Computing for Beginners

Course

In Brighton

£ 120 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Brighton

  • Duration

    16 Weeks

Facilities

Location

Start date

Brighton (East Sussex)
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Surrenden Road, BN1 6WQ

Start date

On request

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Course programme

Computing for Beginners
Who is this for?
The course is aimed at students who are new to using IT and who have little or no experience of using a computer. Students may have had no experience of using a mouse or keyboard and may wish to find out more about what they can do with a computer.

What Will I Learn?
Discussion and question and answer sessions will provide you with the knowledge to use a computer correctly. Practical exercises will provide new students with the experience of using a mouse and keyboard and will build confidence in using IT equipment.
You will learn how to produce a simple poster in Word. This will include basic formatting such as Bold, Italic and Underline. You will be able to add images to the poster and save and print the posters created.
You will gain experience of navigating the Internet and searching effectively for information. Exercises may include local information such as what's on at the cinema, looking up information about a hobby or interest, or searching for a holiday.
You will have the opportunity to set up you own email account and learn how to send, receive and reply to email. You will be able to send email with data attached, such as pictures, images and text files.

Content of the Course
This is an introductory course for complete beginners. You will learn how to use the mouse, use word processing to create posters and documents, add pictures to your work, save retrieve and print documents. Use the Internet and search engines to research a hobby or interest or shop online and use E-mail to contact family and friends. The Wednesday afternoon course is open to everyone but is particularly suitable for the over 50's. (Concessions available on this course)

Equipment Needed
Paper and a pen. It is useful to have a folder to store your notes and handbook.

Work needed to be Done outside of the Classroom
Extra practice exercises are available if you wish, but this is not a necessary part of the course.

Assessment Details
Assessment takes place in the classroom with your tutor as part of the course activity. It is not under exam conditions. You can gain the Using ICT qualification through this course.

What Next?
You can progress onto CLAIT or other IT courses.

Examination Fee: £23.30

Course Code :: Duration :: Start Day :: Time :: Tutor Fee :: Venue :: Concessions
VX870
16 weeks
21st September 2009
Monday
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Anne Hartshorne
£120.00
Varndean College
Yes

VX872
16 weeks
23rd September 2009
Wednesday
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Joy Ford
£120.00
Varndean College
Yes

VY871
16 weeks
22nd February 2010
Monday
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Anne Hartshorne
£120.00
Varndean College
Yes

VY873
16 weeks
24th February 2010
Wednesday
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Joy Ford
£120.00
Varndean College
Yes

Computing for Beginners

£ 120 + VAT