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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.
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Dates:Thu 11/07/2024 -
Thu 18/07/2024Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:Digital Skill Hub (Computer Room)
30-32 Royal Arcade
Christchurch Road
Boscombe
Bournemouth
BH1 4BTTutor:Lucy PenderCourse code:Q00015313How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £63.00
Creativity for Calm
Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation.
This creativity course allows you to explore your art and craft skills to find practices that soothe you. Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, origami, or craft-making, art courses can help you find a relaxing hobby.
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Dates:Mon 15/07/2024 -
Tue 16/07/2024Times:10:00am - 2:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:Seetec Pluss Poole
Poole
BH12 1EDTutor:Dulcie AllanCourse code:Q00013989How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Award in Stress Awareness Level 1
Stress affects most people in the country at some point in life. Understanding the harmful effects of stress is essential to maintaining good mental health and well-being. This stress awareness course can help you recognise and deal with stress when it happens.
This mental health awareness training helps you understand what you and others may be experiencing. It is also useful if you work in a support role such as mentor, counsellor, or carer. It will teach you important skills for care jobs if you want to work in adult social care.
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Dates:Mon 22/07/2024 -
Wed 24/07/2024Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Veronica HydeCourse code:Q00015373How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £75.00
Functional Skills Maths
Gain a GCSE-equivalent qualification with this functional skills maths course. Learn maths skills to open doors to work and study opportunities. Functional maths courses also support you in everyday situations.
Learn maths as an adult and enjoy the experience. Functional maths helps you develop practical maths skills in context. Understand how numeracy skills can assist you in a job or your personal life.
This functional skills maths course teaches you essential maths skills through practical examples. It’s ideal for you if you would like to gain a GCSE-equivalent maths qualification.
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Dates:Thu 01/08/2024 -
Thu 31/07/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:P00000006How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Functional Skills English
Get an English qualification to help you access a variety of work and study options. Functional skills courses in English teach you to read, write, and communicate confidently in English.
Functional skills English isn’t like learning English at school. This is an English course for adults created by adults. Develop practical English skills by learning language in context.
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Dates:Thu 01/08/2024 -
Thu 31/07/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:P00000004How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Introduction to Digital Skills (Maximus, Three Bridges)
Not feeling confident using Outlook? Never opened Outlook in your life? Never mind, this course is for you! This beginner's digital course will cover all the basics that will help you use emails, send attachments and navigate the Internet for work or in your everyday life. Get your digital skills sense to the next level!
Please note - this course is specifically for those living in West Sussex. Please do NOT enrol on this course if you do not live in a West Sussex postcode area.
This course is FREE for residents of West Sussex and is running as part of the Government Multiply project.
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Dates:Mon 05/08/2024 -
Mon 19/08/2024Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:Maximus Three Bridges Office
Unit 2
3 Crawley Business Centre
Stephenson Way
Three Bridges
Crawley
RH10 1TNTutor:Gabriella RussoCourse code:Q00017949How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Pre Entry Digital Skills
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 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
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Dates:Tue 27/08/2024 -
Fri 30/08/2024Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Seetec
3A Greyfriars Way
Great Yarmouth
NR30 2QETutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00018559How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
Beginners Microsoft Word & PowerPoint
What would improved digital skills mean for your career or everyday life? No matter what your job role is, the chances are your day-to-day life would be easier with enhanced computer skills. This beginner’s Microsoft Word and PowerPoint course will help you learn the basics of Word and PowerPoint. This knowledge can help you in a wide variety of routine situations. These can include creating CVs, helping your kids with their homework, or preparing presentations for family events. You will learn how to Enter and Edit text in a document, save and print your work, format and align text, add images, create a poster and customise Templates in Word. Create Striking Presentations with images, and designs. Run slide shows and produce audience notes.
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Dates:Mon 02/09/2024 -
Mon 21/10/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Mark TurkCourse code:Q00009572How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £51.80
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 beginner’s Excel course aims to teach you computer skills for everyday life. You will learn how to navigate spreadsheet cells, format data, add currency and change decimal places. Save and Print a worksheet. Add borders and colour to text and cells. Use basic formulas and create charts from selected data.
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Dates:Mon 02/09/2024 -
Mon 21/10/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Mark TurkCourse code:Q00009575How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £51.80
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 1)
Learn basic communication skills with this ESOL speaking and listening course. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn essential speaking and listening skills to be able to communicate in English.
Entry 1 ESOL courses help people who are just starting to learn English. This course will help you gain confidence to speak about basic topics and understand core words. There are also reading and writing courses at this level.
If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Tue 03/09/2024 -
Fri 17/01/2025Location:Deeplish Community Centre (ROCHDALE)
Hare Street
Deeplish
ROCHDALE
OL11 1JTCourse code:Q00015785How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00