Beginners IT
Build up your basic IT skills with this free course for beginners. Whatever your starting point, we will support you to gain confidence. Then, when you are ready, we will recommend a transfer to an appropriate accredited course should you wish.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
This is a free course for beginners. Whatever your starting point, we will support you to gain confidence. Then, when you are ready and should you wish, we will recommend a transfer to an appropriate accredited course.
This course is suitable for the complete beginner and for those with little understanding of computer software. It will include a range of everyday topics for communicating online; using online booking systems; buying online; and staying safe online.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. You just need an interest in improving your IT skills.
What will you learn?
We will assess your current knowledge level and then work on the areas you most need to improve. Typical areas of study include:
- Communicating
- Handling information and content
- Transacting
- Problem solving
- Being safe and legal online
How will you learn?
You will learn in an informal classroom setting using one of our PCs or laptops.
What will you need to bring with you?
Just yourself (although a pen and paper might be handy to take notes!)
How will you be assessed?
We will save any work that you complete during the course in an ePortfolio as evidence of your progress.
Where next?
Improving your IT skills has many benefits. Such skills are now used in almost every part of our life at home and work – whether knowing how to safely ‘surf’ the Internet, manage your online bank account, apply for a job or help the kids with homework.
We have lots of follow-on courses, many of which are also free, to support your growing digital confidence, including:
- Essential Digital Skills Qualification (EDSQ) – the new national standard, enabling adults to safely benefit from, participate in and contribute to the digital world
- Level 2 Digital and IT Skills – enabling you to improve your employability and develop your skills with the key Microsoft Office software including: Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentation Software, and Improving Productivity using IT
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information, contact the Adult & Community Team on 01332 387465 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
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Course Information Last Updated On: May 7, 2025 4:51 pm
