 weeks, giving you time to build skills at a manageable pace.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newham College London East Ham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: use digital tools to support office work.
Customer service assistant: handle queries and records online.
Receptionist: manage bookings, emails, and digital systems.
Retail assistant: use stock and payment software confidently.
Care worker: complete digital records and communicate with teams.
Warehouse operative: use digital tracking and reporting tools.
What you could study next
Level 2 Essential Digital Skills Qualification: the next step up, covering more complex digital tasks for work and study.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2: often needed alongside digital skills for employment or further training.
Level 2 IT User Qualification (City and Guilds or Pearson): broader IT skills recognised by employers in office and admin roles.
