Computer for absolute beginners

This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please email us at thelearningplace@portsmouthcc.gov.uk if you wish to enrol and someone will be in contact.

Course code: 12580

Do you feel that you are being left behind in this computer age? Would you like to learn how to use a computer? By the end of this course you will be able to switch on (and turn off) a computer; list the main parts of a computer; use a mouse and keyboard; type numbers, letters and symbols.

when: From 19 Aug 2025 to 16 Sep 2025
Tue 10:00-12:00 5 weeks

where

The Learning Place

6 Derby Road
North End
Portsmouth
PO2 8HH

fees

free

who

Community Learning, Portsmouth City Council

TheLearningPlace@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

023 9262 1860

The Learning Place is a fully equipped Community Learning environment provided as part of Portsmouth City Council's commitment to lifelong learning. It features: * 9 fully accessible, high quality teaching and learning spaces; * Courtyard and garden areas; * Reception and staff resource area; * Full disabled access.

What the course is about

Do you feel that you are being left behind in this computer age? Would you like to learn how to use a computer? By the end of this course you will be able to switch on (and turn off) a computer; list the main parts of a computer; use a mouse and keyboard; type (and delete) numbers, letters and symbols. This course will also give you ideas on how computers can open up a whole new world for you.

Previous experience, knowledge or qualifications you need to do this course

None - this course is aimed at absolute beginners who have zero experience.

What you need to bring with you

Please bring your photo ID and National Insurance Number.

After this course you may like to...

Enrol on another computer course. Suggested courses are More CFAB, Get going on the internet or Intro to E-mail.