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Essential Digital Skills (Entry 3)
Course details
Course code
Q00018208Course date
Number of classes
16 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Ekta VishroliaFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
Dolphin Women's Centre (Birmingham)Ward End Park
Washwood Heath Road
Birmingham
B8 2HB
Level of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
Basic IT courses for beginners help build your confidence using technology. This can enable you to learn digital skills to work independently in a variety of roles. It can also help you with learning and personal development.
Learn the basic skills needed to use a laptop or tablet
Understand how to find information on the internet, fill in forms, and send emails
Explore safe online shopping practices
Understand how to keep your personal information safe online
Learn to create short videos and take photos
Gain skills to solve some common computer problems.
You will do an assessment at the end of the course. This will be done online. Your tutor will guide and prepare you for this.
This course will give you the skills and confidence to progress to a Level 1 Essential Digital Skills course if you want.
The WEA is committed to accessible adult education for all. If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
To study this Digital Skills course you’ll need a digital device and an internet connection. This is so you can access our digital learning platform, Canvas.
Most of our courses are free for most of our learners. Please note that you need to get to the end of the enrolment process to see the discounts.
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What financial support is available?
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We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.
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What other support is available?
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All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.
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