Beginners Digital Skills
Never used a computer before? Build up your confidence from a complete beginners level exploring switching on, logging in, using a mouse and keyboard and internet searching for shopping, information and everyday use as well as being able to access and read/send emails and safety around these.
Who is this course aimed at?
This course is for Staffordshire residents aged 19 and over. The course is designed for absolute beginners or for those with some very basic knowledge of using a device and the internet, wanting to increase confidence using your device or internet for work and life.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Course Content
This course is aimed at those without prior knowledge. Complete Beginners starting from turning on your device and entering Pins and Passcodes to logon. You will gain a understanding of using the mouse and Keyboard identifying numbers, symbols and typing text. You will further explore Basic Internet searches where you will look for shopping lists and products and prices for things you have shopped for and location distances on maps. You will also Access and read your emails sending basic messages and all with and understanding and exploring basic online safety.
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.
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
Apply writing skills to everyday situations, enhancing communication for personal, educational, and professional contexts.
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.
Dates, locations and times
Tamworth
10/09/2025 - 15/10/2025 at 10.00AM - 12.30PM Wednesday
Tamworth Library
Corporation Street
Tamworth
B79 7DN
Cannock Chase
15/09/2025 - 20/10/2025 at 10.30AM - 12.30PM Monday
Cannock Library
28 Manor Avenue
Cannock
WS11 1AA
15/09/2025 - 20/10/2025 at 01.30PM - 03.30PM Monday
Rugeley Library
12 Anson Street
Rugeley
WS15 2BB
18/09/2025 - 23/10/2025 at 1.30PM - 3.30PM Thursday
Burton Library
Riverside, High Street
Burton-on-Trent
DE14 1AH
Newcastle Under Lyme
16/09/2025 - 21/10/2025 at 10.30AM - 12.30PM Tuesday
Newcastle Library
Castle House, Barracks Road
Newcastle
ST5 1BL
19/09/2025 - 24/10/2025 10.45AM - 12.45PM Friday
Kidsgrove Library
Meadows Road, Kidsgrove
Stoke-on-Trent
ST7 1BS
Stafford
08/09/2025 - 13/10/2025 at 10.00AM - 12:00PM Monday
06/11/2025 - 11/12/2025 at 10.15AM - 12.15PM Thursday
Stafford Library
Staffordshire Place, Tipping Street
Stafford
ST16 2DH
17/09/2025 - 22/10/2025 at 10.30AM - 12.30PM Wednesday
05/11/2025 - 10/12/2025 at 10.30AM - 12.30PM Wednesday
Holmcroft Library
Holmcroft Road
Stafford
ST16 1LG
Lichfield
04/11/2025 - 09/12/2025 at 10.00AM - 12.00PM Tuesday
Lichfield Library
The Guild of St Mary's Street, Market Square
Lichfield
WS13 6LG
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?
This course is currently full. Please contact the provider directly for details of the next course intake.
Ben Murphy
Telephone: 01785 278770
Email: communitylearning@staffordshire.gov.uk