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Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: For Everyday Living
Course details
Course code
Q00015730Course date
Number of classes
12 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Andrew RolesFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
Sneinton Community CICEdale Road
Sneinton
Nottingham
NG2 4HT
Qualification name & awarding organisation
Level of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you鈥檙e not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
This course will guide you through a wide variety of engaging topics and tasks, all of which have been carefully crafted to ensure that you progress at a pace that is comfortable for you. Class sizes are small, and in addition to supporting each other on your 鈥榙igital journey鈥, you have the support of a knowledgeable and friendly tutor. You will use a laptop throughout the course to complete many hands-on tasks designed to develop your digital skills and confidence, including: gathering information from the internet to assist with everyday activities and problems, setting up email and social media accounts to contact others and share information, using word processing and spreadsheet software to create useful documents, using online public services to access vital information, employing strategies to keep your devices and online communications safe and secure. Discussions are another key component of the course and topics to be considered will include: the pros and cons of using computers, the internet and other digital technologies, the rise of online misinformation and fake news and how to recognise these. Rest assured, by the end of this course you will be fully prepared to confidently progress to the next level of digital development in your everyday life and work. (205 words)
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What financial support is available?
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We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need.
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What other support is available?
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All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.
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