Improve your Computer Skills

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Course code: S9CZ

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 Apr 2027 to 17 May 2027
Monday 10:00-12:00  5 weeks
Date
12 Apr 2027
Time
10:00 to 12:00
Date
19 Apr 2027
Time
10:00 to 12:00
Date
26 Apr 2027
Time
10:00 to 12:00
Date
10 May 2027
Time
10:00 to 12:00
Date
17 May 2027
Time
10:00 to 12:00
Tutor
Carmel Zapata
where
location to be advised
fees
full fee for this course £90.00, concession fee £54.00
who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">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.</span></span></span></p>

What can students expect?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">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:</span></span></span></p>

<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Use Word to create useful documents</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Use Excel to organize, calculate and analyse data in a spreadsheet</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Manage and organise your files</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Internet and email skills</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Online security</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move to online delivery if necessary.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Please not that this course will take place in our computer room which is situated on the 1st floor. We have a standard chair lift, but unfortunately at the moment the building is not fully accessible.</span></p>

Late starters allowed?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Yes – at session 2, but no later than that.</span></span></span></p>

Previous experience required?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Yes, learners must have good basic computer skills and be able to use a mouse and keyboard.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

What is the progression route?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Joining other computer courses.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

Are there any extra costs?

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">No.</span></span></p>

Work set between sessions?

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">There will be no work set between sessions, but learners are encouraged to practice at home.</span></span></p>

What should students bring?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">A pen and notepad to take notes in the session.</span></span></span></p>

Teaching method/style?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">The tutor will provide direct instructions and will offer individual support and guidance throughout the course.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

Equipment Required

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Our PCs at Stoke Lodge have MS Office installed for your use.</span></span></span></p>

Course Cancellations and Refunds

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If we cancel your course</span></span></strong></span></span></p>

<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">You will receive a full refund of course fees.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">We are not responsible for any additional costs, such as materials already purchased.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you cancel</span></span></strong></span></span></p>

<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">7 days or more before the start date: refund minus a 20% administration fee.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: no refund provided.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Enrolments are non-transferable.  If you are unable to attend, you will not be able to send another person in your place.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Refund processing</span></span></strong></span></span></p>

<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Refunds for online or telephone enrolments will be made via the original payment method within 14 days of approval. </span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you enrolled in the office, you will need to come in with your payment card to arrange a refund.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Transfers</span></span></strong></span></span></p>

<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">7 days or more before the start date: transfer minus a 10% transfer fee.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: no transfer provided.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">All transfers are subject to availability.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Transfers between Language levels may be possible with less than 7 days notice, subject to availability.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Enrolments are non-transferable.  If you are unable to attend, you will not be able to send another person in your place.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If we cancel your course, and you wish to transfer to another course this will be free of charge.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Illness and non-attendance</span></span></strong></span></span></p>

<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">We recognise that illness and unforeseen circumstances may arise. However, please note that we are unable to offer refunds, credits, or transfers for missed sessions due to ill health or non-attendance.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>