How to learn digital skills for free*

Confidence with computers is vital in both life and work. Over 80% of job adverts list digital skills as essential and being online can make it easier to complete everyday tasks. Learn a new skill and give your CV a boost, with our digital skills courses.  

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From spreadsheets to social media

Learn the digital essentials across a range of topics, from using smartphones to mastering Excel spreadsheets. Our digital skills courses can help you use social media and the internet to find work opportunities and prepare job applications. Learn how to keep your data safe, create documents or start digital marketing.   

Beginners computer courses to IT qualifications

We offer different levels of computing courses. From short beginners’ courses, to full Level three IT qualifications employers want on your CV. There is a digital skills course for everyone. Best of all, they are free. 

Digital skills for work

Our digital training classes are part of a range of free courses for jobs. We’re here to help you learn the skills and knowledge you need to get into and thrive at work.   

Finding the right digital skills course

We know that everyone has a different range of skills, so our team will make sure you start at the right level for you and help you reach your goals.  

Gain the practical digital skills that will help you thrive in the online world. Whether you learn in a classroom or take an online course at home, our supportive tutors will get to up to speed. 

*Over 90% of applicants for skills courses do not need to pay a fee. Subject to status  - courses are free for unemployed people, job seekers and people on low wage. If you do not qualify you will be alerted during the application process.

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Using Canvas to Learn

Online courses allow students from all regions to access skills and gives you flexibility to learn in the comfort of your own surrounding. But what if this is your first time using an online learning platform or maybe it has been some time since you used online learning. This using canvas course will support you to develop confidence and skills in understanding how to use canvas to get the best experience of online learning. You will learn how to use all the functions in canvas with the support of your online tutor. The course will give students an introduction to accessing and using canvas in preparation for future online courses.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 01/07/2024 -
Wed 03/07/2024
Times:
9:15am - 11:15am
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Ekta Vishrolia
Course code:
Q00015503
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £25.20

Entry Level Essential Digital Skills: Essential Digital Skills to Communicate Online

Do you want to gain more confidence in using digital skills to communicate online. If the answer is 'yes!', then join this course. This course is for learners with basic or some knowledge of digital technologies who want to develop better digital skills. If you struggle with using digital skills to communicate online, using WhatsApp, social media and drafting emails this course can help you feel more comfortable with digital communication. The course aims to boost your confidence by teaching the techniques and digital skills you need to improve your online communication skills. Take the first steps to Improve your digital skills for learning, life, and work.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 02/07/2024 -
Tue 16/07/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Elena Hawkins
Course code:
Q00015257
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £27.75

Entry Level Essential Digital Skills: Beginners; Using Digital Skills to communicate online

Do you want to gain more confidence in using digital skills to communicate online. If the answer is 'yes!', then join this course. This course is for learners with little or no experience of digital technologies who want to develop better digital skills. If you struggle with using digital skills to communicate online, using WhatsApp, social media and drafting emails this course can help you feel more comfortable with digital communication. The course aims to boost your confidence by teaching the techniques and digital skills you need to improve your online communication skills. Take the first steps to Improve your digital skills for learning, life, and work.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 02/07/2024 -
Tue 16/07/2024
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Elena Hawkins
Course code:
Q00015256
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £27.75

Entry Level Essential Digital Skills: Get to know your Device - Intermediate

In today's fast-paced digital world, the ability to use a mobile device is more than just a convenience—it's a necessity. The Digital Skills Hub is excited to introduce a comprehensive 5-week course designed specifically for individuals who feel left behind in the digital age. Our "Get to Know Your Device" course aims to empower participants with the essential skills needed to confidently navigate and utilize their mobile devices. Join us at the Digital Skills Hub and embark on a journey towards mobile mastery. Empower yourself with the skills and confidence to navigate the digital world with ease and embrace the benefits of being connected in today's digital age. Don't let technology pass you by—take control of your digital destiny with our Mobile Mastery course! Aimed for people with a basic level of digital skill.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 11/07/2024 -
Thu 08/08/2024
Times:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
Digital Skill Hub (Computer Room)
30-32 Royal Arcade
Christchurch Road
Boscombe
Bournemouth
BH1 4BT
Tutor:
Lucy Pender
Course code:
Q00015313
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £63.00

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12 months
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Multiply Essex: Beginners Excel and Spreadsheets

Did you know you can use spreadsheets to make hundreds of everyday tasks easier? You can use them to efficiently keep track of job applications, birthday lists, inventories of collectible items, or anything else. Never opened a spreadsheet in your life? Don’t worry. This is an Excel course for beginners, and we’ll cover all the basics. This beginners Excel course aims to teach you computer skills for everyday life, including simple budgeting techniques to manage your money better. This course is funded through Multiply, you are eligible for full funding if you are aged 19+ and have an Essex home postcode.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 18/07/2024 -
Thu 18/07/2024
Times:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Chris George
Course code:
Q00015428
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Using Canvas to learn: Steps to success course

