The course will provide students with the confidence to use the internet independently for online buying and selling. They will be able to browse for goods and services on several websites, check stock availability and reserve items for collection. They will learn how to set up a PayPal account and make purchases using this method. Students will also learn how to market products for sale, writing descriptions and taking photographs to advertise them on the internet. Students will be able to set up online accounts for websites in order that they may use them to buy and sell goods and services. This is a fun course in a safe environment and students work in groups to share learning.
Additional information about this course
Over 90% of applicants for skills courses do not need to pay a fee. Subject to status - courses are free for unemployed people, job seekers and people on low wage. If you do not qualify you will be alerted during the application process. You can cancel at any time. Call us on 0300 303 3464 if you want to check anything with us.
Course aim
This course is designed to enable students to make online purchases and sell goods on the internet.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for beginners and improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Browse at least two websites to view products and services.
- Set up or review a PayPal account.
- Write an advertisement to market an item.
- Be able to advertise at least two items for sale on the internet
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What else do I need to know?
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