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Preparing for Digital Skills: Summer Intensive
Funding area Essential Skills
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To enrol on this course please enter your course enrolment password into the box below.
Check your eligibility
You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course
- If you are seeking asylum, you must be currently living in the UK and applied for asylum at least 6 months prior to the beginning of the learning programme
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Who can join this course
Digital Skills courses are available for UK or Irish nationals, or EEA nationals with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme and those who have lived in the UK for at least three years.
If you do not currently meet this criteria, you may still be able to attend our DFS courses if you have an eligible residency status, you will be required to provide further details regarding your status before you can be enrolled.
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.
Digital Skills courses are FREE.
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