Improve your Computer Skills

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Course code: S17C

Learn useful skills in Word, Excel and file management. Group learning outcomes will be based on selected topics chosen within the group. This course is not suitable for beginners. Basic mouse and keyboard skills are essential.

when

From 12 May 2025 to 16 Jun 2025
Mon 10:00-12:00

5 weeks

with Carmel Zapata

where

Stoke Lodge

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN

fees

full fee for this course: £90.00, concession fee: £54.00.

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

Learn useful skills in Word, Excel and file management. Learning outcomes will be based on selected topics chosen within the group. This course is not suitable for beginners. Basic mouse and keyboard skills are essential.

What can students expect?

The aim of the course is to develop your skills in Word, Excel, File management, Internet and Email. Topics will be negotiated at the start of the course. Here is a sample:

<ul>
<li>Use Word to create useful documents</li>
<li>Use Excel to organize, calculate and analyse data in a spreadsheet</li>
<li>Manage and organise your files</li>
<li>Internet and email skills</li>
<li>Online security</li>
</ul>

 

This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move to online delivery if necessary.

Late starters allowed?

Yes – at session 2, but no later than that.

Previous experience required?

Yes, learners must have good basic computer skills and be able to use a mouse and keyboard.

What is the progression route?

Joining other computer courses.

Are there any extra costs?

No.

Work set between sessions?

There will be no work set between sessions, but learners are encouraged to practice at home.

What should students bring?

A pen and notepad to take notes in the session.

Teaching method/style?

The tutor will provide direct instructions and will offer individual support and guidance throughout the course.

Equipment Required

Our PCs at Stoke Lodge have MS Office installed for your use.

 

Stable internet connection, a PC or tablet if the course moves online.

Refunds and cancellations

<ul>
<li>If we have to cancel your course your fees will be refunded in full. We are unable to reimburse the cost of materials you may have bought for the course.</li>
<li>If you cancel your course booking a week (7 days) or more before the start date we will refund your fees minus an admin charge of 20%.</li>
<li>If you cancel with less than a week (7 days) before the start date or after the course has started, we will not be able to refund your fees.</li>
<li>Transfers will incur a fee of 10% and must be requested 7 days or more before the start of a course unless you are transferring to another course because your original course was cancelled.</li>
<li>We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health.</li>
</ul>

If you are due a refund you must contact the office within 3 months of the course to arrange payment as we do not keep card details.

When attending an online course, it is a learner’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access before the start of a course. Refunds will not be given for technical failure of a learner’s home computer or their internet access.