Studying online is a fun and effective way to learn. This course will teach you to use Canvas so that you can get the most out of WEA courses. You’ll learn digital skills to support you to study WEA online courses. This Canvas course is ideal for you if you’re considering taking a WEA course but feel unsure of your digital skills. It’s appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 23/07/2024 -
Thu 25/07/2024
Times:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
KCU Ltd at Fuller Church (Kettering)
51 Gold Street
Kettering
NN16 8JB
Tutor:
Karren Bennett
Course code:
Q00014797
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £37.80

Multiply Essex: How to be safe online

This course is only for people living in Essex. Are you worried about being safe online? This course looks at ways to keep safe online including how to avoid online scams and delivery fraud. We focus on what you need to consider being safe when selling your own items online and also covering topics such as taking photographs and pricing appropriately. We also look at some marketing techniques that are used to encourage people to make a purchase and how to spot genuine adverts from the scam ones. Your rights as a buyer forms part of the course as does how to work out if something is a genuine bargain or not.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 23/07/2024 -
Tue 30/07/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
King Edward Community Centre (Basildon)
Community Centre
Hunter Court, King Edward Road
Basildon
SS15 6GY
Tutor:
Paula Hellal
Course code:
Q00015265
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free



The courses below have already started, but are still available to book.

Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: Developing Digital Skills for Online Resources

Learn to use digital devices and gain essential computer skills for professional and personal use. Digital training helps you move with the times and not get left behind. This beginner’s course is for anyone who wants to learn digital skills, no matter your current knowledge. This course is appropriate for complete beginners , so don’t worry if this is all new to you. Learn to use different applications including word processing software and fill out online forms in this Digital Skills course. Understand how to use email and search for information online. This digital skills training also teaches you how to shop online securely. You’ll understand online safety and data storage, apps, their uses and more.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 15/04/2024 -
Mon 01/07/2024
Times:
9:00am - 9:30am
Duration:
18 sessions
Location:
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Cordelia Street
London
E14 6DZ
Tutor:
Stephan Schulte-Nahring
Course code:
Q00014720
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £37.80

Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: Developing Digital Skills for Online Resources

Learn to use digital devices and gain essential computer skills for professional and personal use. Digital training helps you move with the times and not get left behind. This beginner’s course is for anyone who wants to learn digital skills, no matter your current knowledge. This course is appropriate for complete beginners , so don’t worry if this is all new to you. Learn to use different applications including word processing software and fill out online forms in this Digital Skills course. Understand how to use email and search for information online. This digital skills training also teaches you how to shop online securely. You’ll understand online safety and data storage, apps, their uses and more.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 15/04/2024 -
Mon 01/07/2024
Times:
9:00am - 9:30am
Duration:
18 sessions
Location:
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Cordelia Street
London
E14 6DZ
Tutor:
Stephan Schulte-Nahring
Course code:
Q00014720
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £37.80

Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: Developing Digital Skills for Online Resources

Learn to use digital devices and gain essential computer skills for professional and personal use. Digital training helps you move with the times and not get left behind. This beginner’s course is for anyone who wants to learn digital skills, no matter your current knowledge. This course is appropriate for complete beginners , so don’t worry if this is all new to you. Learn to use different applications including word processing software and fill out online forms in this Digital Skills course. Understand how to use email and search for information online. This digital skills training also teaches you how to shop online securely. You’ll understand online safety and data storage, apps, their uses and more.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 15/04/2024 -
Mon 01/07/2024
Times:
9:00am - 9:30am
Duration:
18 sessions
Location:
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Cordelia Street
London
E14 6DZ
Tutor:
Stephan Schulte-Nahring
Course code:
Q00014720
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £37.80

Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: Developing Digital Skills for Online Resources

Learn to use digital devices and gain essential computer skills for professional and personal use. Digital training helps you move with the times and not get left behind. This beginner’s course is for anyone who wants to learn digital skills, no matter your current knowledge. This course is appropriate for complete beginners , so don’t worry if this is all new to you. Learn to use different applications including word processing software and fill out online forms in this Digital Skills course. Understand how to use email and search for information online. This digital skills training also teaches you how to shop online securely. You’ll understand online safety and data storage, apps, their uses and more.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 15/04/2024 -
Mon 01/07/2024
Times:
9:00am - 9:30am
Duration:
18 sessions
Location:
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Cordelia Street
London
E14 6DZ
Tutor:
Stephan Schulte-Nahring
Course code:
Q00014720
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £37.80

Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: Developing Digital Skills for Online Resources

