Courses
- Essential Digital Skills Level 1
- Principles of Cyber Security Level 2
- Infrastructure Technician Level 3
- Self Employed Bootcamp.
- Starship Employment Programme
- Movement to Work Employment Programme
What happens on the course?
- Understand files and folders; create, read, update and delete information (including uninstalling applications) using File Explorer and other applications.
- Understand the Windows OS; using Settings, Control Panel and how to update a PC.
- Understand the Internet and how to use a web browser (including history and bookmarking) to access the web.
- Understand communication online. Using Outlook and Teams to communicate using both text and video conferencing. Exploring the different applications in Outlook, including saving to OneDrive.
- Understand email; sending and receive information including attachments.
- Understand how to complete online forms.
- Understand online transactional services, shopping online for both services and goods, paying for items online using PayPal or a card. Using online banking.
- Understand malware and digital wellbeing, including how using a computer can affect one’s own health. Researching different forms of malware.
- Understand how to keep one’s information safe; ways to prevent a PC being compromised.
- Understand desktop publishing – Word.
- Understand spreadsheets – Excel.
- Understand social media and how to use if effectively and safely.
To express an interest in this course, please click on the button below and complete the form, ticking the Extended Course option in question 7.
Acquire the Principles of Cyber Security in an extended timeframe. This course runs from 10 am to 3pm, Monday to Wednesday over the period of 9 weeks. During the classes, learners will be taught the principles of cyber security.
What you will learn on the course
- Identify and analyse various cyber threats and criminal tactics.
- Implement strategies to protect against cyber threats.
- Grasp cyber security principles, core terminology and design principles.
- Apply knowledge to real-world cyber security challenges.
- Gain awareness of cyber security roles and industry issues.
To express an interest in this course, please click on the button below and complete the form, ticking the Cyber Security (Level 2) option in question 7.
Acquire Infrastructure Technician skills and knowledge in an extended timeframe. This course runs from 10 am to 3pm, Monday to Wednesday over the period of 11 weeks.
During the classes, install, configure, troubleshoot and maintain various hardware, software and network systems. This course follows the CompTIA Infrastructure Specialist career pathway encompassing the CompTIA A+ certification. CompTIA is the world’s leading provider of vendor-neutral IT certifications, recognised by employers and industry associations as the benchmark for IT professionals. This course is perfect for IT professionals who are looking to level up with comprehensive certificates accredited by CompTIA and recognised across the IT industry.
What you will learn on the course
- Hardware: Identifying, using, and connecting hardware components and devices, including the broad knowledge about different devices that is now necessary to support the remote workforce.
- Operating Systems: Install and support Windows OS including command line & client support. System configuration imaging and troubleshooting for Mac OS, Chrome OS, Android and Linux OS.
- Software Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot PC and mobile device issues including common OS, malware and security issues.
- Networking: Explain types of networks and connections including TCP/IP, WIFI and SOHO.
- Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot real-world device and network issues quickly and efficiently.
- Security: Identify and protect against security vulnerabilities for devices and their network connections.
- Mobile Devices: Install & configure laptops and other mobile devices and support applications to ensure connectivity for end- users.
- Virtualization & Cloud Computing: Compare & contrast cloud computing concepts & set up client-side virtualization.
- Operational Procedures: Follow best practices for safety, environmental impacts, and communication and professionalism.
To express an interest in this course, please click on the button below and complete the form, ticking the Network Infrastructure option in question 7.
Acquire the skills needed to develop and start your own business. This course runs for a duration of 3 weeks, Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 14:00. Learners will be taught all the latest techniques required to set up and make a business and successful in today’s modern digital landscape.
What happens on the course?
- Understand how to develop a business plan.
- Understand how to develop business ideas.
- Understand the importance of communication.
- Understand Market Analysis.
- Understand funding a new business.
- Understanding business structure.
- Understand how to secure web and online payments.
- Understand how to how to develop logo and branding.
- Understand how to develop confidence and commitment to the sector.
- Understand how to show appropriate personal and professional presentations.
- Understand which communication skills are needed to make your business a success.
- Understand how to manage your time effectively.
To express an interest in this course, please click on the button below and complete the form, ticking the Self-Employed Bootcamp option in question 7.
This programme aimed at anyone aged 19-24, who is currently unemployed and in need of a helping hand to “Start” their career
Acquire knowledge and skills required in an extended timeframe to prepare you for jobs in Public Civil Service, e.g. education, emergency services, healthcare, housing, refuse collection, security and social care. This course initially runs over 2 days per week for 6 weeks, followed by 1 day per week extended support for a further 4 weeks.
What you will learn on the course
- IT and Customer Service Skills
- Social Media for Jobs and Presentation Software
- CV Writing, Job Application and Interview Skills
- Working as a Team and Effective Communication Skills
- Time Management, Professional Conduct
- Safeguarding, Prevent and Equality
- Confidence Building and Health and Safety
To express an interest in this course, please click on the button below and complete the form, ticking the Starship Employment Programme option in question 7.
This programme is aimed at graduates aged 19-24, who are currently unemployed and in need of a helping hand to “Start” their career.
Acquire knowledge and skills required in an extended timeframe to prepare you for jobs in Public Civil Service, e.g. education, emergency services, healthcare, housing, refuse collection, security and social care. This course initially runs over 2 days per week for 6 weeks, followed by 1 day per week extended support for a further 4 weeks.
- IT and Customer Service Skills
- Social Media for Jobs and Presentation Software
- CV Writing, Job Application and Interview Skills
- Working as a Team and Effective Communication Skills
- Time Management, Professional Conduct
- Safeguarding, Prevent and Equality
- Confidence Building and Health and Safety
To express an interest in this course, please click on the button below and complete the form, ticking the Movement to Work Employment Programme option in question 7.