Digital Foundations: Starting from Scratch
Course Summary
Code: ICT288C
Location: Bower Park
Cost: Free - Subject To Eligibility
Starting: Friday 25 April 2025
Duration: 2 sessions over 2 week(s)
Time: 09:30
Description
This beginner-friendly course is designed to help you develop essential digital skills for everyday life. Over two sessions, you will learn how to confidently use a computer, navigate the internet, and complete basic tasks such as using a keyboard and mouse, opening applications, and conducting simple online searches. The course also covers key topics like internet safety, password security, and an introduction to browser functions. No prior experience is required—just a willingness to learn and explore the digital world!
Who is this course for?
This digital skills course is for beginners or those who need to refresh their skills and build confidence before moving onto the next level.
Entry Requirements
There are no minimum entry requirements for this course.
What you will learn
This beginner-friendly course is designed to help you develop essential digital skills for everyday life. Over two sessions, you will learn how to confidently use a computer, navigate the internet, and complete basic tasks such as using a keyboard and mouse, opening applications, and conducting simple online searches. The course also covers key topics like internet safety, password security, and an introduction to browser functions. No prior experience is required—just a willingness to learn and explore the digital world!
How you will learn
You will gain knowledge via presentations, demonstrations, group discussions, question and answer sessions and practical exercises.
What will you need to bring
Pen and notebook.
How you will be assessed
Your tutor will provide valuable development feedback throughout the course to ensure that you have a sound understanding and the practicial digital skills to enable you to progress to the next level of learning. There are no end of course exams.
Where next?
The next progression step would be Essential Digial Skills Entry Level 3.
What we expect from you
You are required to attend every session. The minimum required attendance for this course is 85%. Anything below this attendance will be reviewed by the Curriculum Development Manager and you may be withdrawn from the course and the outstanding course fees will still be payable. Please see our terms and conditions for more information.
Havering Adult College requires its learners and staff to uphold the following good behaviour principles:
-Act in a way that would not upset or offend others
- Treat all staff and all other learners with respect at all times
- Use appropriate language and not make remarks likely to offend; either verbally, in writing on or via social media
- Attend regularly and arrive on time
- If you are unable to attend or arrive on time, you must inform us by emailing your teacher or phoning 01708 434955 option 1, option 2
- Follow Health and Safety guidelines for the venue and those specifically related to the course you are attending
- Turn off mobile phones whilst in class (except in an emergency)
- Actively promote British values
Time and duration
Start Date: 25 April 2025
Start Time: 09:30
Day: Friday Morning
First Lesson Duration: 03:00
Total Weeks: 2
Location
Bower Park
472 Havering Road
Romford
RM1 4HR