Is 2024 the year you gain confidence with technology? Durham Learn offer short, fun, and interactive learning sessions, that can help you reach your digital goals. Whether you’re a complete beginner or wanting to enhance your digital skills at work, they have got the right course for you!
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.
Enrol now
DurhamLearn are currently enrolling for their Essential Digital Skills courses held in Bishop Auckland, , Durham, Consett and Newton Aycliffe which begin this January. Essential Digital Skills qualifications will equip you with the skills you need to make the most of your laptop, tablet, and other digital devices. To be eligible for funding, learners need to be UK nationals or have been a resident in the UK/EE for the previous 3 years. Some learners from outside the UK/EE may qualify for funding, please enquire on application. Find out more on the Digital skills courses webpage
| Learning style | Venue | Day | Time | Start date | Number of weeks |
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| Classroom | Bishop Auckland Youth Employment Hub DL14 7NX | Monday | 9.30am to 2.30pm | 8 January 2024 | 11 |
| Classroom | St Cuthberts Centre, Crook DL15 9DN | Tuesday | 9.30am to 2.30pm | 9 January 2024 | 11 |
| Classroom | Durham (venue TBC) | Wednesday | 9.30am to 2.30pm | 10 January 2024 | 11 |
| Classroom | Glenroyd House, Consett DH8 5HL | Thursday | 9.30am to 2.30pm | 11 January 2024 | 11 |
| Classroom | Newton Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre DL5 4HT | Thursday | 9.30am to 2.30pm | 11 January 2024 | 11 |
Use the Enquire about DurhamLearn courses form to ask for further information on any of the courses, or alternatively you can contact DurhamLearn by phone or email.
- Contact DurhamLearn by email – durhamlearn@durham.gov.uk
- Contact DurhamLearn by phone – 03000 266 115
