Digital Computing and Online Skills
Open Course Description
You will learn the basics of using a computer, how to use the keyboard and mouse, how to get onto the internet and how to receive and send emails.

You will use and recognise a computer system, including the desktop and where to find documents, as well as understand and identify common tools within browsers. You will learn to recognise icons, use scroll bars, menus and understand the difference from typing in a web address to typing in a search request. You will also be shown how to keep up to date with keeping yourself safe online. The venue is Winterscale House, Winterscale Street, York YO10 4BT Prosp User 3
Open Is this course suitable for me?
This course is for absolute beginners who would like to learn the basics of using a computer or for those who would like to increase their confidence and feel safer online. Prosp User 4
Open What do I need to bring and are there any additional costs?
You will need a folder, notebook and pen or pencil.
NO CLASS 9th JUNE
If you have your own tablet and would like practise your skills on that, please feel free to bring it with you to class. Prosp User 5
Open Is there anything else I need to know?
At the end of this course you will be able to access and browse the internet safely and understand the process of emails. You will receive a BCS Computing Award In Computer and Online Basics.

Our class is Covid Safe. we ask everyone to wear a face covering. There is hand sanitiser available, and cleaning of desks, chairs and computers takes place regularly. We also only allow a total of 5 students per class to ensure we can maintain social distancing. There will be no class on the 9th June 2021 Prosp User 6
York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
If you live in one of these areas we would recommend that , before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area. If you live in one of these areas we would recommend that , before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area.
If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost. If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost.
In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment. In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment.
DT3/BA3
19/05/2021
14/07/2021
15:30 - 17:30
Wednesday
2.00 hrs per wk
9 weeks
Richard Church
0.00
Free
Winterscale House