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Free Level 1 Computer Course in March – The March Community Centre

CostFREE
Duration5 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Computer Course in March. Classes run at The March Community Centre, part-time during the day, over around 5 months. You'll cover everyday digital tasks: using online services, emailing, video calls, online banking, social media, and staying safe online. The course also builds the digital skills employers look for. Before you start, you'll complete a short initial assessment so the course can be tailored to your starting point. A basic level of English is needed to take part and complete the assessments.

Who this course is for

Do you want to learn more about IT? Having good digital skills is essential in today's world for both personal use and the work environment. Our Digital Skills courses are accredited and designed to give you the skills to: • Access online services, such as booking your GP appointment • Stay in touch with family and friends, via email or video calls • Shop and bank online • Use social media and keeping yourself safe online • Use IT at work You will gain new skills and develop your confidence in using computers and navigate the digital world and online services.

Entry requirements

This is a first step IT qualification and is suitable for anyone with some experience of using digital devices and would like to build their skills and confidence using computers and other devices. A basic level of English is needed to engage with the lessons and complete the set assessments. Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete a brief initial assessment. This will help us understand your current starting point and allow us to tailor the course to meet your specific ne

What you will learn

  • You'll use online services, such as booking GP appointments and accessing government websites.
  • You'll send emails and make video calls to stay in touch with others.
  • You'll shop and bank online safely.
  • You'll use social media and protect yourself from online risks.
  • You'll develop the digital skills used in everyday work environments.
  • You'll navigate computers and other digital devices with greater ease.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The March Community Centre. Learning is hands-on, working through practical digital tasks during daytime classes. Assessment is built into the course and completed as you progress, so you can demonstrate your skills in context rather than through a single exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The March Community Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator: digital skills are essential for office-based admin roles.
  • Receptionist: booking systems and email are core to the job.
  • Care assistant: many care providers use digital records and online systems.
  • Retail assistant: stock, rotas, and communications are increasingly digital.
  • Warehouse operative: digital picking systems and online reporting are common.
  • Customer service advisor: email, live chat, and online tools used daily.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Digital Functional Skills: the next step up, covering more advanced digital tasks and recognised by more employers.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: useful alongside digital skills for roles that need written communication.
  • Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ): a broader qualification covering specific software and digital tools in more depth.
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