Getting Confident with Computers (NonReg / Introduction)

Building on your basic digital skills, on this course you will learn how to use the basics of several apps (word processors, spreadsheets, presentation software, email, and web browser) for a certain purpose, such as usi...

Course description

Building on your basic digital skills, on this course you will learn how to use the basics of several apps (word processors, spreadsheets, presentation software, email, and web browser) for a certain purpose, such as using a word processor to create a document. As you learn each piece of software, you will also practice your basic skills and build your confidence in using computers in general.

What can this course lead to?

Course progression

Upon completion, you could progress onto a further course, including the College’s Next Steps with Computers course, which in turn leads to a variety of exciting digital skills courses.

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Course session dates

  • 17 September 2026 - 25 September 2026 9:30am - 4:30pm
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  • 11 January 2027 - 19 January 2027 9:30am - 4:30pm
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  • 28 June 2027 - 6 July 2027 9:30am - 4:30pm
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

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The course information on this page was last updated 28 July 2026.