Beginners Computer Course (Basic Skills)

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at anyone who needs to learn how to use a computer from the very beginning. The course may also be suitable for those with very limited knowledge of computers.

What will I study?

• Switch on
• Competent use of mouse and keyboard – especially use of TAB key to move around the screen
• Understanding the Start Menu, toolbars, icons and taskbar
• Creating, saving and altering simple files using Microsoft Word
• Creating, saving and altering simple files using Microsoft Excel
• Use of a search engine (Including benefits of their use, ability to use more than one search engine, searches within specific websites, saving images and files)
• Switching off/Power down

This course will be delivered on Version 2010. If you require version 2003 or 2007, please contact us for more information.

How will the course be delivered?

The course runs for 1 day.

Course Entry Requirements

No entry criteria, all welcome.

The college operates a no refunds policy as detailed below. Cancellations and transfer requests are subject to the following conditions:

• More than 4 weeks notice – no charge
• 4 weeks notice – 30% of the cost
• 2-3 weeks notice – 50% of the cost
• 1-2 weeks notice – 75% of the cost
• Less than 1 weeks notice – 100% of the cost

All cancellations must be made in writing and are subject to a £10 administration charge. The full fee’s policy is available on request.

What will I get at the end of the course?

Blackburn College Certificate of Attendance

What can I do next?

There are many other IT courses on our website, take a look or contact us for more information.

How much does it cost?

£75.00 per person
(Prices Subject to Change)

Tailored group training courses also available on versions 2010, 2007 or 2003. Tailored courses delivered on-site at a company premises may also include use of email if required. Contact us for more information about dates/content and prices for this type of training.