Free Level 3 Computer Course in Wolverhampton – Adult Education Wolverhampton

CostFREE
Duration17 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start10 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Essential Digital Skills (Entry 3) in Wolverhampton. Classes run at Adult Education Wolverhampton, part-time during the day.

The course is for adults aged 19 or over with little or no experience using computers, smartphones, or the internet. No previous digital skills are needed. You'll have an initial assessment to find the right starting point for you. Over 17 weeks, you'll build the everyday digital skills needed for work, learning, and daily life online.

You'll finish with an Entry Level 3 Essential Digital Skills qualification from Gateway Qualifications.

Who this course is for

Essential Digital Skills Entry Level 3 is designed for adults who have little or no experience using digital devices or the internet and want to build the essential skills needed for life, work, learning and communicating online. The qualification is focuses on developing confidence with everyday digital tasks. Suitable for beginners, jobseekers, returners to learning, and anyone who needs digital skills to progress in work or further study.

Entry requirements

You must be aged 19 or over. No previous digital skills are required. An initial assessment will determine your starting point. Suitable for learners who are new to computers, smartphones or online services.

What you will learn

  • You'll use a computer, tablet, or smartphone safely and with confidence.
  • You'll create, save, and manage files and folders.
  • You'll send and receive emails and communicate online.
  • You'll search the internet and find reliable information.
  • You'll stay safe online and protect your personal information.
  • You'll use digital tools for everyday tasks such as filling in forms and accessing services.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Adult Education Wolverhampton, with a tutor guiding you through each topic at a manageable pace. Assessment is practical and task-based. You'll demonstrate your digital skills by completing real everyday tasks on a device. There are no written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Adult Education Wolverhampton will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Receptionist, uses computers and email daily in an office setting.
  • Retail assistant, handles digital tills, stock systems, and online orders.
  • Care assistant, uses digital records and communication tools at work.
  • Warehouse operative, works with digital scanning and stock management systems.
  • Customer service advisor, communicates with customers online and by email.

What you could study next

  • Essential Digital Skills Level 1, the next step up from Entry Level 3 and covers more advanced everyday digital tasks.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths at Entry Level 3 or Level 1, useful if you want to build core skills alongside your digital learning.
  • Level 1 Award in IT User Skills, broadens your computer qualification and supports job applications in admin or office roles.

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