This short course will increase your confidence and will enable further study gaining accreditation at Level 1. Suitable for beginners, you will learn the basics of how to use a computer to use word, send emails with attachments, learn how to browse online safely and more.
Your course will cover:
- Managing files and folders to store, organise and retrieve information using local and cloud-based storage
- Collaborating online (sharing documents, via email and via cloud-based storage)
- Video conferencing (one-on-one meetings, group meetings)
- How to get started with Social Networking; what it is and how it can benefit career development
A 2-hour lesson each week for 10 weeks, based in a classroom supplied with computers.
This is a personal development course.
Courses are for personal development. Informal assessment by the tutor, with evaluation by the student.
Enrolment opportunities are available throughout the year. Please contact us for more details on 0121 678 7000 or email community@solihull.ac.uk
You must be aged 19+, have some basic IT knowledge or have completed the basic course 'Computing for Beginners'.
Video conferencing will require computer earphones - your tutor will advise you on this when you start the course.
The course may be part of your first steps onto a higher level accredited computing course or part of your first steps into a career in this field.
Stratford-upon-Avon College
25/09/2024
Wednesday
09:30-11:30
Free (subject to residency criteria)
TLESA000E115A
Part Time
Stratford-upon-Avon College
15/01/2025
Wednesday
09:30-11:30
Free (subject to residency criteria)
TLESA000E115W
Part Time
Stratford-upon-Avon College
30/04/2025
Wednesday
09:30-11:30
Free (subject to residency criteria)
TLESA000E115S
Part Time
