Lets Get Digital

What will I learn?

The course is delivered by an expert tutor who fully understands the needs of those new to computing. The delivery style is relaxed, and the tutor will adapt the pace of the lesson to suit your requirement.

There are three strands to Let's Get Digital, course content will cover many of the following topics based on the needs of the group.
 

Digital for Home

Shopping
Online shopping offers convenience, a wide selection of products, competitive prices, and the ability to compare items easy, all from the comfort of your own home.

Banking
Having an understanding of online banking will enable you to manage your finances, pay bills and transfer funds securely, anywhere with your phone or on your home computer.

Benefits
Applying for benefits can be timely process, from filling the application form to the approval process. Applying online can greatly streamline the process, ensuring you receive the support you need efficiently.

Bills
Learn how to save time, paperwork and stress by managing and paying your monthly bills online.

Social Media
In an era of Information and Technology, connecting with social media can open doors to vast networking opportunities, building relationships and brand awareness - empowering both individuals and businesses.

Health
Not only is there a wealth of online resources and advice for keeping fit and healthy, you can now book appointments and request prescriptions online with your local GP. This is great for ensuring timely refills, receiving personalised reminders and enabling you to look after your health and wellbeing.

E-safety
It is very important to have an understanding of e-safety at home. This will ensure online privacy, protection against cyber threats and digital security, for you and your loved ones.

Digital for Work

Microsoft Office
Having a good understanding of Microsoft Office will greatly enhance your CV and employability in today's job market. It will equip you with essential skills for creating professional documents, analysing data effectively, and delivering impactful presentations.

Spreadsheets
A valuable skill in professional environments is the ability to utilise spreadsheets. Spreadsheets enable you to organise, analyse and visualise data. This can be particularly useful in the workplace when making important decisions, optimising efficiency and driving productivity of the business.

Calendars
The ability to use online calendars is another useful skill for the workplace. Many organisations, large and small, are likely to facilitate online calendars for scheduling meetings, ensuring efficient time management and internal collaboration.

Emails
Having a good level of email communication will certainly enhance your employability, as this demonstrates effective written communication, a crucial skill for modern workplace interactions.

Word Processing
Most businesses in today's society will utilise digital Word Processing in some form or another. This could be for writing reports, memos, letters and invoices. Understanding Word Processing is a great place to start on your digital endeavour when it comes to employability, particularly for when it comes to writing your CV.

Microsoft Teams
During the events of the COVID-19 pandemic, Microsoft Teams became incredibly popular among businesses for online meetings, conferencing, teaching, webinars and presentations. Even now as people have returned to the office, many businesses have fully transitioned to Microsoft Teams for managing meetings, customer contact, training and document sharing. The ability to operate Microsoft Teams will undoubtedly enhance your employability potential.

Google
Problem solving is a very attractive skill to employers, but this doesn't necessarily mean knowing all the answers yourself. The ability to search for a solution online compliments problem solving and is a skill in itself. There is enormous potential when it comes to Google. Over the years it has become much more than a search tool, from GPS to emailing, analytics, cloud storage and even AI assistance throughout your day-to-day life.

Digital for Families

Social Media
In an era of Information and Technology, connecting with social media can open doors to vast networking opportunities, building relationships and sharing memories.

WhatsApp
Save money on your phone bill by using WhatsApp. Similar to FaceBook messenger, you can send messages, make voice and video calls, start group chats and share files.

Photographs
Saving your photographs digitally is a great way to safely preserve your memories, save storage space and keep them easily accessible. Having a digital copy of your photos also enables you to edit them.

E-safety
It is very important to have an understanding of e-safety at home. This will ensure online privacy, protection against cyber threats and digital security, for you and your loved ones.

Calendars
Having a hectic home life can make it easy to forget about important appointments, special occasions or family gatherings. Maintaining a digital calendar will enable you to setup reminders and alarms, as well as share across other family members and devices.

World Wide Web
Use the internet to discover well reviewed holiday destinations, excursions, restaurants and entertainment to enjoy with your friends and family, that you otherwise wouldn't be aware of.

Smart phones
The technology and capability of smart phones and apps has increased dramatically over recent years. Not only are they now, effectively, portable handheld computers, many have integrated AI assistance and biometrics such as fingerprint and facial recognition for keeping your phone secure. If connected to the internet, you can do all of the above tasks on your smart phone from the comfort of your sofa.

Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers

There are no trips or industry placements for this course.