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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Step into Digital

This course will help you to understand the different parts of a laptop and how to use it to perform a range of everyday and employment activities.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 23/01/2024 -
Tue 16/04/2024
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
St Johns Centre (Manchester)
St Johns Road
Old Trafford
Manchester
M16 7GX
Tutor:
Rebecca Ngoma
Course code:
Q00012513
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £75.00

Preparation for driving theory

This course is designed to help prepare learners for their driving theory test. The course will help learners get familiar with what can be expected on the driving theory test by learning the knowledge needed to take the test. The course will give learners the knowledge of the highway code, road signs, hazard perception, and what to expect on the day of the exam. There will also be an opportunity for learners to practice mock tests in an exam environment and get feedback from the tutor. This is a 10-week course which will cover the main aspects of the exam and support them with their revision.
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Dates:
Tue 23/01/2024 -
Tue 16/04/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
St Johns Centre (Manchester)
St Johns Road
Old Trafford
Manchester
M16 7GX
Tutor:
Rebecca Ngoma
Course code:
Q00013058
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £75.00

Step into Digital

This course will help you to understand the different parts of a laptop and how to use it to perform a range of everyday and employment activities.
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Dates:
Wed 24/01/2024 -
Wed 17/04/2024
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Deeplish Community Centre (ROCHDALE)
Hare Street
Deeplish
ROCHDALE
OL11 1JT
Tutor:
Rebecca Ngoma
Course code:
Q00012514
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £75.00

Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: IT for Community Interpreting

Gaining IT skills is a crucial asset for learners attending an introduction to community interpreting educational course. These skills empower participants in numerous ways, making the course an attractive proposition. With IT proficiency, learners can seamlessly access and utilise a wealth of online resources, enhancing their understanding of various languages and cultures. Group work becomes more efficient and collaborative, allowing for real-time communication and project management. Written assignments benefit from polished presentation and timely submissions, thanks to IT competence. Canvas, the learning platform WEA use, is the linchpin of this journey. Learners upload their work, facilitating teacher feedback and assessment. As a result, the course becomes not just a learning experience, but supports the opening of doors to a rewarding career in community interpreting. Gaining IT skills enriches the educational journey and professional prospects. Don't miss this opportunity to join and thrive in a tech-savvy, inclusive world of community interpreting. Enrol today and unlock a promising future.
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Course Information

Dates:
Thu 25/01/2024 -
Thu 25/01/2024
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Riverside Community Health Project (Newc
Carnegie Building
Atkinson Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 8XS
Tutor:
Rupa Marwaha
Course code:
Q00012416
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £12.60

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12 months
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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:
Fri 26/01/2024 -
Fri 22/03/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Somerstown Central Community Hub (Souths
Rivers Street
Somerstown
Southsea
PO5 4EY
Tutor:
Taaziz Grada
Course code:
Q00013096
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £67.20

Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: How to use the internet safely and avoid scams

More and more of the services we use every day are moving online. Everything from paying for parking, booking Doctors appointments and banking can now be done online. These services can be great and quicker for us as customers but how do we know we are using them safely? This course will review how we can utilize the Internet safely on phones, tablets, laptops or other devices. It will introduce you to the world of ‘Apps’, how you can safely download them is a friendly and non-jargon easy to understand language. Bring along your own phone, tablet or laptop and let our experienced tutor explain how you could potentially benefit from getting online in 2024. Aimed at the absolute beginner this course will be delivered face-to-face or for those who struggle to travel it will be available online via ZOOM.
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Dates:
Fri 26/01/2024 -
Thu 28/03/2024
Times:
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Tutor:
Paul Keller
Course code:
Q00013213
How you'll learn:
Online and in venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £105.00

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:
Mon 29/01/2024 -
Mon 29/01/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Fulwell Day Centre (Sunderland)
Fulwell Road
Sunderland
SR6 9QW
Tutor:
Sharon Vincent
Course code:
Q00012563
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £8.40

Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: Digital Skills to Study

Digital skills are abilities that help us use computers and the internet effectively. They include tasks like sending emails, using social media, creating documents and presentations, and searching for information online. Learning digital skills helps us in work, school, and everyday life. It's important to know how to stay safe online and protect personal information too. Some digital skills to study are basic computer operations, internet navigation, using office software, online communication, and cybersecurity basics. These skills make it easier to stay connected, find information, and succeed in the modern digital world, this course will help you learn digital skills to study.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 30/01/2024 -
Thu 01/02/2024
Times:
9:30am - 1:30pm
Duration:
2 sessions
Location:
WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QH
Tutor:
Matthew Burrows
Course code:
Q00011508
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £16.80

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 30/01/2024 -
Tue 30/01/2024
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Houghton-Le-Spring Methodist Church (Hou
Mautland Street
Houghton Le Spring
DH4 4BH
Tutor:
Jayne Liddle
Course code:
Q00012483
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £8.40

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:
Wed 31/01/2024 -
Wed 31/01/2024
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Washington Millennium Centre (WASHINGTON
The Oval
Concord
WASHINGTON
NE37 2QD
Tutor:
Jayne Liddle
Course code:
Q00012489
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £8.40