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The overall aim of this course is to develop learners’ basic digital skills for daily life, employment and further training.Learners will use laptops and online resources safely, develop key digital vocabulary and ESOL/literacy skills, and build confidence through practical activities, independent learning and group discussion.
Learning outcomes include:
Know the computer – Identify basic computer equipment, for example screen, keyboard, mouse, laptop and printer. Understand common IT words and symbols, such as click, type, delete, save, search, Wi-Fi and password. Switch a computer or laptop on and shut it down correctly
Use a mouse and keyboard – Use a mouse or touchpad to click, double-click, scroll and select. Type simple sentences using a keyboard. Use capital letters, spaces, numbers and common punctuation. Use keys such as Enter, Backspace, Shift and Delete
Log in and use passwords – Log in and log out of a computer or online account. Understand what a username and password are. Create and use a strong password. Understand why passwords should be kept private
Use the internet – Open a web browser. Recognise an internet address and search box. Carry out a simple internet search. Select useful information from search results. Use back, forward, refresh and tabs
Complete online forms – Enter personal information into an online form. Understand common form vocabulary, for example first name, surname, address, postcode and date of birth. Recognise compulsory fields. Select options using drop-down menus, tick boxes and buttons. Check information before submitting a form
Use email – Recognise an email address. Open and read an email. Write and send a simple email. Reply to an email. Attach a document or photograph with support
Create a simple document – Open a word-processing program such as Microsoft Word. Type and edit a short piece of text. Change basic formatting, such as font size, bold and alignment. Save, open and close a document. Print a document with support
Manage files – Understand the difference between a file and folder. Save a file with an appropriate name. Find and open a saved file. Download a file and locate it afterwards
Stay safe online – Recognise that personal information should be protected. Identify examples of suspicious messages or links. Know not to share passwords. Know what to do if something online makes them worried or unsure. Log out when using a shared or public computer
Build digital confidence – Follow simple written and spoken IT instructions. Ask for help using useful phrases such as “How do I log in?” or “I forgot my password.” Use basic digital vocabulary when talking about technology. Complete a simple digital task with less support.
This course will take place on Wednesdays – 4th November 2026 – 27th January 2027
This course is open to learners with few or no qualifications aged 19 years plus (in August ’26) who are looking for a basic IT course
To enrol or for further information, please contact Carol Griffiths on 07341 882755 or email [email protected]
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