Essential Digital Skills- Word Processing Software
The Essential Digital Skills qualifications (EDSQ) aim to assist individuals in acquiring IT skills for daily life and work. Proficiency in word processing software is crucial for professionals in various sectors to efficiently create, format, and present documents. This course provides practical knowledge and hands-on experience to fully utilise word processing software. Holding a digital skills qualification on your CV can enhance your appeal in a competitive job market. This short course, available with start dates throughout the academic year, is suitable for anyone seeking to enhance basic digital skills and may be free for eligible candidates. Contact us to enquire about your eligibility.
The course will cover key areas such as the fundamentals of word processing software and its applications. You'll learn how to accurately and efficiently enter and combine text and other information within documents. Develop skills in creating and modifying document layouts and structures. Gain proficiency in using word processing software tools to format and present documents effectively. Additionally, you'll learn to check documents for accuracy and make corrections using IT tools.
You must be aged 19 or over and be either unemployed or earning under £30,000
You could sign-up for further Essential Digital Skills courses in Spreadsheet and Presentation software, take a certification qualification, such as Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification for Word or progress to a higher level of study in IT. Alternatively, your new found skills could see you improve your CV and job prospects.
At South & City College Birmingham, we offer a wide range of courses for most age groups.
School Leavers: For learners who are between the ages of 16 to 18, studies will be free.
Adults: For learners who are aged 19 or over, the cost of study will depend on the course or programme that you choose. Some courses may even be free*. If the course is not free, students aged 19 at the start of their programme who wish to study need to either pay their course fees, or take out an Advanced Learning Loan.
*Eligibility criteria applies. There may be an exception for students aged 19 or over that are taking their first full Level 3 qualifications (equivalent to A Levels and Access to HE Diplomas), who could be supported by the Learner Support Fund, or free adult course funded by the WMCA. To find out what financial support is available to you or whether your course is free, call our friendly admissions team on 0121 694 5000 during office hours, or email us via: admissions-shared@sccb.ac.uk, we look forward to hearing from you.
Full details regarding our adult funding, or learner loans can be found on our website via: Money Matters
Higher Education: If you are planning to undertake one of our Higher Education courses you can apply for a loan with Student Finance England, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan with the college to support towards your course fees. Adults may be eligible for FREE tuition through the WMCA's free courses for jobs offer.
Full details regarding our adult funding, or learner loans can be found on our website via: Money Matters
Enquire via our website today to chat to one of our Admissions team and make your right choice with South and City College Birmingham. Whatever your passion, we are here to help you land on your dream career path. Email: admissions-shared@sccb.ac.uk to find out what financial support is available. With various funds, loans and bursaries on offer, we may be able to help with travel expenses & childcare costs.
All our digital skills courses are delivered in person with classroom-based learning.
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