Essential Digital Skills for the Workplace: Aut Wed 19:00-21:00

Mode of study

Part Time

Start date

07/10/2026

Fee

£36.00

Teaching staff

You will be taught by experienced and sympathetic tutors. If you have any problems regarding the course please don't hesitate to speak to the tutor.

Course Code

CLT201A1E

Duration

6-weeks

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

Generic award - no awarding body

Assessment

Demonstration, class discussion, one-to-one feedback, exercises, question and answers.

About the course

This is a Tailored Funded course. When you enrol you are agreeing to complete paperwork to reflect and record your progress. Attendance is vital, so first check that you are available to attend each weekly lesson. This is ideal for those who currently have low digital skills but have the desire to learn new skills and build confidence so that future challenges can be attempted. Over the six sessions you will explore Microsoft Word to create documents and apply different text styles and sizes as well as inserting images, saving and printing your work. Create and name folders to store different files (i.e images/documents) so they can easily be located. Understand the fundamentals of Excel, including the layout, entering data and sorting.'Using PowerPoint to create clear, engaging, and visually appealing presentations. Using internet browsers to access resources and communication applications to send messages and attachment for social and professional use. This is a tutor led course aimed at beginners who have already some basic IT and mouse and keyboard skills. If you are in receipt of Universal Credit then you may be eligible for a fee reduction, to check if you meet the requirements please contact ACL on 01727 737154 or email acl@oaklands.ac.uk

Career options

Digital Skills in Excel and other ICT courses at college and in the community. Please contact ACL on 01727 737154 or email acl@oaklands.ac.uk

Materials learners need to provide: None

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

Demonstration, class discussion, one-to-one feedback, exercises, question and answers.

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