Basic ICT Skills for Beginners

Ref: C2420431

This course is intended to help you develop new computer skills and build on any existing ones, which will enable you to gain confidence in using a computer and learn how to find information on the Internet, i.e. shopping, looking up info, book a holiday and have an idea about Internet security. You will also be introduced in using Microsoft Word to enable you to create a basic letter, using formatting, saving and printing documents.

Additional information about this course

For more information, or to book a place on this course please contact Shahanara Akhtar on 020 8709 4300

Course aim

This course will enable the learner to have a basic understand of how to use a computer and be able to navigate the Internet

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

  • No skills or experience needed
  • This course is suitable for beginners and improvers

By the end of the course I should be able to:

  • Find your way around a computer
  • Create e-documents & edit them using available Word Processing tools
  • Format documents using underline, bold and italics
  • Save and print documents
  • Surf the Internet

How will I be taught?

  • The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning

What kind of feedback can I expect?

  • A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
  • You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor

What else do I need to know?

  • Nothing else is needed
  • All materials will be provided

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

  • No pre reading or pre course work is required

What can I do next?

  • Progress to another WEA course
  • Progress to a course with another provider
  • Become involved with the WEA in a range of voluntary work and other activities including campaigning as a WEA member
  • Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation
  • Access the WEA What Next? booklet here http://www.wea.org.uk/learn-wea/what-can-i-do-next

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Basic ICT Skills for Beginners

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Conditions

As a registered charity, and to meet our funders’ requirements, we need to check a few things with you before you book. Please could we ask that you check the list below to ensure you meet our basic criteria:

  • You are paying the standard fee (with a credit or debit card) or you are on any of the qualifying benefits
  • You have a valid email address so that you can receive confirmation of your booking
  • You have been resident in the UK, EU or EEA for the last 3 years
  • You are aged 19 years or older on 1st September 2018
  • You have read and accept our standard terms and conditions

Not sure or have further questions? Contact courseenquiries@wea.org.uk

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