First steps in digital skills part 2 (entry 1)

About this course

The course develops basic computer use through everyday digital tasks. Participants will type, edit and save short documents, send and receive emails, and search online for practical information such as travel directions or local opening times. It also introduces using a smartphone to download and open useful apps, including messaging, maps and banking applications. File organisation is covered so that saved documents can be located more easily. The course prepares participants to progress to entry 2 digital skills study.

What you'll learn

• Create, edit and save short documents using a word processor.
• Send, receive and reply to emails with clear subject lines.
• Search the internet for specific everyday information.
• Download and open useful smartphone applications.
• Organise files so saved documents can be found.

Is this course right for you?

This Beginner course is intended for people who have never used a computer or find technology unfamiliar. Participation involves practising straightforward digital tasks, including writing, emailing, searching online and using a smartphone.

• Suitable for people starting to use computers.
• Focuses on everyday digital tasks rather than specialist applications.
• Includes activities using both a computer and a smartphone.