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Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for those who have a basic knowledge of PCs, those who can already create simple documents and want more confidence in using the Microsoft Office Applications. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel. Confidently create folders and navigate the internet.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for those who have a basic knowledge of PCs, those who can already create simple documents and want more confidence in using the Microsoft Office Applications. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel. Confidently create folders and navigate the internet.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 6 January 2027
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 12:30 - 15:00
Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is for those with a good level of ICT knowledge and skills. It further expands and develops at a higher level the skills and knowledge gained from the beginners course in how to use a computer. You will use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word as well as the internet, email and manage folders at a more advanced level to increase your competency in using a computer.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 24 February 2027
Number of weeks: 9
Time: 12:30 - 15:00
Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is for those with a good level of ICT knowledge and skills. It further expands and develops at a higher level the skills and knowledge gained from the beginners course in how to use a computer. You will use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word as well as the internet, email and manage folders at a more advanced level to increase your competency in using a computer.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Number of weeks: 9
Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Friday, 11 September 2026
Number of weeks: 18
Time: 10:00 - 12:30
Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 20 January 2027
Number of weeks: 18
Time: 10:00 - 12:30
Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device. At Level 1 the focus is primarily on digital skills for work with a secondary focus on digital skills for life.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Friday, 26 February 2027
Number of weeks: 17
Time: 10:00 - 12:30
Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course introduces you to the benefits of using Excel spreadsheets to help organise your life, finances and work.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is suitable for learners who can use spreadsheet software at a basic level and would like to benefit from the more advanced features available. Learners will feel able to use more advanced tools & techniques, functions & formulas, allowing them to create workbooks with confidence.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 25 November 2026
Number of weeks: 3
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: English

This course helps you build everyday reading, writing, speaking,and listening skills so you can handle simple, real-life tasks more confidently.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Number of weeks: 18
Time: 09:15 - 12:15
Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course