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SHORT COURSES

IT Skills: From Basics to Pro

Course code: H40E133
Type: Short Courses
Duration: 10 weeks
Subject area: Computing,IT
Location: Hereford
Additional Costs - £5.00,FE Tuition - £80.00

About the course

This course will focus on teaching and improving computer skills to build overall computer confidence.The main areas which may be covered are as follows:

  • Word processing: Creating and saving documents, advanced document editing, organising files and creating folders

  • The internet and staying safe online: cybersecurity, web browsers and search engines, using different online platforms to connect with people around the world

  • Email: organising messages, email etiquette, creating and sending attachments

  • Uploading and downloading files

  • Microsoft Office 365 – an introduction

  • Presentation software

  • Spreadsheet software

  • IT troubleshooting

  • The basics of programming and coding – an introduction

It is important to note that the content will be adjusted according to the needs of the learners enrolled.

Why choose us

This course will introduce you to the basic skills needed but the tutor will also adapt the content to your individual needs.

What you could do next

You may wish to enrol on another IT course at this college.

Key facts

Dates: 24th September to 3rd December 2024 (no class on 29th October)

Times: 6.00 to 8.00pm, Tuesday evenings

Level: Beginners or those with little experience

Venue: Folly Lane Campus, Hereford HR1 1LS

Tutor: Dumitru Ilie

Cost: Tuition £80 + materials £5 = £85

Entry requirements

No previous experience necessary