How to learn digital skills for free*

Confidence with computers is vital in both life and work. Over 80% of job adverts list digital skills as essential and being online can make it easier to complete everyday tasks. Learn a new skill and give your CV a boost, with our digital skills courses.  

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From spreadsheets to social media

Learn the digital essentials across a range of topics, from using smartphones to mastering Excel spreadsheets. Our digital skills courses can help you use social media and the internet to find work opportunities and prepare job applications. Learn how to keep your data safe, create documents or start digital marketing.   

Beginners computer courses to IT qualifications

We offer different levels of computing courses. From short beginners’ courses, to full Level three IT qualifications employers want on your CV. There is a digital skills course for everyone. Best of all, they are free. 

Digital skills for work

Our digital training classes are part of a range of free courses for jobs. We’re here to help you learn the skills and knowledge you need to get into and thrive at work.   

Finding the right digital skills course

We know that everyone has a different range of skills, so our team will make sure you start at the right level for you and help you reach your goals.  

Gain the practical digital skills that will help you thrive in the online world. Whether you learn in a classroom or take an online course at home, our supportive tutors will get to up to speed. 

*Over 90% of applicants for skills courses do not need to pay a fee. Subject to status  - courses are free for unemployed people, job seekers and people on low wage. If you do not qualify you will be alerted during the application process.

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Entry Level Essential Digital Skills: Digital Skills for Everyday Living

Does the thought of using computers, the internet and other digital technologies leave you feeling out of touch and overwhelmed? Have you thought about gaining some digital skills but didn’t know quite where to turn? If the answer to these questions is a resounding “Yes!†then you will feel right at home on our new Digital Skills for Everyday Living course. Here at the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ, we have been busy developing this new and exciting course for people with little or no experience of digital technologies who want to acquire the skills to become ‘digitally literate’ in their everyday life and work. Our aim is to empower you to confidently engage with the digital world of laptops, smart phones, email, news, word processing, social media, entertainment, shopping and more.
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Dates:
Thu 25/04/2024 -
Thu 04/07/2024
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Evolve Club
Strelley Social Club
Helston Drive
Nottingham
NG8 6JZ
Tutor:
Andrew Roles
Course code:
Q00014218
How you'll learn:
In venue
Status:
Waiting list (Join waiting list)
Fee range
Free to £105.00

Get Ready for Essential Digital Skills Qualification - EDSQ

Do you want to learn valuable new Digital skills or improve them? Then, this advanced Get Ready for Essential Digital Skills course is ideal for you. The course will allow you to demonstrate understanding of and competency in the essential digital skills you need for life and work. It will enable you to engage with digital services and products in everyday life and work. You will learn how to use and recognise digital devices. Identify and use hardware and software. Use a search engine to find information and apply for jobs online, observe safety and security and learn how to protect your personal data. Use email to send, reply and attach files. Enter and edit text in a document and apply formatting. Improve your keyboard skills. Solve basic computer hardware and software problems. Navigate the Microsoft Windows operating system and learn how to use files and create a folder for your work. Your friendly, positive tutor will guide you and there will be plenty of opportunity for practice.
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Dates:
Thu 25/04/2024 -
Thu 04/07/2024
Times:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
The Centre Mary's Place
8 Burbon Street
Leicester
East Midlands
LE13 1AE
Tutor:
Mark Turk
Course code:
Q00014774
Availability:
3 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £126.00

Intermediate Digital Skills

Get digitally fit for modern life and gain confidence in facing situations that require digital skills. Build on your basic computer skills in this Improvers course and see how digital training can help to transform your life. This intermediate Digital Skills course is for anyone wanting to improve their computer skills. Digital training teaches you skills for learning, life, and work. Improving your digital skills can help you in your everyday life. This course could also help you progress to job roles that require digital work skills.
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Dates:
Fri 26/04/2024 -
Fri 07/06/2024
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
4 sessions
Location:
Marsden Road Community Centre (South She
Marsden Road
South Sheilds
ne34 6re
Tutor:
Janet Ashburner
Course code:
Q00014935
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £33.60

Beginners Digital Skills

In this beginners digital course you will be using different applications to help you to use technology independently for use at home, for work, to support your child with their homework/learning safely online & in everyday life . You will learn how to use search engines to find specific information, have knowledge of security aspects when using the internet. Create a variety of documents using the correct application. There is a pre course enrolment session at Woodlands library Fri 19th April 10-12. Come along and meet the tutor Mark - where you can find out more about what the course can include.
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Dates:
Fri 26/04/2024 -
Fri 05/07/2024
Times:
10:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Woodlands Community Library and Hub (Don
Windmill Balk Lane
Woodlands
Doncaster
DN6 7SF
Tutor:
Mark Turk
Course code:
Q00015334
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
5 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

