IT for Beginners

Varndean College

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In Brighton

£ 70 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Location

    Brighton

  • Duration

    8 Weeks

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.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Brighton (East Sussex)
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Surrenden Road, BN1 6WQ

Start date

On request

About this course

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 your own email account and learn how to send, receive and reply to email. You will be able to send emails with data attached, such as pictures, images and text files.

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.

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Subjects

  • Word
  • Email
  • Confidence Training
  • Ms Word
  • IT
  • Ms Office
  • MS Excel
  • Word Processing
  • Ms PowerPoint
  • Pictures
  • Images
  • Text Files

Course programme

Content of the Course

This course will provide new students with the experience of using a mouse and keyboard and will build your 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 your 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.

Assessment Details

Informal assessment takes place in the classroom with your tutor as part of the course activity. This is not an exam course.

Teaching Methods

Discussion and question and answer sessions. Individual work on your own computer.

Additional information

If you are studying an accredited course at Entry Level, Level 1 or Level 2 you may be eligible for a concessionary rate.


If you are unemployed and claiming Job Seekers Allowance/Employment Support Allowance or Universal Credit.
Unemployed and in receipt of a means tested benefit and wish to upskill to enter employment. (You will need to complete a self-declaration form).
Employed but seeking employment.
If you are employed but earn less than £15736.50.
It is your first level 2 or Level 3 qualification and you are aged 19-23.

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