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Basic Computer Skills for Beginners: Summer Intensive

Funding area Essential Skills
DAR/151989/Q/FF
Location:
Dartford Adult Education Centre, Dartford
Start date:
06/08/2025
End date:
27/08/2025
Level:
Entry Level
Time:
14:30 - 16:30
Duration:
4 sessions
Course hours:
Course hours

Course hours are the total number of hours you'll spend being taught by your tutor. Self study time is not included within the course hours.

8 hours
Day of week:
WED
Tutor:
Sue Hart

This course has started, but it may still be possible to join it. Please call 03000 41 22 22 and ask to be put through to the Centre where the course is running

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Who can join this course

All Digital Skills courses are funded by the Department for Education (DFE) and are FREE to eligible learners.
To be eligible to enrol and attend our courses you must have lawful permission to reside in the UK and be ordinarily resident in the UK at the course start date.

Dependant on your individual circumstances, you may be required to show evidence of your residency status before you can enrol and attend courses with us.

Acceptance on a KAE Skills Digital Skills course does not constitute an immigration sponsorship and no Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) certificate will be issued.

Before enrolling on an Digital Skills course you will need to complete an initial assessment. Please book an interview at your local centre.

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Is this course for me


This course will cover the following:

Week 1: Microsoft Word Master Class

Course Content
• Introduction to Microsoft Word and Basic Document Creation
• Paragraph Formatting and Document Structuring
• Inserting Elements and Enhancing Documents
• Finalising and Printing Documents


Week 2: Microsoft Excel Master Class

Course Content
• Introduction to Excel and Basic Navigation
• Introduction to Formulas and Functions
• Data Organisation and Formatting
• Basic Charts and Finalising Documents

Week 3: Microsoft Powerpoint Master Class

Course Content
• Introduction to PowerPoint and Basic Slide Creation
• Slide Design and Visual Enhancements
• Transitions, Animations, and Multimedia
• Finalising the Presentation and Delivery Tips


Week 4: Microsoft File Management and Online Safety Masterclass

Course Content
• Introduction to File Management using Microsoft OneDrive
• Advanced File Management and Backups
• Introduction to Online Safety and Security
• Finalising File Management and Online Safety Practices

From 1st August 2024, the Department for Education (DfE) require that learners attending this course must identify their primary purpose for learning. This course is not available for learners whose main aim is to learn a hobby, or for leisure/pleasure.

Assessment is needed before joining this course. Please contact your local centre to complete an application.

To get the most out of your course we recommend you attend at least 85% of your sessions. If you do have a pre-arranged commitments booked during term time, please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcome.

Getting to your course

Find us

Dartford Adult Education Centre
Summerhill Road
Dartford
Kent
DA1 2LP

If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code DAR/151989/Q/FF.