Introduction to Computing Beginners

2025/26

Course Overview

Course
P00431
Start Date
05/02/2026
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
9 weeks
Start time
09:30 am
End time
12:00 pm
Campus
City Skills Centre
Level
Level 1

This non-accredited course runs from City Skills Centre, each Thursday, 9:30 - 12:00 for 9 weeks, starting on 5 February and finishing on 23 April 2026.

This is a tutor led beginner's course. This course is suitable for those who have only a little or no experience of using a computer.

During this short course, you will learn the following skills:

- Identify key computer hardware and software.
- Develop your keyboard skills including shortcuts.
- Use a desktop computer.
- Create, edit, and save files using Microsoft software.
- Use a search engine confidently and effectively
- Using email to send and receive.
- Using word processing software to create simple documents.
- Keeping safe online.

This course is designed as an introduction to computing skills and is suitable for those that have not completed a computing course or used a computer before.

You must be aged 19+ and be able to complete a short workbook on a weekly basis with the help of your tutor.

Annual Tuition fee: £90

The cost of the course is £90.00. However, you will not be required to pay a fee for this course if you are in receipt of one of the following benefits:

- Universal Credit
- JSA or ESA (Employment and Support Allowance Work Related Action Group)

There will be no fees if you earn less than £25,750.

You can only complete this course once.

On completion of this course, you may progress onto our Introduction to Computing Improvers course or one of the other Adult Engagement and Progression courses.

Your tutor will advise and discuss the various progression routes available to you. You can also access the College Careers Team to support your progression. 

Apply online via the College website. You will be contacted to attend an interview if required or sent a conditional offer according to the course's entry requirements. You will then be invited to enrol for your chosen course.