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Opening Doors | IT Skills for Improvers

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Course Code: CL0756-1C Course Type: Adult leisure and hobby, Adult qualifications and professional Campus: Central Brighton Campus Start Date: 25 May 2022 Duration: 1 week

Why this course?

Student studying on a computer

Our IT for improvers course builds on your beginners skills and knowledge of how to use a computer (PC or laptop) every day and with confidence. 
The learners needs form the structure of this course. You will learn how to search for information effectively, write a formal letter, prepare a presentation or a poster as well as use how to use Excel for data and basic calculations. 
 
Successful completion of for IT for Beginners recommended

Entry requirements

Successful completion of for IT for Beginners recommended.

Entry requirements

Course fees

Our Opening Doors courses are free to those currently unemployed and in receipt of a means tested benefit. 

You will need to provide evidence of your benefit in order to receive a fee waiver for this course.

We accept the following Means Tested benefits for this course: 

  • Universal Credit

  • JSA

  • ESA

  • Housing Benefit

  • Income Support

  • Council Tax Benefit (not reduction)

  • Pension Credit 

Please note we cannot accept DLA, Carers Allowance, PIP or Tax Credits. 

This course is also free to those who are currently employed and earning less than £17,374.50 annual gross salary. You will be required to provide evidence of this in order to receive a fee waiver for this course.

We accept the following evidence: 

  • P60
  • Last 3 months payslips
  • Tax Credit notice (for self employed)

Please note you will also need to bring photo ID to your enrolment. 

*FREE* Online short courses

Make the most of these extraordinary times and gain a nationally-recognised qualification. A short online course is a significant first step to improving your skills and achieving your career goals.

Free online courses

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The applicable fees for this course, including any available discounts, will be listed in the information above. 

 

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