ICT COURSES
Is the world of computers a complete mystery to you? Do you want to keep up with the kids, open up new job opportunities or take up a new challenge? If so, this range of IT courses will take you from being a complete beginner to feeling more confident.
Free UKOnline IT Taster sessions
For complete beginners! Using UKOnline user journey resources you will be offered three taster sessions over three weeks. These sessions are run as a drop in; however, each taster last for 2hrs so please arrive no later than 10am.
Mondays 9.30am - 12pm
12 Jan – 30 Mar 2009
IT for Beginners
Once you have completed the IT Taster, come and find out how to browse & use the Internet, set up an email account, use Word and understand files & folders.
£72 (£43.20 with proof of eb4U; £23.20 with proof of MTB)
Wednesdays 1pm -3pm
10 weeks : 14 Jan – 25 Mar 2009
IT for Improvers
This course will give you the opportunity to improve the skills you have and develop further skills. How to browse and use the Internet, setting up an email account and sending & receiving attachments, using Word, understanding files & folders and learning how to protect your PC against viruses.
£72(£43.20 eb4U & over 50s; £15 MTB)
Fridays 10am-12pm
10 weeks: 16 Jan – 27 Mar 2009
CLAIT
CLAIT is one of the best known computer qualifications in the UK and will show an employer you have a wide range of computer skills. The CLAIT certificate is gained by completion of the Integrated e-Document Production unit plus 2 other units. If you wanted to gain a diploma you would just need to complete 2 further units.
This is not a beginner's class, if you are unsure of your level, please ask for advice.
£160 (FREE with proof of MTB) + current exam fee of £34.20
Mondays & Wednesdays 9.30am-12pm
10 weeks: Tues 12 Jan – Weds 25 Mar 2009
ECDL
Do you want to gain computer skills that can help you become more efficient in your existing job and impress your employer, or even the ability to get a new job? ECDL is a way to learn all important IT skills, enabling you to achieve the new improved ECDL plus the British Computer Society (BCS) part 1 and part 2 qualification. It is a test of practical skills and competencies and consists of eight separate modules.
This is not a beginner’s class, if you are unsure of your level, please ask for advice.
£199 (FREE for MTB) + current exam fee of £45
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am-12.30pm
15 weeks: Tues 24 Feb – Thurs 25 Jun 2009
How to Create Your First Website
This course will introduce you to website building at a basic level. Learn how to register/buy a domain name, upload files to the Internet and get some tips for a good website design! You will need to be confident using a PC and using the Internet.
£72(£43.20 eb4U; £15 MTB)
Wednesdays 6.30-9pm
10 weeks: 21 Jan – 18 Mar 2009
learndirect
learndirect offers high quality, interactive learning materials. Courses are computer based allowing you to learn at a learndirect centre, at work or anywhere you can access the Internet. Information and registration each Wednesday.
For more detail on which courses learndirect offer (and prices) please contact Trevor Johnson at Hastings Library 01424-434301.
Wednesdays 2-5pm
(in school holidays the session runs 10am-1pm)
Starting Weds 7 Jan 2009
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