The course is designed to help those who need support and basic understanding of different IT skills used in everyday life.
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Computing and Information Technology
Basic IT Skills for Confidence Programme
Adult
Computing and Information Technology
Trowbridge!Salisbury
Study Mode
Part Time
Start Date, Location
Jan 2027, Trowbridge
Jan 2027, Salisbury
Duration
6 weeks
Cost
£170.00
per academic year.
Course Overview
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What will I learn?
You will build your confidence and gain the knowledge of different aspects of using software that can also be used on your mobile devices.
These topics of understanding are:
Internet and Safety
Understanding the importance of WiFi passwords, online banking and Social Media.
Outlook
Creating, attaching files and sending emails and understanding the different recipients’ buttons along with setting up out of office responses.
Word
Understanding different layouts and fonts and how to set up headers and footers and inserting pictures.
Excel
Basic spreadsheet on formulas and creating graphs to include managing basic home finance in one place.
Teams
Understanding how to use video calls and other functions within teams
These topics of understanding are:
Internet and Safety
Understanding the importance of WiFi passwords, online banking and Social Media.
Outlook
Creating, attaching files and sending emails and understanding the different recipients’ buttons along with setting up out of office responses.
Word
Understanding different layouts and fonts and how to set up headers and footers and inserting pictures.
Excel
Basic spreadsheet on formulas and creating graphs to include managing basic home finance in one place.
Teams
Understanding how to use video calls and other functions within teams
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements with this course.
Study, Assessment and Qualifications
Assessment is informal, based on your personal targets and the learning outcomes will be undertaken regularly with you by the course tutor. There is no formal qualification or assessment.
Additional Costs and Information
The course will run for one day per week for six weeks at the Chippenham campus
30.01.26-13.03.26, Fridays at 09:30-14:30
The Course will run for one day per week for six weeks at the Salisbury campus
11.02.26-25.03.26, Wednesdays at 09:30-14:30
The Course will run for one day per week for six weeks at the Trowbridge campus
30.01.26-13.03.26, Fridays at 09:30-14:30
To be eligible for the fundable programme, you must be aged 19+ and in receipt of benefit or on a low wage income and must have lived in the UK for the last three years. You must currently reside in England. Should you need any additional information before applying please do contact us on busdev@wiltshire.ac.uk.
30.01.26-13.03.26, Fridays at 09:30-14:30
The Course will run for one day per week for six weeks at the Salisbury campus
11.02.26-25.03.26, Wednesdays at 09:30-14:30
The Course will run for one day per week for six weeks at the Trowbridge campus
30.01.26-13.03.26, Fridays at 09:30-14:30
To be eligible for the fundable programme, you must be aged 19+ and in receipt of benefit or on a low wage income and must have lived in the UK for the last three years. You must currently reside in England. Should you need any additional information before applying please do contact us on busdev@wiltshire.ac.uk.
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