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The Basics - First Steps to Using a Computer

Funding area First step engagement
MAI/143977/P/PF
Location:
Oakwood House, Maidstone
Start date:
10/01/2025
End date:
31/01/2025
Level:
Entry Level
Time:
10:30 - 12:30
Duration:
4 sessions
Course hours:
Course hours

Course hours are the total number of hours you'll spend being taught by your tutor. Self study time is not included within the course hours.

8 hours
Day of week:
FRI
Tutor:
Sonya Okubule
Price: £81.00 Concessions
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Who can join this course

Everyone is welcome to join the course. The course is suitable for absolute beginners. You do not
need to have any previous computing knowledge or experience to attend.

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Is this course for me

This 'The Basics - First Steps to Using a Computer' course provides you a simple introduction to
computing in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. The course will cover many essential skills needed to
operate a computer, starting with how to turn it on, understanding the keyboard and using a mouse.

Course aims

By the end of the course you should be able to:

* Identifying the key components of the computer
* Navigating the desktop
* Exploring the keyboard
* Opening the Windows progam
* Gain confidence in your basic ability to navigate a computer

What will I need for my course

A notepad and pen. It is also recommended that you have access to a computer and internet to be
able to practise between sessions what is covered in the lessons.

What can I do next

'Further Steps - Increase Your Computing Skills' is available upon successful completion of this course.
'Further Steps' will cover simple word-processing and using spreadsheets.
During your course, your tutor will suggest other appropriate progression routes for you based on your
learning aims.

Additional Information

From 1st August 2024, the Department for Education (DfE) require that learners attending this course must identify their primary purpose for learning. This course is not available for learners whose main aim is to learn a hobby, or for leisure/pleasure.

To get the most out of your course we recommend you attend at least 85% of your sessions. If you do have a pre-arranged commitments booked during term time, please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcome.

Getting to your course

Find us

Oakwood House
Oakwood Park
Maidstone
Kent
ME16 8AE

If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code MAI/143977/P/PF.