Computer Skills for Beginners: Starting Out
Duration: 24 hours
Summary
Your tutor will support you in developing the confidence to use your computer safely. On this 8-week course (24 hours), you will learn the essentials to get you started in creating simple documents, sending emails and learn how to search and use the internet safely.
Outcomes
Your tutor will take you through each task step-by-step using a range of interactive teaching and learning activities until you feel able to work confidently at your own pace. You will cover the following topics:
- Turning computer on and off safely
- Use a mouse and keyboard correctly
- Open programs from desktop and start menu
- Create, save, print and retrieve documents
- Use the internet and search engines to find information
- How to find pictures and insert into a Word document
- How to amend pictures, move and resize them within a document
- Be aware of health and safety issues
Progression
Once this unaccredited course has been completed many of our learners decide to progress on to our accredited ‘Get Going’ courses which provide everyday skills for life and work.
Other information
Entry requirements
- Are a complete beginner or have very limited computer skills.
Qualification
- Unaccredited
Award organisation
- n/a
What you will need
- Notebook and pen
How we will support you
- Financial support application
- Laptop loan can be arranged if required
Book your place now!
Email: info@rflearn.co.uk
Telephone: 0300 456 2050
Alternatively fill in our Course Enquiry form: CLICK HERE
Funded by Suffolk County Council and ESFA
