Subject: ICT
Course Code: DIS10OAT3
Course Dates: Friday, 22 Jan 2027 to 12 Feb 2027
Course Time: Morning, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 4
Venue: Oakham Library
Who is it for?
This free course is for anyone who lacks confidence using a computer. It is suitable for beginners or people with very little IT skills.
What will I learn?
This course will introduce you to the basics of safely using a computer, using our Windows 11 laptops. You’ll learn about:
- the different parts of a computer and how they work
- how to switch the device on and log in
- how to use the mouse to navigate your way round
- how to access and browse the internet
- how to access your emails
- how to keep your personal information secure
What could I do after this?
After this course you could progress to a Digital Functional Skills qualification, where you will learn about using computers and the internet in more depth, and how to use a computer to complete a greater range of tasks, such as using word processing software to create a poster. You could also join courses in using smartphones or tablets, or specific applications such as Microsoft Word.
