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Absolute Beginners in Digital Skills
You will learn the basics of using a computer, how to use the keyboard and mouse & how to get on to the internet.

You will use and recognise a computer system, including the desktop, 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.
Prosp User 3
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
A notebook and pen would be useful. Prosp User 5
At the end of this course you will be able to switch on a computer, use the keyboard, mouse and access and browse the internet safely. There is a follow on course Essentail Digital Skills, if you wish to learn more about computers speak to your tutor to find out if this course would be suitable for you.
This will include emailing, create a presentation and much more.
Prosp User 6
Local employers in York have put together a list of skills that they like their employers to have. As part of your learning, you will develop skills such as problem solving, team working, communication, digital skills, resilience and reliability. Local employers in York have put together a list of skills that they like their employers to have. As part of your learning, you will develop skills such as problem solving, team working, communication, digital skills, resilience and reliability.
This course leads to increased confidence in basic digital skills which is better for wellbeing and on to further learning including Entry Level Three Digital Skills Prosp User 8

Learners who live in devolved authorities

Learners who live in devolved authorities
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.

Learners under the age of 19

Learners under the age of 19
Please note that Adult Education funding is for individuals who are over the age of 19 on the 31st of August prior to the start date of their course. Please note that Adult Education funding is for individuals who are over the age of 19 on the 31st of August prior to the start date of their course.
This means that there will be an additional cost for learners who are under 19 who wish to access funded courses. This means that there will be an additional cost for learners who are under 19 who wish to access funded courses.
For safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept learners who are under 18 on courses except by prior arrangement. This does not apply to programmes which are designed for 16-18s. For safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept learners who are under 18 on courses except by prior arrangement. This does not apply to programmes which are designed for 16-18s.
If you are under the age of 19, please contact us on 01904 554277 before booking. If you are under the age of 19, please contact us on 01904 554277 before booking.
DT3/KZ1
03/05/2024
21/06/2024
10:00 - 12:00
Friday
2.00 hrs per wk
8 weeks
Richard Church
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Free