Community Learning, Portsmouth City Council

Computers and the internet

Advanced spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel

Did you enjoy the introduction to spreadsheets course? Why not come along and find out more advanced functions on Excel.

course code: 12422

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 7
Start: 24 Feb 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Mon 13:00-15:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

Computer for absolute beginners

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.

course code: 12488

Availability: This course is full. Please contact us on 023 9262 1860 to be added to the queue.
places: course full
Start: 25 Feb 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Tue 13:00-15:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

course code: 12419

Availability: This course is full. Please contact us on 023 9262 1860 to be added to the queue.
places: course full
Start: 26 Feb 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Wed 13:00-15:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

course code: 12514

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 10
Start: 23 Apr 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Wed 10:00-12:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

Digital Management

This 5 week course will look at social media, minimising our digital footprint, using mobile phones and other technologies for video conferencing and recording a video. This course is essential for anyone wishing to complete an EDSQ qualification.

course code: 12424

Availability: This course is full. Please contact us on 023 9262 1860 to be added to the queue.
places: course full
Start: 27 Feb 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Thu 13:00-15:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

Get going on the internet

Do you feel that there is so much to learn about the internet? Do you need help to make you become a confident ‘surfer’? This course is designed to show you around the internet and open your eyes to the many benefits it can offer you.

course code: 12420

Availability: This course is full. Please contact us on 023 9262 1860 to be added to the queue.
places: course full
Start: 27 Feb 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Thu 10:00-12:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

course code: 12508

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 14 Apr 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: 4 weeks
Times: Mon 10:00-12:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

course code: 12512

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 03 Jun 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Tue 13:00-15:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

Getting to grips with Artificial Intelligence

Learn how to get the most from artificial intelligence

course code: 12519

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 7
Start: 02 Apr 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: One day
Times: Wed 10:00-12:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

Introduction to Email using Gmail

Does email confuse you? Do you know your outbox from your spam folder? Come along and find out all the basics of email using Gmail You need to already have a Gmail account to attend this course.

course code: 12510

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 09 Jun 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Mon 10:00-12:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

Introduction to Microsoft Office

Are you confused by Microsoft Office? Would you like to explore the most commonly used Microsoft applications from Microsoft Office?

course code: 12413

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 7
Start: 25 Feb 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Tue 10:00-12:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint

On this course we will create a presentation using design templates/master slides, add images, learn how to animate and apply transitions, add hyperlinks and set up a slideshow. This would be an ideal course for advancing your career possibilities.

course code: 12482

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 3
Start: 05 Mar 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Wed 10:00-12:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

Introduction to spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel

Do you need to organise your finances electronically? Would you like to learn how to use Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets? By the end of the course you will be able to create a simple spreadsheet using rows and columns which can be manipulated mathematically, enter and save data.

course code: 12520

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 6
Start: 22 Apr 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Tue 10:00-12:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

Introduction to word processing using Microsoft Word

Are you a ‘rusty’ typist? Are you a budding author who would like to get their words down in print? Or would you simply like to learn how to do word processing?

course code: 12417

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 7
Start: 26 Feb 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Wed 10:00-12:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

Mastering Google Workspace: Free Alternative to Microsoft Office

Dive deep into Google Workspace with our comprehensive 5-hour workshop designed to help you master Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive.

course code: 12521

Availability: This course is nearly full.
places: 1
Start: 01 Apr 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: One day
Times: Tue 10:00-15:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

More computers for absolute beginners

Ready to take your next steps? This course will look at basic computer settings and applications including calendars, calculators, file manager, save, save as, print, delete and we will introduce you to Microsoft.

course code: 12412

Availability: This course is full. Please contact us on 023 9262 1860 to be added to the queue.
places: course full
Start: 24 Feb 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Mon 10:00-12:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

course code: 12511

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 7
Start: 22 Apr 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Tue 13:00-15:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free

course code: 12515

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 11
Start: 23 Apr 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Wed 13:00-15:00
where: The Learning Place Google map
fees: free