Computer and Online Basics
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Description
This course is an ideal follow-on from our IT for the Terrified course. This course is also suitable for learners with little experience or confidence when using a computer and who want the skills needed to get online. Some familiarity with the keyboard and mouse would be beneficial.
At the end of the course you should be able to:
- Identify the basic computer parts and key input devices
- Recognise the growing number of Tablet devices and their uses e.g. iPad
- Learn how to move confidently around the different Microsoft Office programmes
- Use the internet safely with Anti-Spyware information and recognise scams
- Input information and practise ordering online
- Send emails with attachments …
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This course is an ideal follow-on from our IT for the Terrified course. This course is also suitable for learners with little experience or confidence when using a computer and who want the skills needed to get online. Some familiarity with the keyboard and mouse would be beneficial.
At the end of the course you should be able to:
- Identify the basic computer parts and key input devices
- Recognise the growing number of Tablet devices and their uses e.g. iPad
- Learn how to move confidently around the different Microsoft Office programmes
- Use the internet safely with Anti-Spyware information and recognise scams
- Input information and practise ordering online
- Send emails with attachments
- Identify the different formats of social networks
- We will make every effort to start, and complete, your
course. However, there are a range of circumstances which may
prevent us from being able to deliver the advertised courses.
In the case of low class numbers, staff sickness, industrial
action, severe weather conditions, or any circumstance which may
affect the Health & Safety of staff or learners, we may decide
to cancel a session or a whole course.
In these cases, we will refund learners for any complete missed sessions, or offer an extra session to complete a course.
Concessions may be available but evidence of entitlement to the benefits listed will be needed before concessions are applied. -
Free Courses
Qualification Courses – FREE if:
In receipt of Job Seekers’ Allowance or ESA
Aged 16-18 on 31/08/2012
Unemployed and in receipt of Income Support, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, or dependant of Working Tax Credits claimant (NOT Child Tax Credit) – (declaration form required)
The course is Skills for Life English or Maths, inc GCSE
These courses will have a QL code
Other Concessions
Community Learning Courses – 50% Discount if:
In receipt of Job Seekers’ Allowance or ESA
In receipt of Pensions Guarantee Credit
In receipt of Income Support, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit
In receipt of Working Tax Credit (NOT Child Tax Credit)
These courses will be coded as NP -check on the course details
- Venue:Community Hub, Catmose CampusCost:What will I learn?At the end of the course you should be able to:Identify the basic computer parts and key input devicesRecognise the growing number of Tablet devices and their uses e.g. iPadLearn how to move confidently around the different Microsoft Office programmesUse the internet safely with Anti-Spyware information and recognise scamsInput information and practise ordering onlineSend emails with attachmentsIdentify the different formats of social networksWho is it for?This course is an ideal follow-on from our IT for the Terrified course. This course is also suitable for learners with little experience or confidence when using a computer and who want the skills needed to get online. Some familiarity with the keyboard and mouse would be beneficial.What should I bring?A form of identification, i.e. passport, driving licence, two utility bills etc.A notebook and pen.
- A Brighter FutureThrough Local LearningA folder to put any handouts inWhat could I do after this?Rutland Adult Learning have various courses to follow on from this one such as:Get Online: Email and Social MediaGet Online: Safe Online ShoppingWord Processing: the BasicsSpreadsheets: the BasicsInformation and Computer Technology Functional Skills (Entry Level, Levels 1 and 2)
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