More information
f you would like to speak with someone about our courses for further information, please phone the college and ask to speak to a member of the digital skills team. Alternatively send an email to digitalskills@baec.ac.uk

Can I join late?
For courses of 6 weeks or less, late starters are not allowed.

Who is the course for?
If you are unsure whether a course is suitable for you, please phone the Kentwood or Poverest Centre and ask to speak to a member of the digital skills team or email digitalskills@baec.ac.uk

Do I need prior knowledge or experience?
See the main course listing above for information regarding prior knowledge. The college retains the right to withdraw a student from a course if their prior skills are not sufficient to undertake a course.

How will I learn?
This is a tutor led, classroom based course with practical learning on your own smartphone. As all smartphones are different the information provided will be generic and you will be required to take notes that relate to your own phone model. Time will be given at the end of each lesson to do this.

How will my progress be assessed?
Your progress will be assessed by your tutor throughout the course and there will be plenty of opportunity to get feedback.

Is there an external qualification?
This is a non-accredited course and does not lead to a formal qualification. We can provide a digital Certificate of Completion for learners who would like one for their CV or personal records.

What can I do next?
The smartphone courses are part of the DIGITAL SKILLS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE programme. They are designed to help learners build confidence using their own devices and develop practical skills for everyday tasks. It is recommended that both smartphone courses are completed.

Smartphones 1 - Master the Basics
Smartphones 2 - Practical Know-How
Smartphones 3 - Get Organised

After completing the smartphone courses, you may wish to continue your learning with our computer-based digital skills courses. These courses provide a progression pathway from complete beginner skills through to using modern digital tools confidently for everyday life, work and learning.

DIGITAL SKILLS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE
Computing Basics - Mouse & Keyboard Skills (Beginner)
Computing 1 - Online Essentials: Internet & Email
Computing 2 - Google Docs & Slides
Computing 3 - AI and You: An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

What do I need to bring?
- Your own smartphone (fully charged).
- Notepad and pen.
- A folder or some other means of keeping paper handouts organised.

Are there any extra costs?
No. Most Digital Skills courses are free to all when taken the first time. If you wish to repeat a course, there may be a charge.

Is there work between sessions?
Your tutor may set you practice between sessions to help build your retention and skills, and those students who engage in learning between sessions generally experience greater success.

Enrolment information

You cannot enrol online for this course. Instead, we ask learners to register for courses using the link below, and once we've been able to advise the right courses for you, we'd ask you to come into our centre to complete an ernolment form.

We recommend you enrol on any follow on courses at the same time to ensure your place is secured as spaces cannot be reserved.

Please click below to register for this course and someone will contact you to confirm your place.

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For further information, please contact:
The Kentwood Centre on 020 8659 7976 or the Poverest Centre on 01689 822886, email digitalskills@baec.ac.uk