learndirect IT courses
Do you need to learn how to use a computer?
Would you like to learn how to send and receive emails and use the Internet?
Come and learn how with learndirect! It’s Free! (Eligibility criteria apply,
please ring for details).
Courses include:
Our computer courses and qualifications can help you learn new skills.
Our bite-sizes flexible courses are right for you if you are a complete beginner or if you have some computer experience.
Everyday IT - Entry Level 2
The course is for you if you have never used a computer before, or if you’ve used one but need to build your skills and confidence.
What will I learn?
• How to turn a computer on and off comfortably
• How to use the Internet to search
• How to use email to keep in touch with friends, family and colleagues
• How to start to use a word processing programme
You’ll also learn how to connect some gadgets to a computer and how to use a
mobile phone to make calls, send text and take photos.
After you’ve completed this course, you can move onto another one! Try our Everyday IT – Entry Level 3.
Everyday IT - Entry Level 3
This course is for you if you’ve gained some experience in using a computer and want to learn more. You may have completed the Everyday IT – Entry Level 2 and want to carry on with your learning.
What will I learn?
• How to create a comfortable work area, change settings and stay safe online.
• How to use the internet and email to arrange a day out, plan journeys and buy tickets.
• How internet tools can help you to chat online and keep in touch.
• The benefits of online banking and using comparison websites to plan holidays.
• How to create letters, posters, flyers and other documents with a word processor.
You’ll also learn how to upload photos from a camera and create a computer music library.
After you’ve completed this course, you can move onto another one! Try our ECDL Essentials qualification at Level 1.
Gain a Level 1 Qualification with ECDL Essentials
What will I learn?
Computer Basics shows you the basic skills you need to operate a computer.
Computer Security covers keeping you and your computer safe. Learn about online and email security too.
In the Electronic Communication Unit you can also learn how to:
• Use the Internet to find information, such as job searching
• Communicate via email at work and home
• Forward email messages, send files with your messages and maintain an address book of email addresses
After you have completed this qualification you can progress onto ECDL-ITQ Level 2.
ECDL-ITQ: The New NVQ for IT Users
ECDL-ITQ Level 2 delivers the IT skills and learning that employers
need most and is FREE if you meet the eligibility criteria (please ring for details).
This course is available to employed & unemployed adults.
ECDL-ITQ is made up of a series of units that can be tailored to the specific needs of employers in different fields, and to the individual needs and roles of each employee.
Units available:
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheets
• Powerpoint
• Improving Productivity
Learning is online, flexible and tutor supported.
For more information call the learning centre direct on 01257 516333
