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Digital upskilling - How to help you and your children with search engines and online research

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  • Computer Science incorporating AI and Robotics Level 1 02
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  • Computer Science incorporating AI and Robotics Level 1 01
  • Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Level 2

Overview

This is a short 3 day course to help and support you in using online tools.

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Course description

You will be taught the range and purpose of search engines and identify the main purpose of them. You will be able to search for information safely using search engines. Use at least two different search engines to find information relating to a given topic not previously known to you and be able to identify at least two potential threats to online safety when using search engines.

Due to the current COVID-19 situation and with health and safety of our students as a priority, we have redesigned this course to include a mixture of classroom-based and online learning.

What areas will I study?

  • How to search the internet
  • Understanding online safety which using search engines

Course options

Age range Start Fees Duration Further Information
16-18 May 2021, Duration: 3 Days - 3 Days Any course under level 4 for 16-18 year olds is likely to be free.
19-23 May 2021, Duration: 3 Days £50.00 3 Days In many cases courses fees are reduced or even free, please note this depends on your circumstances, for example if you claim JSA, you may be eligible for your fees to be reduced. Please speak to a member of staff for more details.
24+ May 2021, Duration: 3 Days Please contact the college for fee information 3 Days In many cases courses fees are reduced or even free, please note this depends on your circumstances, for example if you claim JSA, you may be eligible for your fees to be reduced. Please speak to a member of staff for more details.