Next Steps in Basic Digital Skills (Summer Term / PM) · 28/04/2025

Course name

Next Steps in Basic Digital Skills (Summer Term / PM)

Course code

DIG-NXTS-DE-F/24-3AB

Introduction to the course

This course is designed to help you continue to develop your skills with computers and smartphones.

What will I learn?

On this course you will cover basic digital skills for everyday life using computers and smartphones. You will have plenty of chances to practise each skill.

This course follows on from our 'First Steps in Basic Digital Skills' course. You will cover a variety of essential digital skills including:

Using the internet: Using Government websites/ search / online payments

Managing your files and folders: creating folders and sub folders, moving, copying, deleting.

Working with text and images

Keeping you safe: saving bank details / passwords/ spotting fake websites and other risks

What are the entry requirements?

You must be aged 19 or over (as at 31st August 2024) and be a UK resident.

You will need a sufficient level of English to be able to follow the curriculum and complete any course work.

Please also be sure you have enough time each week to attend all classes and to complete any homework assignments outside of class.

If you live within Greater London, you will need to have the right to live in the UK for at least 12 months from the start date of the course.

If you live outside of the Greater London area, you will need to have lived in the UK for the past three years and also have the right to live in the UK for the duration of your course.

What do I need to bring with me to class?

Please bring a pen, note paper or note book, and a folder to store any handouts.

You do not need to have your own digital devices as these will be provided for you to use while you are on the course. However, if you have your own smartphone, you may like to bring it so that you can practise with it during the classes.

What can I do after my course has finished?

You can progress onto our 'Essential Digital Skills Entry 3 Qualification' course

Price

£225.00

Available concessions

This course is free for all eligible learners.

Course start and end dates

28-Apr-2025 to 09-Jul-2025

Time and day

03:00 pm to 05:15 pm (Mon)

Course duration

10 weeks / 45 hours total

How do I apply?

Please complete the enrolment form using the link below.

A member of Kingston Adult Education staff will then contact you to confirm your eligibility, send you the initial assessment, and take payment if necessary.

Please note that your place on the course cannot be confirmed until this has taken place.

What should I do if I have any questions?

For help or more information, please email:
skillsforworkandlife@kingston.gov.uk

Or call one of the numbers below:

07511045147 (if your enquiry is about a vocational course; line is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursday mornings)

or

07523931498 (if your enquiry is about a digital skills course; line is open Monday afternoons, and Thursdays and Fridays)

or

07511045124 (if your enquiry is about an English or maths course; line is open Monday to Thursday)

Enrolment link

https://bit.ly/KAE-Digital2425