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Beginners Digital Skills

Gain access to the essentials of modern life through vital digital skills in this beginner-friendly course. Tailored for those lacking confidence in using laptop computers, this program equips beginners with fundamental skills. Learn to access services, apply for jobs, save work, and ensure online safety. The course targets individuals who have limited laptop experience and seek greater proficiency. Dive into the digital era, building confidence and competence in utilising technology to navigate various aspects of contemporary living. Join this this course to unlock the potential of digital tools and enhance your ability to engage with today's interconnected world.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 29/04/2024 -
Mon 20/05/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
Wesley Hall Community Centre (Leicester)
76 Hartington Road
Leicester
LE2 0GN
Tutor:
Ayman Ali
Course code:
Q00013969
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £33.60

Pre-Entry Digital Skills

Learn to use digital devices and gain essential computer skills for professional and personal use. Digital training helps you move with the times and not get left behind. This beginner’s course is for anyone who wants to learn digital skills, no matter your current knowledge. This course is appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is all new to you. Learn to use word processing software and fill out online forms in this Digital Skills course. Understand how to use email and search for information online. This digital skills training also teaches you how to shop online securely. You’ll understand online safety and data storage
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 30/04/2024 -
Tue 21/05/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
4 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Mark Turk
Course code:
Q00013833
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
1 place remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £29.60

Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: Digital Skills and Internet Safety

Computing skills are essential in the modern world. If you’re a beginner or wanting to improve your skills, our part-time hobby courses will help you to refine your knowledge and prepare you for your next steps. This course will help develop your computer skills to use Word, Excel and PowerPoint programmes with confidence. Having a greater awareness of your presence online can help you be safe and protect your important data. Knowing the potential your computer or mobile phone holds will help you make the most of it and use them to your advantage, whether that’s by communicating with family on social media, or starting your own online business.
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Dates:
Tue 30/04/2024 -
Tue 21/05/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
4 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Gillian Futcher
Course code:
Q00014089
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £29.60

Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: Making the Most of your Smartphone for Life and Work

This course is delivered online in a supportive environment, with the emphasis on developing and improving employability skills for everyday use with the smartphone or tablet. Students will develop and improve digital solutions in accordance with the concept of ‘digital by default/digital assumed’ for everyday tasks associated with employability or volunteering. They will develop and use research skills to explore their own smartphone or tablet features and functions, thereby making digital solutions their first option, their best option and their easiest option for finding information and conducting transactions. They will learn to make the most of their smartphone or tablet.
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Dates:
Wed 01/05/2024 -
Wed 26/06/2024
Times:
5:45pm - 7:45pm
Duration:
9 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Trevor Parsons
Course code:
Q00014621
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £66.60

Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: English for Customer Services: Digital Skills

English for Customer Services: Digital Skills is organised in partnership with Wolverhampton City Council and the Blakenhall Action Community Forum at the Old School, Dudley Road, Wolverhampton. It will give learners an overview of the the world of work and specifically the kind of English language skills required for a customer service role, especially online customer services or where an employee needs to use basic IT packages to fulfil their role. Learners who are currently attending the Language@Work Advanced course are able to also attend this course, which is a continuation from the previous Digital Skills course.
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Course Information

Dates:
Thu 02/05/2024 -
Thu 13/06/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
7 sessions
Location:
The Old School Building (Wolverhampton)
The Old School
73 Dudley Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 3BY
Tutor:
Saima Gulzar
Course code:
Q00015260
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.40

Entry Level Digital Skills

Gain access to the essentials of modern life through vital digital skills in this beginner-friendly course. Tailored for those lacking confidence in using laptop computers, this program equips beginners with fundamental skills. Learn to access services, apply for jobs, save work, and ensure online safety. The course targets individuals who have limited laptop experience and seek greater proficiency. Dive into the digital era, building confidence and competence in utilizing technology to navigate various aspects of contemporary living. Join this this course to unlock the potential of digital tools and enhance your ability to engage with today's interconnected world.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 07/05/2024 -
Tue 18/06/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Spring Community Hub (London)
The Hub
86-88 Vestry Road
Camberwell
London
SE5 8PQ
Tutor:
Grace Adejuwon
Course code:
Q00011536
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £88.20