Free Level 3 Computer Course at Steadfast Training. Classes run full-time during the day and take around two weeks to complete. This is a free computer course for adults who are unemployed or volunteering, currently on benefits, and living in Peterborough or Cambridgeshire. You'll build the essential digital skills needed for everyday life, from using websites safely to engaging with online services and products with confidence. Entry level computer classes cover practical tasks you'll use at home, in work, and when accessing public services. You'll finish with the Gateway Qualifications Essential Digital Skills Entry Level 3 computer certificate.
Who this course is for
This qualification is for those who wish to gain an understanding of, and competency in, the essential digital skills you need for everyday life. It will enable you to engage with those digital services and products. You will also be introduced to a range of websites and given the knowledge of how to engage with them confidently and safely.
Entry requirements
19+
Unemployed, or Volunteering
Currently on benefits
Living in Peterborough/Cambridgeshire
What you will learn
You'll use everyday digital devices and software with greater confidence.
You'll navigate websites and online services safely.
You'll understand how to protect your personal information online.
You'll communicate using digital tools and platforms.
You'll access and use online public services.
You'll recognise common online risks and how to avoid them.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Steadfast Training, with tutor-led sessions over two weeks. Assessment is based on practical tasks that show you can use digital tools in real situations. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out essential digital activities, not on written exams. The course is hands-on throughout.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Steadfast Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Data entry clerk, inputting information accurately using computers
Receptionist, handling bookings and correspondence online
Customer service advisor, using digital systems to support customers
Warehouse administrator, managing stock records and orders digitally
Care administrator, supporting care teams with digital records
Retail assistant, using digital tills and stock management tools
What you could study next
Functional Skills ICT Level 1 or Level 2 - builds on your entry level computer qualification and is recognised by many employers as evidence of digital ability.
Essential Digital Skills Level 1 - the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering more advanced everyday digital tasks.
Functional Skills English or Maths - often studied alongside digital skills to strengthen your overall employability.
