Dates, locations and times
- Lichfield – Lichfield Library: 21 April 2026 to 19 May 2026, Tuesdays, 10.00am to 12.00pm
- Tamworth – Tamworth Library: 22 April 2026 to 21 May 2026, Thursdays, 13.30pm to 15.30pm
- Stafford – Holmcroft Community Library: 22 April 2026 to 20 May 2026, Wednesdays, 10.30am to 12.30pm
- East Staffordshire – Burton Library: 23 April 2026 to 21 May 2026, Thursdays, 13.30pm to 15.30pm
- Newcastle – Newcastle Library: 22 April 2026 to 20 May 2026, Wednesdays, 13.30pm to 15.30pm, and 2 June 2026 to 30 June 2026, Tuesdays, 13.30pm to 15.30pm
- Kidsgrove – Kidsgrove Library: 24 April 2026 to 22 May 2026, Fridays, 10.30am to 12.30pm, and 5 June 2026 to 3 July 2026, Fridays, 10.30am to 12.30pm
- South Staffordshire – Codsall Library: 20 April 2026 to 18 May 2026, Mondays, 10.30am to 13.00pm
Who is this course aimed at?
This course is for Staffordshire residents aged 19 and over. The course is designed for learners who have some knowledge of using a computer, wanting to find out more about their device and the internet to support employability skills and for in everyday life and work. This course is a progression course from Beginner Digital Skills.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Course Content
This course is aimed at those with some very basic knowledge or those who have completed the Beginners Digital Skills Course. You will explore your device and settings, including space, mobile data usage and how applications use allowances, including installing, uninstalling apps and freeing up space. You will enhance your internet searches by planning journeys giving specific dates and times, calculating costs of travel and holidays and hotels. You will also further your shopping skills, compare prices and look at submitting information using forms. You will look at downloading timetables, menus, manuals and schedules as well as uploading files to cloud storage and attaching to emails with the importance of identifying privacy and scams online.
Learning Methods
Teaching will include tutor led sessions in small groups, 1:1 tuition, tutor demonstration, quizzes, and practical exercises. You will work at your own pace and will complete the activities using your device or the library computer. Your learning progress will be recorded.
Learner Support
Your tutor will support you throughout your learning journey. Your tutor will get to know you and what you want to achieve from the course and include this in the delivery of sessions. You will also have the opportunity to have some one-to-one time with your tutor.
Course Assessments
Throughout the course you will complete a number of tasks relevant to your learning. Your tutor will give you feedback throughout using an Individual Learning Plan. The Individual Learning Plan records your learning and your achievement.
Learning Materials
On enrolment you will need to provide proof of ID (passport, national ID card, driver's licence) and proof of eligibility. For the course you will need a pen, a note pad and a documents folder. For homework you will need an internet connected device, either a PC, a laptop, an iPad, tablet or smart phone - you could do this at your local library.
What can learners do next/progress onto?
Throughout the course your tutor will provide you with information and advice about other learning opportunities. When you have completed this course, you can progress onto another digital skills course. You may also want to gain a qualification to help you develop more skills for everyday life or for employment. You can also learn at home using Learn My Way, Skillswise or BBC Bitesize websites.
Are there any fees?
This course is fully funded and so there are no course fees.
Who delivers this course?
Direct Delivery Unit
How to enrol on this course and find out more?
Ben Murphy
Telephone: 01785 278770
Email: communitylearning@staffordshire.gov.uk