You should be able to turn on a device, use a keyboard and mouse confidently, and go online safely.

The course will develop your basic digital skills and focus on developing your confidence with Microsoft 365 applications. You will learn the basic features of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook on Microsoft 365. You will also become familiar with the OneDrive storage system and with video calls using Teams. Depending on your starting points, we will work our way up to accomplishing more complex procedures.

The course will be delivered using a range of teaching and learning methods which include demonstrations,group work, quizzes, independent work online from home and homework. Learning will take place mainly onsite (in the classroom) and also online (from home). In addition to the classes, you will be expected to do some additional work between sessions to consolidate and extend your learning.

There is no exam or formal assessment for this course. However, you will complete an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) which will outline the learning objectives for the course. You will also be invited to set your own goals. You will receive feedback against the achievement of these outcomes during the course from your tutor and in written form at the end of the course. There is no formal qualification attached to this course, but you can receive a Certificate of Completion from the college on request.

Once you have completed the course you may choose to enrol on: Essential Digital Skills Qualification Entry 3, Computer Skills for Improvers Plus, Computer Skills Intermediate Level, Microsoft Excel: Intermediate. Advice and Guidance for all further study is available from the Curriculum Manager by request.

For more information please contact the Learner Services Team via Live Chat or on: 020 7255 4700 or email: LearnerServices@wmcollege.ac.uk

Teachers are supported to ensure their materials are inclusive to meet all learners needs. Provision of assistive equipment is available and access support can be provided through reasonable adjustments, subject to an assessment by the ALS team and/or the Disability Officer. Digital Learning support is available in the Learning Centre at our Camden site. Careers advice and guidance is also available to all learners.

WM College is able to provide financial support with course fees and you may be eligible based on prior qualifications, if you are on a low income or on benefits. For more information and to find out if you are eligible, go to the Fees & Finance page on our website or contact the Learner Services team via Live Chat or on 020 7255 4700.