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.
Location, dates and times
East Staffordshire
25 February 2026 to 25 March 2026, Wednesdays,1.30PM to 03.30 PM
Uttoxeter Library
57 High Street,
Uttoxeter
ST14 7JQ
Newcastle
09 January 2026 to 13 February 2026, Fridays, 10.30AM to 12.30PM
Kidsgrove Library
Meadow Road,
Stoke on Trent
ST7 1BS
Cannock Chase
5 January 2026 to 9 February 2026, Mondays,1.30PM to 3.00PM
Cannock Library
Manor Avenue,
Cannock
WS11 1AA
Lichfield
8 January 2026 to 5 February 2026, Thursdays,10.00AM to 12.00PM
24 February 2026 to 24 March 2026, Tuesdays,12.30PM to 2.30PM
Lichfield Libray
Market Square
Lichfield
WS13 6LG
South Staffordshire
5 January 2026 to 9 February 2026, Mondays,10.45AM to 12.45PM
Codsall Library
Council Offices,
Wolverhampton Road
WV8 1PX
Stafford
8 January 2026 to 12 February 2026, Thursdays,10.30AM to 12.30PM
Stafford Library
Staffordshire Place,
Tipping Street,
Stafford
ST16 2LP
Tamworth
7 January 2026 to 4 February 2026, Thursdays,10.00AM to 12.30PM
26 February 2026 to 26 March 2026, Thursdays,1.00PM to 3.00PM
Tamworth Library
Corporation Street,
Tamworth,
Staffordshire,
B79 7DN
Aim of the course
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
No entry requirements
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.
How you will learn
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. You learning progress will be recorded.
Course 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.
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.
Learner Assessment
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.
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.
Fees
This course is a fully-funded course so there are no fees
Who delivers this course?
Direct Delivery Team
How to enrol on this course and find out more?
Ben Murphy
Telephone: 01785 278770
Email: communitylearning@staffordshire.gov.uk