Level 1 Computer Course in Hackney. Evening classes run at New City College Hackney Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs for 11 weeks part-time. You'll build practical digital skills, from using devices and software to staying safe online and communicating digitally. These are the skills employers ask for across almost every sector.
Who this course is for
19+
What you will learn
You'll use devices and software with confidence for everyday tasks.
You'll create, edit and save digital documents and files.
You'll communicate online using email and digital tools.
You'll find and evaluate information safely on the internet.
You'll understand how to stay safe and protect your data online.
You'll handle digital transactions, such as online forms and services.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at New City College Hackney Campus. Assessment is practical and task-based, testing the digital skills you use in real situations. You'll complete set tasks that show you can apply each skill independently. There is no written exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Hackney Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: use digital skills in office and admin roles.
Customer service assistant: handle digital communications and systems.
Retail assistant: use point-of-sale and stock management software.
Healthcare receptionist: manage patient records and booking systems.
Warehouse operative: use digital stock and logistics tools.
Teaching assistant: support classroom technology and digital resources.
What you could study next
Level 2 Essential Digital Skills: the next step up, covering more advanced digital tasks and recognised by more employers.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or 2: often studied alongside a computer qualification to strengthen your CV.
Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ): a broader computer qualification covering a wider range of software and digital tasks.
