This is a non-accredited course which is a practical and flexible way of improving your IT skills using devices and handling information. You will create and edit documents, create an email account, compose, reply and forward messages, attach and download files and learn how to buy securely online. At the end of the course learners will gain confidence in their IT skills, communicate with friends and family via email as well as shop online.
Course aim
If you are a beginner and need help getting started on a computer, or need to improve your current skills, explore our Beginners Digital Skills courses to get you started on your journey.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for beginners
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Demonstrate how to turn on a device and use the available controls.
- Understand how to use a mouse and keyboard on a computer, use a touch screen on a smart phone or tablet.
- Understand the importance of communicating securely, set up an email account to communicate with others digitally.
- Gain an understanding of how to use word processing applications to create and format documents.
- Set up online accounts with retailers to order and pay for goods online using sites such as Amazon or eBay.
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?
- You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
What else do I need to know?
- Set up online accounts with retailers to order and pay for goods online such as through Amazon or eBay.
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
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