Support for UkraineComputing and Digital Skills
Whether you’re an absolute beginner and would like to learn how to use a mobile phone, or are an experienced IT user looking to grow your skills, we have a course for you.
What will I learn by studying computing and digital skills?
Computing and digital skills are considered essential and can not only help your everyday life, but also your job prospects, communication with others and access to services. The internet and computers play a huge part in modern life and are used by most people on a daily basis. These skills give you the ability to undertake simple tasks such as email communication, online shopping and using social media, as well as more complex tasks such as a cybersecurity and coding.
According to the 2019 Consumer Digital Index, 22% of the population do not have the digital skills needed for everyday life in the UK. If you relate to this and would like to develop your IT skills, you’re in the right place. Take a look at our courses and enrol today to boost your confidence and abilities online.
Please note, all learners enrolling on an accredited IT course must undergo an admission session first to help us understand your ability and put you on the best course to help you achieve.
Improving your digital skills can…
Help you be safer online
Having a greater awareness of your presence online can help you be safe and protect your important data.
Improve your job prospects
Computing and digital skills are used in most jobs. Being confident in use of the internet and computers could help you secure a new role and the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification.
Help you make the most of IT
Knowing the potential your computer or mobile phone holds will help you make the most of it and use them to your advantage, whether that’s by communicating with family on social media, or starting your own online business.
Pre-Entry
Digital Hubs
These free drop-in sessions are designed for those who want to learn basic computer skills. You could learn online basics, safety, shopping, social media, how to find a job online and more. These sessions are both classroom based and online so you can learn at your own pace.
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AgeWell Computing Courses
Are you over 60 and looking to gain new digital skills? Explore our AgeWell courses focusing on computing to learn skills in a friendly and supportive environment. View and enrol today on our course search or by calling us on 01202 123444.
Entry 1/2
ICT for Beginners
An 8 week course for those new to digital skills.
Entry 3
Essential Digital Skills
A lower level 13 week course covering basic digital skills and knowledge leading to a qualification.
Level 1
Essential Digital Skills
A mid-ability 13 week course providing knowledge and digital skills leading to a qualification.
Level 2
Develop your ICT Skills
A more in-depth 24-week course covering the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint providing solid knowledge and skills.
Extra Level 2 courses
Understanding coding
A 35 week online course covering the principles and practice of coding.
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Principles of Cyber Security
A 24-week online which will introduce the knowledge and issues relating to cyber security.
Other local opportunities
Other local opportunities
After studying this pathway, you may be interested in or go on to other local opportunities, such as a Computing Higher National Diploma. Please contact these providers with any enquiries.
Bournemouth & Poole College
Pre-access and access to higher education courses
Digital Marketing Bootcamp
Weymouth College
Creative Media (Higher Education)
Computing Higher National Diploma.
How do I enrol?
If you’d like to gain a qualification/study an accredited course:
1. Please book yourself an admission session. This is a chance for us to meet you, assess your current working level and ensure you are placed on the best course for you.
2. After your admission session, we will offer you a place on a course best suited to your ability. You can then enrol for this online. We will try our best to offer you a course at a convenient time and place for you based on your needs.
If you’d like to study on a non-accredited course:
1. Simply pick your desired course from our full list and follow the on-screen instructions.
“I am no longer afraid of the lap top and am willing to experiment without fear of breaking the machine or losing information. I email with confidence.”
“I really enjoyed the course. The teaching was excellent and I hope very much that more courses on this subject become available.”
