Windows PC Digital Skills & Confidence - Stage 3

Course intent

You will learn to become confident and more independent at using a computer and the Windows Operating System, increasing your digital skills and awareness of online safety.

How to Apply

There are three ways to apply on this course. You can:

• complete the form on our website;
• call us on 0300 200 1044, 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday; or
• visit one of our centres.

We'll evaluate your skills and provide a course offer, which you must accept to secure your place.

What will we cover?

• Use browsers and search engines efficiently and personalise internet settings

• Use software to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations
• Use an internet email account and organisation tools such as Calendars and contacts
• Organise, store and present photographs and online images
• Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values

For courses of more than one session, you will find you make the most progress if you attend every taught lesson and complete any self-directed study opportunities provided

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This course is for anyone who:

• Wants to update their computer skills
• Wants to improve their computer and internet knowledge and confidence.
• Use a computer and the internet safely
• Use email confidently and safely
• Use different types of software to create documents. spreadsheets and presentations

If you answer no to the questions below, then this is the course for you.

• Can you confidently add and delete an app to your start menu?
• Can you create a spreadsheet with formulas & coloured cells?
• Can you create a Word-processing document with headers and footers?

If you answer yes to all three questions above, then please look at Computer Digital Skills & Confidence – Stage 4

To ensure you make good progress with your personal learning goals, the tutor will work with you to complete the required Individual Learning Plan.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

Pen and paper for notetaking and a folder for keeping handouts organised

What can I do when I finish the course?

You may like to progress onto another Surrey Adult learning course, such as:

• EDSQ Qualification E3
• Computer Digital Skills & Confidence – Stage 4 – 6
• Microsoft – Word-processing – Word
• Microsoft – Spreadsheets – Excel

Or your tutor can direct you to ‘Next steps’ section, on our web site, if you wish to do something else.

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by promoting fairness and respect at all times

How to enrol

You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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