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Follow our IT Ladder!

Courses on this page are organised in order of level, so you can start right at the beginning and work your way up over time, or you can step straight up to a level to suit your needs.

Absolute beginner? Take your introduction to IT here

Introduction to IT


Level of study: Entry Level

Course Code: KHS11205 (Tuesday) / KHS11404 (Thursday)

Introduction to IT is a 10-hour course which aims to develop an awareness of computer basics and to build learner confidence. Ideal for people with little or no previous experience or knowledge of how to use a computer. Learn how to Switch a computer on and off safely, how to use a mouse and keyboard and to create, format and print documents.

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Tuesday Course: KHS11205

Thursday Course: KHS11404

Now you've started, learn more with next steps in IT

Next Steps in IT


Level of study: Entry Level 3

Course Code: KHT11206 (Tuesday) / KHT11402 (Thursday)

Next Steps in IT has been designed as a follow-on course from Introduction to IT and aims to give a wide overview of a computer system from being able to create posters and letters in Word to searching the Internet for everyday information, to creating and sending emails to friends and family. Build up your IT skills and your confidence with computers. Use your computer and the Internet to find the information you need, and learn more about email. A 35-hour course leading to the nationally recognised OCR Entry Level Certificate for IT Users.

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Tuesday Course: KHT11206

Thursday Course: KHT11402

Try out our short courses now you've learned the basics...

... perhaps you're ready to learn how to keep safe using IT

Cyberbullying


Level of study: Introduction

Course Code: KHT11208

A 5-hour course over two weeks which aims to teach you how to use IT securely and safely.

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... fancy buying and selling on the Internet?

Buying and Selling on the Internet


Level of study: Introduction

Course Code: KHT11207

A 5-hour course over two weeks which aims to teach you how to get started Buying and Selling on the Internet. The course aims to help you save money on items and entertainment and to use auction sites to buy and sell goods online.

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... or maybe you would like to get to grips with Word 2010

Word 2010 Conversion


Level of study: Introduction

Course Code: KHT11209

Learn how to make the switch from using Word 2003 to Word 2010 confidently. Learn about new features to make editing word processing documents easier and become familiar with toolbars, the ribbon, saving files in different formats, inserting headers and footers and using text styles and smart Art. This is a 5-hour course over two weeks.

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It's time to become a level 1 IT user with our OCR ITQ Certificate in IT User Skills (formerly CLAit)

OCR ITQ Certificate for IT User Skills (CLAiT) Level 1


Level of study: Level 1

Course Code: KHT11303

Learn the basics of file management, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation graphics - ideal if you wish to gain office administrator skills or if you just want to get more out of your PC. A 72-hour course leading to the UK's benchmark level 1 qualification for IT users - the OCR Level 1 Certificate for IT Users.....

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Consolidate your level 1 IT user skills and prepare for level 2 with our ITQ BCS Level 1 (ECDL Essentials)

ITQ BCS Level 1 (ECDL Essentials) - Part 1 of the European Computer Driving Licence


Level of study: Level 1

Course Code: KHT11201

ITQ BCS Level 1 (ECDL Essentials) is a course to complement our CLAIT course. Consolidate your IT skills and get more out of your PC. ECDL Essentials will extend your knowledge of file management, electronic communication -Internet and Email - and security issues for IT users.
A 36-hour course over 12 weeks leading to Part 1 of the internationally recognised ECDL plus the BCS Level 1 Award for IT Users.

Candidates wishing to gain the full ECDL qualification will need to successfully complete ECDL Essentials and ECDL Extra....

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Become a level 2 IT user with ECDL Extra and a level 2 ITQ

ITQ BCS Level 2 (ECDL Extra)- Part 2 of the European Computer Driving Licence


Level of study: Level 2

Course Code: KHT11202

ITQ BCS Level 2 (ECDL Extra) has units in word processing, spreadsheets and presentation graphics at level 2 plus a new unit designed to help you improve productivity using IT. ECDL Extra is a 78-hour course over 26 weeks leading to a full level 2 ITQ and Part 2 of the internationally recognised ECDL.

Candidates who successfully complete ECDL Essentials and ECDL Extra will gain the full ECDL qualification.

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