Learn to use digital devices and gain essential computer skills for professional and personal use. Digital training helps you move with the times and not get left behind. This beginner’s course is for anyone who wants to learn digital skills, no matter your current knowledge. This course is appropriate for complete beginners , so don’t worry if this is all new to you. Learn to use different applications including word processing software and fill out online forms in this Digital Skills course. Understand how to use email and search for information online. This digital skills training also teaches you how to shop online securely. You’ll understand online safety and data storage, apps, their uses and more.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 15/04/2024 -
Mon 01/07/2024
Times:
9:00am - 9:30am
Duration:
18 sessions
Location:
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Cordelia Street
London
E14 6DZ
Tutor:
Stephan Schulte-Nahring
Course code:
Q00014720
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £37.80

Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: Developing Digital Skills for Online Resources

Learn to use digital devices and gain essential computer skills for professional and personal use. Digital training helps you move with the times and not get left behind. This beginner’s course is for anyone who wants to learn digital skills, no matter your current knowledge. This course is appropriate for complete beginners , so don’t worry if this is all new to you. Learn to use different applications including word processing software and fill out online forms in this Digital Skills course. Understand how to use email and search for information online. This digital skills training also teaches you how to shop online securely. You’ll understand online safety and data storage, apps, their uses and more.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 15/04/2024 -
Mon 01/07/2024
Times:
9:00am - 9:30am
Duration:
18 sessions
Location:
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Cordelia Street
London
E14 6DZ
Tutor:
Stephan Schulte-Nahring
Course code:
Q00014720
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £37.80

Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: Developing Digital Skills for Online Resources

Learn to use digital devices and gain essential computer skills for professional and personal use. Digital training helps you move with the times and not get left behind. This beginner’s course is for anyone who wants to learn digital skills, no matter your current knowledge. This course is appropriate for complete beginners , so don’t worry if this is all new to you. Learn to use different applications including word processing software and fill out online forms in this Digital Skills course. Understand how to use email and search for information online. This digital skills training also teaches you how to shop online securely. You’ll understand online safety and data storage, apps, their uses and more.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 15/04/2024 -
Mon 01/07/2024
Times:
9:00am - 9:30am
Duration:
18 sessions
Location:
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Cordelia Street
London
E14 6DZ
Tutor:
Stephan Schulte-Nahring
Course code:
Q00014720
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £37.80

Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: Developing Digital Skills for Online Resources

Learn to use digital devices and gain essential computer skills for professional and personal use. Digital training helps you move with the times and not get left behind. This beginner’s course is for anyone who wants to learn digital skills, no matter your current knowledge. This course is appropriate for complete beginners , so don’t worry if this is all new to you. Learn to use different applications including word processing software and fill out online forms in this Digital Skills course. Understand how to use email and search for information online. This digital skills training also teaches you how to shop online securely. You’ll understand online safety and data storage, apps, their uses and more.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 15/04/2024 -
Mon 01/07/2024
Times:
9:00am - 9:30am
Duration:
18 sessions
Location:
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Cordelia Street
London
E14 6DZ
Tutor:
Stephan Schulte-Nahring
Course code:
Q00014720
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £37.80

Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: Developing Digital Skills for Online Resources

Learn to use digital devices and gain essential computer skills for professional and personal use. Digital training helps you move with the times and not get left behind. This beginner’s course is for anyone who wants to learn digital skills, no matter your current knowledge. This course is appropriate for complete beginners , so don’t worry if this is all new to you. Learn to use different applications including word processing software and fill out online forms in this Digital Skills course. Understand how to use email and search for information online. This digital skills training also teaches you how to shop online securely. You’ll understand online safety and data storage, apps, their uses and more.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 15/04/2024 -
Mon 01/07/2024
Times:
9:00am - 9:30am
Duration:
18 sessions
Location:
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Cordelia Street
London
E14 6DZ
Tutor:
Stephan Schulte-Nahring
Course code:
Q00014720
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £37.80

Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: Developing Digital Skills for Online Resources

Learn to use digital devices and gain essential computer skills for professional and personal use. Digital training helps you move with the times and not get left behind. This beginner’s course is for anyone who wants to learn digital skills, no matter your current knowledge. This course is appropriate for complete beginners , so don’t worry if this is all new to you. Learn to use different applications including word processing software and fill out online forms in this Digital Skills course. Understand how to use email and search for information online. This digital skills training also teaches you how to shop online securely. You’ll understand online safety and data storage, apps, their uses and more.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 15/04/2024 -
Mon 01/07/2024
Times:
9:00am - 9:30am
Duration:
18 sessions
Location:
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Cordelia Street
London
E14 6DZ
Tutor:
Stephan Schulte-Nahring
Course code:
Q00014720
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £37.80