More information

If 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?
No, this is a single session

Who is the course for?

If you are unsure whether a course is suitable for you, please contact 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 the computers provided and will also invole using a smartphone if you have one.

The college has Windows 11 PC's running both Microsoft and Google software.

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?
There is a clear progression pathway through our digital skills courses, taking learners from complete beginner to confident, independent users of digital technology.



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



DIGITAL SKILLS FOR WORK

Office Skills Foundation (Word and PowerPoint or Excel)

Office Skills Intermediate (Word and PowerPoint or Excel)

What do I need to bring?
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.

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.

Register for this Course

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