Free Level 1 Computer Course in Worksop

CostFREE
Duration25 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Computer Course in Worksop. Classes run at Worksop Library on Monday afternoons, part-time over 25 weeks.

The course is for adults aged 19 or over. You'll cover using devices, handling information, creating and editing documents, communicating online, completing everyday digital transactions, and staying safe on the internet. You should be comfortable using a mouse and keyboard before you start.

You'll sit an exam at the end and finish with a Level 1 Digital Functional Skills qualification.

Who this course is for

adult only

Entry requirements

19+

What you will learn

  • You'll use devices confidently and manage digital information.
  • You'll create and edit documents and files.
  • You'll communicate online using email and other digital tools.
  • You'll complete everyday digital transactions, such as online forms and payments.
  • You'll stay safe and act responsibly online.
  • You'll practise real digital tasks that support work and daily life.

How you will learn

Classes are taught in a friendly, practical way with time to practise each skill. You'll learn through guided exercises on a computer, working through units covering devices, communication, and online safety. At the end of the course you'll take an exam to gain the qualification. Laptops are available to borrow if you don't have your own device.

What you will need to bring

Bring a notebook, a pen, and any login details you already use at home, such as email or online account details. If you have your own device you may bring it, but laptops are available to borrow. Worksop Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator, handles digital correspondence and documents in an office.
  • Customer service advisor, uses online systems and email to support customers.
  • Receptionist, manages bookings and digital records at a front desk.
  • Retail assistant, uses digital tills and stock systems in a shop.
  • Care worker, completes digital care records and communicates with teams online.
  • Library assistant, helps the public with computers and digital services.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Digital Functional Skills, the next step up for stronger digital confidence at work.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2, useful alongside digital skills for many jobs.
  • Level 2 IT User Skills qualification, for those wanting to go deeper into office software and digital tools.
  • Level 2 Award in Customer Service, a natural next step if you're heading into a customer-facing role.

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