Digital, Computing & IT

Improve your Digital Skills with Bolton College Community Learning

If you want to get ahead at work or find employment, or even just increase your confidence with technology for personal reasons, these courses are a must!

To help you find out what course is right for you, we will support you to complete a short assessment to identify which digital pathway will best meet your needs. From beginners to those with more experience, you’ll soon be using technology confidently and competently, aided by our friendly and knowledgeable tutors. Basic digital courses are FREE for everyone, whilst most courses at a higher level are either free or are offered at reduced fees, depending on your circumstances.

In our Community Learning Centres we run a range of basic digital skills courses which can support anyone, even if you don’t know how to switch on a computer or use a mouse! It might also be worth recommending our curriculum to your mum or dad, or other family members, if they’re struggling to use their new iPad or android device. For people with higher level skills we have a wide range of courses available, with progression routes all the way up to Higher Education.

Digital Skills Progression Routes

Absolute Beginners Digital/Computing For people who struggle with basic functions on digital devices, such as internet shopping and emails.

Basic Digital/ Computing Skills for Work & Life

For people who can confidently access a device but would like to explore further, benefiting them at home or at work.

Essential Digital Skills Qualification (EDSQ)

For people who know how to do basic functions and want to learn further t skills which are useful for employment and everyday life.

Assessment

The modern world is all about computer technology so keeping up to date with all things digital is important.

Choose a beginners course if you lack confidence and want to learn the basics, or if you already have experience, improve your existing skills with a course that will help you get ahead at work.

NEW ONLINE COURSES FREE! AVAILABLE!

Don’t forget English & Maths pg 5

Day(s) Start Date Start Time Hrs Weeks

Free or Concession Total Cost Course Code Learning Centre

Absolute Beginners Digital/Computing For further information visit: www.mydigitalcourses.co.uk

Android Tablets & Phones for Beginners Digital Skills for Beginners Wed 08/06/2022 09:30 3 5 Free £0 CR493-CLDL

Farnworth Library Mon 25/04/2022 09:00 3 10 Free £0 CR447-CLDL Deane & Derby

Digital Skills for Beginners Wed 27/04/2022 09:00 3 10 Free £0 CR405-CLDL Brownlow Fold

Digital Skills for Beginners Thu 28/04/2022 09:15 3 12 Free £0 CR445-CLDL Deane & Derby

Digital Skills for Beginners Mon 09/05/2022 13:00 3 9 Free £0 CR432-CLDL

Farnworth Library Technology for Everyday Living IT Tue 26/04/2022 13:00 3 10 Free £0 CR451-CLDL Deane & Derby

CaseStudy

Gary Purcell Computers for Beginners

‘This is the perfect introduction to computers for anyone who fears anything digital. My children have been encouraging me to get into the 21st century and learn how to use a computer, so this is exactly what I was looking for.’

STARTING THIS SEPTEMBER!

Access to Higher Education Diploma in Digital Skills & Services

Fast-track your way to university in just one year! Equivalent to three A Levels, this one-year course will give you the knowledge, skills and qualification to progress to university to study a digital and computing-related degree.

You may wish to pay with an Advanced Learner Loan and if you successfully complete the course then complete an eligible Higher Education programme, you won’t pay a penny back!

Don’t forget English & Maths pg 5

Day(s) Start Date Start Time Hrs Weeks

Free or Concession Total Cost Course Code Learning Centre

Essential Digital Skills Qualifications (EDSQ) For further information visit: www.mydigitalcourses.co.uk

Computer/Digital Skills for Work - Entry 3 (EDSQ)

Computer/Digital Skills for Work - Level 2 (EDSQ) Tue 03/05/2022 09:15 3 10 Free £0 CP200-AD15 New Bury

Tue 26/04/2022 18:00 3 10 Free £0 CP200-AD18 Deane Road

Basic Digital/Computing Skills for Work & Life For further information visit: www.mydigitalcourses.co.uk

IT User Skills Level 2 (ECDL Extra): BCS i Thu 28/04/2022 12:30 3 10 Conc £295 CP502-CLFS Brownlow Fold

IT User Skills Level 2 (ECDL Extra Intensive): BCS i Various 07/06/2022 09:00 18 6 Conc £350 CP200-AD12 Deane Road

CaseStudy

Tracy Gardner Software Computer Skills for Work (ECDL) Level 1

‘I wasn’t confident with computers so I enrolled on the basics course and learnt about Word and Excel. I found that helpful because I wanted to change my career to office work, so I enrolled on the Level 1 to improve my skills even further. Now, I feel much more confident.’

CaseStudy

Shaker Alabid IT Support Certificate Level 2

‘I’m a qualified Civil Engineer and need to keep up to date with the latest technology, so this course is perfect and has taught me about the latest technology.’

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Computing HND

Taught by Bolton College on behalf of the University of Bolton, this two-year course will cover programming, networking, database design and development, security, professional practice, business intelligence and managing a successful computing project.

On completion, you could pursue a career as a Systems Analyst, IT Support Technician, Web Designer and more, or apply for a one-year top-up degree.