Employability & Personal Development

Essential Computing - complete beginners

Introduction

The course will provide complete beginners with an introduction to computing skills and using the internet. You will learn how to use Microsoft Word to create documents that include applying different text styles and sizes, as well as inserting images. Use the internet to view different websites, and locate information using a search engine. Understand how to send and read an email, and how to stay safe online.

• Entry Criteria

  There is for entry criteria for this course.

• What will I study?

  On this course you will learn a variety of computing skills including:

  Computer Basics

  • How to use a mouse

  • Creating and formatting text

  • Inserting images

  • Saving and printing documents

  Internet and Email

  • Create/open an email account

  • Open and read emails

  • Send and receive emails

  • Open internet explorer

  • Use Google to search for information using keywords

  • Add Google as a favourite

  • Understand how to stay safe online

  Courses will be run at either Kings Court, Suite 3, 154-155 High Street, Watford WD17 2ER (opposite Cotswold Pyramid) or at West Herts College, Dacorum Campus.

• What can I do next?

  Following the completion of your course you may be able to join the Essential Computing, intermediate course you could progress on the C&G Entry 3 IT course. We will discuss further learning opportunities with you during the course to help you improve your skills and gain employment. For more information on the career opportunities available to you on completion of this course visit the National Careers Service.

How to Apply