Intermediate Computer Courses
These courses are perfect for anyone who has completed our Getting Started Sessions or anyone who has some computing experience and is ready to improve their skills and abilities.
Individual Learning Accounts (ILAs) can be used to help with the cost of these courses.
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Certificated by the British Computer Society, ECDL is an internationally-recognised qualification in core IT skills. It is made up of 7 modules, allowing the learner to work at their own pace and in any order.
- IT Security for Users
- IT User Fundamentals
- Using the Internet and Email
- Word Processing
- Spreadsheets
- Database
- PowerPoint Presentations
Internet and Email
Certificated by the British Computer Society, this Internet and Email course is part of the ECDL qualification in core IT skills. This is a tutor-led course which is also supported by an online course unit. The course covers the following topics:
- Internet
- Using the browser
- Using the web
- Web outputs
- Electronic communications
- Using email
- Email management
Word
Certificated by the British Computer Society, Word Processing Level 1 provides learners with an introduction to word processing.
The course will help the learner to create professional looking documents, enhance the document text, add bullets, numbering and graphics and inserting tables. The course is tutor-led and will cover:
- Introduction to word processing
- Storage and retrieval of files
- Document editing
- Document formatting
- Document structure
- Print and check
Digital Skills
Certificated by the British Computer Society, this online course is designed to give learners the knowledge and understanding they need to protect themselves online. The course covers:
- Computer basics
- Online basics
- Audio and video software
- Digital photography
- Digital music
- Social networking
Internet Safety
Certificated by the British Computer Society, this online course is designed to give learners the knowledge and understanding they need to protect themselves online. The course covers:
- Benefits and risks of using the Internet
- Reporting and responding to e-safety issues
- Protecting yourself and your computer online
- The legal issues of downloading
Security for IT Users
Certificated by the British Computer Society, this course covers the skills and knowledge needed to identify and manage day-to-day security risks.
Spreadsheet Software
Certificated by the British Computer Society, this course introduces the learner to the basic concepts of working with spreadsheets.
Presentation Software
Certificated by the British Computer Society, this course introduces the learner to the basic concepts of working with the presentation software, PowerPoint.
Database Software
Certificated by the British Computer Society, the course covers the main concepts of databases.
Touch Typing with e-Type
Improve your typing speed and accuracy with these 10 graded lessons
Bronze (20 words per minute)
Silver (40 words per minute)
Gold (60 words per minute)
Introduction to Social Media
This course, an introduction to Social Media, will guide learners through the most popular social media platforms available. The Social Media course is a 6-week tutor-led course which looks at the following:
Facebook
Twitter
Blogging
Youtube
Flickr
Computer and Online Basics
Certificated by the British Computer Society, this course is an accessible computer and internet qualification for absolute beginners.
This course in an introduction to Family History and combines online resources with a tour of The Mitchell's Family History Room and Archives departments.