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
11 Jan - 29 Mar 2010
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.
£75 (£17 MTB; £45 over 50s)
Wednesdays 1pm -3pm
10 weeks : 20 Jan - 31 Mar 2010
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.
£75 (£17 MTB; £45 over 50s)
Fridays 10am-12pm
10 weeks: 15 Jan - 26 Mar 2010
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.
£178 (FREE for MTB) + £37 exam fee
Mondays & Wednesdays 9.30am-12pm
10 weeks: Mon 29 Jan - Wed 24 Mar 2010
ECDL Essentials
ECDL Essentials is made up of three units which form part one of the European Computer Driving Licence. You will be able to progress onto Part 2 ECDL Extra New Syllabus in April.
This is not a beginner's class, if you are unsure of your level, please ask for advice.
£110 (FREE for MTB) + £35 exam fee
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am-12.30pm
6 weeks: Tues 23 Feb - Thurs 1 April 2010
ECDL Extra
The new updated version of ECDL Extra is designed to give a more in depth knowledge and understanding of core computer applications. You will gain a full level 2 qualification. Units studied include Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentations and improving productivity using ICT.
This is not a beginner's class, if you are unsure of your level, please ask for advice.
£160 (FREE for MTB) + £35 exam fee
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am-12.30pm
12 weeks: Tues 20 Apr - Thurs 15 Jul 2010
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.
£75 (£17 MTB)
Wednesdays 6.30-9pm
8 weeks: 3 Feb - 31 Mar 2010
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 13 Jan 2010
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