Free Level 2 Computer Course in Doncaster. Classes run at Doncaster Deaf Trust, daytime with flexible study to fit your schedule. This free computer course covers the Microsoft Office suite, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, desktop publishing, and email. You'll build transferable digital skills that employers across most industries expect. The course runs over one year. It leads to the OCR Level 2 Award in IT User Skills (ITQ), a recognised computer qualification that supports office-based and admin roles.
Who this course is for
Students who aspire to a career in office work of want to learn transferrable skills are offered training in the Microsoft Office suite. They will develop skills in word processing, presentation, spreadsheets, databases, desktop publishing and email.
What you will learn
You'll develop word processing skills using Microsoft Word.
You'll create spreadsheets and work with data in Microsoft Excel.
You'll build presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
You'll work with databases to store and retrieve information.
You'll use desktop publishing tools to produce documents and materials.
You'll manage email communication professionally.
You'll gain transferable digital skills used across a wide range of workplaces.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Doncaster Deaf Trust, with flexible daytime attendance over one year. Learning is practical and hands-on, working directly with Microsoft Office applications. Assessment is based on the tasks and activities you complete during the course, demonstrating your skills across each area of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Doncaster Deaf Trust will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: general office support using Word, Excel, and email
Data entry clerk: inputting and managing information in spreadsheets and databases
Receptionist: front-of-house role requiring strong computer and email skills
Office assistant: day-to-day admin tasks across most sectors
Customer service advisor: handling queries and correspondence digitally
Marketing assistant: creating documents and presentations for campaigns
What you could study next
Level 3 Award or Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ) - the next step up, covering more advanced digital tasks and software.
Level 2 or Level 3 Business Administration Qualification - combines your computer skills with broader office and admin knowledge, useful for roles with more responsibility.
Level 2 Customer Service Qualification - pairs well with digital skills for customer-facing admin roles.
