Basic IT Skills Workshop (WHI26T006)
Curriculum area: Digital Skills
- Start date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
- End date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
- Number of weeks: 1
- Time: 10:00 - 13:00
- Delivery type: In-person
- Venue: Whitehaven Library, Daniel Hay Library, Lowther Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria. CA28 7QZ
- Tutor: Colin Browne
- Free Course
This offering is not yet available for enrolment, please return within three months of the start date to enrol. Contact your local centre using the details below for more information.
About the course
This course is for Adults who are interested in improving their basic digital skills in readiness for entry onto the EDSQ Entry 3 Qualification course or community learning courses. We will go through how to manage files and folders, how to open, save & close a Word document, how to screen shot and create a Gmail account.
How the course will be delivered
You will work directly with your tutor as part of a small group covering the course aims. Your tutor will feed back to you throughout each session on your progress.
What you'll need to bring
You might find a pen and notebook handy to take notes and if you wear glasses don't forget to bring those too.
Entry requirements
This course is designed for students who would like to gain confidence in their digital skills. Ideally, Learners will already have some basic knowledge of using a PC.
Next steps
On successful completion of this course you can progress onto a the Introduction to IT, or the Nationally Accredited Qualification such as the new Essential Digital Skills Qualification or many of our other Digital Skills courses and workshops.
Additional transferable skills:
Self Confidence, Independent Thinking Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Communication Skills
Contact us
Centre: Whitehaven Adult Learning
Contact number: 01946 506416
Email address: whitehavenadultlearning@cumberland.gov.uk