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Where will this course lead?

This short course will increase your confidence and will enable further study gaining accreditation at Level 1. 

What will I study?

Your course will cover: 

- Managing files and folders to store, organise and retrieve information using local and   cloud-based storage 

- Collaborating online (sharing documents, via email and via cloud-based storage) 

- Video conferencing (one-on-one meetings, group meetings) 

- How to get started with Social Networking; what it is and how it can benefit career development

How will this course be delivered?

A 2-hour lesson each week, based in a classroom supplied with computers.

What qualifications will I get?

This is a personal development course. 

How will I be assessed?

Courses are for personal development. Informal assessment by the tutor, with evaluation by the student.

How do I get a place on the course?

Enrolment opportunities are available throughout the year. Please contact us for more details on 0121 678 7000 or email community@solihull.ac.uk 

What are the entry requirements?

You must be aged 19+, have some basic IT knowledge or have completed the basic course 'Computing for Beginners'.

What else do I need to know?

Video conferencing will require computer earphones - your tutor will advise you on this when you start the course.

What can I do after this course?

The course may be part of your first steps onto a higher level accredited computing course or part of your first steps into a career in this field.

Location

Woodlands Campus

Start Date

24/09/2024

Day

Tuesday

Time

10:00-12:00

Course Fee

Free (for 10 weeks) (subject to residency criteria)

Course Code

TLBEA000E002A

Study Mode

Part Time

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Location

Solihull Recruitment & Training Centre

Start Date

13/01/2025

Day

Monday

Time

09:30-11:30

Course Fee

Free (for 10 weeks) (subject to residency criteria)

Course Code

TLGFA000E093W

Study Mode

Part Time

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Location

Woodlands Campus

Start Date

21/01/2025

Day

Tuesday

Time

10:00-12:00

Course Fee

Free (for 10 weeks) (subject to residency criteria)

Course Code

TLBEA000E002W

Study Mode

Part Time

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Location

Woodlands Campus

Start Date

29/04/2025

Day

Tuesday

Time

10:00-12:00

Course Fee

Free (for 10 weeks) (subject to residency criteria)

Course Code

TLBFA000E002S

Study Mode

Part Time

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Digital Skills - Beginners

What’s Involved?

Predicted Employment

How much can I earn?

£17,680
NATIONAL AVERAGE

Employment by Region

The career paths provided are to give you an idea of the careers that you could progress onto in the future. However, for some, you may need to complete higher level qualifications and gain experience before your dream job becomes a reality. The information provided is to support further research and to generate some initial career ideas when choosing a course. Please check entry requirements to degree courses, apprenticeships, and jobs as this may vary from year to year and across providers. For further advice and guidance, please contact: careers@solihull.ac.uk.