ICT courses available

What's on offer?

We are now delivering face to face courses in some libraries and at the University of Wolverhampton in Stafford.

If you want to have a go at learning to use a computer, tablet or device we will help you to do this. Please get in touch with us using the email address below.

communitylearning@staffordshire.gov.uk  or alternatively you can view our digital courses on our Course Directory

Latest news - Digital Library Skills

IT courses are back and face to face in libraries. During the covid restrictions more and more people started to use Staffordshire’s Digital Library Services.

To help with this demand we have a new Digital Library Skills Course, covering Library free wifi, eBooks, eMagazines, audio books, ancestry, book and computer reservations and the Online Catalogue. Also the basics of using the internet and email safely.

Courses for beginners

We have a range of courses that are suitable for people who are new to ICT and would like to develop their skills for everyday use, volunteering and employment.

These are:

Online Essentials
Laptop Essentials
iPad Essentials

The courses normally last around 5 – 6 weeks and include guidance on the basic use of a computer or device, internet, e-mail and staying safe online.

These courses are free of charge for all learners who are Staffordshire residents aged 19 and over.

Please view our digital courses on our Course Directory.

Essential Digital Skills Entry 3 and Level 1 Award

We provide opportunities for you to gain a nationally recognised qualification in:

Word processing
Internet
E-mail and electronic calendars.
Video Calling

These are longer courses about 40 - 50 hours long and are currently available in Stafford, Newcastle, Tamworth, Cannock, Burton and Lichfield.

The qualifications are free for all learners who Staffordshire residents aged 19 and over.

Please view our digital courses on our Course Directory.

Other Courses

We also offer online courses. They are 10 hours long and cost £45 to Staffordshire residents aged 19+ who are interested in developing their ICT skills now and in the future. Courses include:

Get started with blogging
Get digital with online apps
Using the Digital Cloud for everyday
Becoming confident with social media
Discovering online services
Online safety essentials for parents
Getting the most from your iPad
Stay connected using video calling

Please view our digital courses on our Course Directory.

What are the entry requirements?

You will have an interview with a tutor consisting of a short discussion and a small reading and writing task to find out your level of learning. You will discuss the results with the tutor and agree what level you will study at.

These courses are for learners who are: