Course overview

During your course, you will learn core skills that boost your confidence, such as surfing the internet, adding bookmarks and searching efficiently. Create files and folders to organize your information. Importantly, you will gain essential knowledge about keeping yourself and your information safe online. Recognise and avoid fake websites, understand secure browsing practices, and protecting personal information. By mastering these skills, you will navigate the digital world efficiently, proficiently and securely, ensuring a safer and more productive online experience. This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority. Participants must live in Coventry Area Postcodes CV1 to CV6 inclusive

Course description

We live in a digital age, where using a digital device such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer is an essential skill in 21st-century Britain. Navigating the internet confidently and effectively is crucial not only for personal growth but also for staying relevant in today's fast-paced, tech-driven world. This course will equip you with the ability to work out problems and find your own solutions, fostering independence and adaptability.

Learning how to troubleshoot and solve issues on your own when working with technology is a vital life skill. As digital technology continuously evolves, the ability to adapt and learn new tools and platforms becomes increasingly important. This course will guide you through essential digital literacy skills, from identifying computer components and digital devices, recognising and organising different files, surfing the internet and adding bookmarks to organizing your information effectively.

Moreover, you will learn to keep yourself and your information safe online, recognizing and avoiding potential threats. By mastering these skills, you will not only enhance your digital literacy but also build the confidence needed to embrace and utilize new technologies as they emerge. This independence and adaptability will ensure you remain capable and self-reliant in a constantly changing digital landscape.

What financial support is available?

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.

What other support is available?

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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