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COMPUTER SKILLS – IMPROVER

What you need to know

IS THIS FOR ME?

This course is suitable for anyone with basic knowledge of using a PC or laptop, who want to build upon their existing skills to gain a practical qualification that is attractive to employers.


Perfect for people interested in: career development; work skills; digital skills

This course is also free to study for eligible adults.

HOW AND WHAT WILL I LEARN?

During the course, you will work your way through a BTEC Level 1 Introductory Award. You will be taught to plan, evaluate and improve procedures involving the use of IT tools and systems to improve the productivity and efficiency of tasks and activities e.g. using keyboard shortcuts for common tasks.

You will develop the ability to use a software application designed for the creation, editing and production of largely text-based documents.

You will learn to use a software application designed to record data in rows and columns, perform calculations with numerical data and present information using charts and graphs.

You will learn to use presentation software to create slides, structure and edit them appropriately.

START DATE AND RUNNING TIMES

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LOCATION

Stevenage Campus

Qualification

BTEC Introductory Award in Vocational Studies

Course Code

P1PD-ICT-CSI-T1

Duration

8 Weeks

Entry Requirements

Good written English skills and manual dexterity however, you will be supported by your tutor with this.

Evidence of benefits received in your household at enrolment.

Future Study

Having completed the course applicants can progress on to study:

  • Computer skills – Master

Cost

£402