DurhamLearn offer short, fun, and interactive learning sessions that will help you to improve your employability, communications skills and confidence.
Enrolling now
DurhamLearn are currently enrolling for their Essential Digital Skills courses held in Durham, Bishop Auckland and Consett which begin this April. Essential Digital Skills qualifications will equip you with the skills you need to make the most of your laptop, tablet, and other digital devices and ideal for those seeking to develop digital skills to function more effectively in everyday life.
Take a look by following the link – Digital skills courses – Durham County Council
| Learning style | Venue | Day | Time | Start date | Number of weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classroom | Slavus House, Durham, DH1 5TS | Monday | 9.30am to 2.30pm | 15 April 2024 | 13 |
| Classroom | Bishop Auckland Youth, Employment Hub, DL14 7NX | Tuesday | 9.30am to 2.30pm | 16 April 2024 | 13 |
| Classroom | Consett Heart, Consett, DH8 5AS | Thursday | 9.30am to 2.30pm | 18 April 2024 | 13 |
Book a course
Use Durham County Council’s Do It Online portal to enquire about DurhamLearn courses or alternatively you can contact them by phone or email.
Email – durhamlearn@durham.gov.uk
Phone – 03000 266 115
To be eligible for funding, learners need to be UK nationals or have been a resident in the UK/EE for the previous three years. Some learners from outside the UK/EE may qualify for funding, please enquire on application.
Digital courses
Beginner – DurhamLearn offer 3 levels, with a variety of activities to help you build your skills at your own pace: Learn all the basics such as using a laptop or smartphone, understanding technical language, or staying safe in the digital world. No previous skills or experience are needed.
Entry level – Using different software and devices to find, enter, edit and store information online; taking and using digital images and videos, solving simple technical issues, and how to seek advice safely. Some learners may benefit from having the following basic skills before enrolling on this course:
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- Turning on a device (including using passwords).
- Using basic controls on a device (like a mouse, keyboard or touchscreen).
- Connecting to the internet (including Wi-Fi) safely and securely.
- Opening and accessing an application.
Level 1 -Using various applications like Word, PowerPoint and Excel; capturing and editing digital images; using graphs and charts to produce digital data, working with financial and statistical information, how to access support to solve common technical problems and much more! Some learners may benefit from having the following skills before enrolling on this course:
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- Awareness of common software applications and social media platforms.
- Know how to send a text, email or conduct a voice call.
- An awareness of protecting data and maintaining privacy.
- Be able to complete simple online transactions.
