Basic IT Skills For Beginners - Beeston Library - Adult Learning

This course is for adults who want to build confidence when using a computer. It is designed for complete beginners or those who feel unsure about basic digital tasks. You will learn how to use a computer safely and comfortably so that everyday activities feel easier.
The course covers simple skills such as using a mouse and keyboard, opening programs, browsing the internet and sending emails. You will also learn how to keep your personal information safe online and how to solve common problems in a calm and practical way.
By the end of the course, you will feel more in control when using technology in daily life at home or at work.

Learning outcomes
• Use a mouse and keyboard with confidence
• Complete simple tasks such as opening programmes and using the internet
• Keep personal information safe when online

Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. This course is suitable for complete beginners.

What to bring
Please bring a notebook and pen and if you want to and you can bring your own device, but this is not necessary. There are laptops to borrow during the sessions.

Funding and Fees

If you receive certain benefits, you may be able to take the course for free.
If money is stopping you from enrolling, please visit our funding page to see what help is available.

Living in England

To book and join one of our courses, you must live in England permanently and either:

• Live outside the devolved areas listed below, or

Live inside the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) area (Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire).

You cannot enrol if you live in these devolved areas:

• Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)

• Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

• North East Combined Authority

• South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

• Tees Valley Combined Authority

• West Midlands Combined Authority

• West of England Combined Authority

• West Yorkshire Combined Authority

• Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority

• York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

• Hull and East Yorkshire

• Greater Lincolnshire

• Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority

• Cornwall Council

• Lancashire Combined County Authority

• Buckinghamshire Council

Residency Requirements (Additional Information)

If you live in the UK on a visa, we’ll need evidence of your visa to confirm funding. You can upload this when applying, and you’ll need to complete a short questionnaire.

Some exceptions include:

• Your visa must last until after your course ends.

• Asylum seekers must have lived in the UK for at least 6 months while their claim is being processed.

• You are supported by your local authority under Section 23C or 23CA of the Children Act 1989, or under the Care Act 2014.

Anyone who does not meet the funding criteria would need to pay full course fees.