Office IT SKills
Who is this course aimed at?
This introduction course will help to cover the basics of using further information technology skills within different office environments and workplaces.
Entry Requirements
Staffordshire residents aged 19+. Learners who would like to develop their knowledge of key office computer skills to develop a current or future employment role.
Course Content
This course will take your existing knowledge and skills of IT and help you to develop them further in readiness for the workplace. As part of the programme you will learn more about using Emails, the internet, Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as ensuring you know how to stay safe online. Equally, there will be sections that cover how to use basic AI and how to identify scams produced by AI Content.
Learning Methods
The trainer will deliver the course in a friendly and welcoming classroom environment. You will have the opportunity to work independently and with your classmates in a range of activities and discussions.
Learner Support
All sessions are adapted according to the individual needs of learner. Accessibility : Newcastle: Inaccessible for those with limited mobility. Burton: Ground floor fully accessible. Biddulph: Lift available fully accessible. English and Maths initial assessments are carried out prior to the start of the course.
Course Assessments
No formal assessments will take place. Learner’s work and interactions on the course will be informally assessed with constructive feedback provided by tutors. Whilst on the course learners will complete an Individual Learning plan recording comments, feedback and work completed.
Learning Materials
Learners will be provided all course materials as part of the programme.
What can learners do next/progress onto?
Throughout your course you will be provided with information and advice about other learning opportunities available to you. Progression opportunities may include other Community Learning courses, accredited courses such as maths, English or Digital or supported to seek volunteering or employment opportunities.
Dates, locations and times
Newcastle
27/08/2025 to 05/09/2025 09.30AM - 03.00PM Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
24/09/2025 to 03/10/2025 09.30AM - 03.30PM Wednesday, Thursday &Friday
Acorn Training Ltd
136 High Street
Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 1PT
East Staffordshire
29/09/2025 to 03/11/2025 9:30am - 3:00pm Mondays
Acorn Training Ltd
Worthington Way
Burton-on-Trent
DE14 1JP
Are there any fees?
This course is fully funded and so there are no course fees.
Who delivers this course?
Acorn Training Ltd
How to enrol on this course and find out more?
Telephone Newcastle Office on: 01782 827 827
Email: info@acorntraining.co.uk