This engaging, beginner-friendly programme is designed specifically for adult
learners.
You’ll be supported every step of the way through clear explanations,
hands-on practice, and friendly classroom sessions — no exams and no pressure.
By the end, you’ll have the skills employers consistently look for, especially
in admin, customer service, data entry, retail support, marketing, care, and
many other roles where digital confidence matters.
Learn how to create polished, professional documents from CVs and reports to
letters and forms. You’ll discover tools that help you work faster, smarter, and
with style.
Using Microsoft Excel you will turn data into clear, useful information.
You’ll learn formulas, functions, and productivity tools that make spreadsheets
less intimidating and far more powerful.
This course is perfect for adults who want to:
- Improve their job prospects
- Build essential digital skills
- Return to education in a supportive environment
- Refresh their knowledge after time away from study
- Gain confidence in using modern workplace software
No previous experience is needed, just a willingness to learn. The course
runs over 12 weeks. Starting from 23 September 2026.
Fees:£40 Funding may be available for learners age 19+, unemployed or earning
less than £26,800 per year, residencey eligibility criteria applies.
Course Content
What Modules will you Study?
You will study the following units:
- Spreadsheet Software (Microsoft Excel)
- Word processing
How you'll learn:
- Interactive workshops where you practise real tasks
Online activities you can complete at your own pace
Friendly, guided classroom sessions
Assignments instead of exams — show your understanding through practical tasks, not test papers
Every part of the course is designed to build your confidence and prepare you for real workplace situations.
Where will I learn?
Channelside Campus
How much will this course cost?
Fees: £40
Entry Requirements
What are the entry requirements?
There are no formal pre-requisite qualifications that you must have prior to undertaking this qualification.
You must have an interst in the subject and a commitment to attend and complete the course.
Progression
What opportunities will this lead to?
Upon completing this qualification, students can progress into employment within various digital roles or progress onto further study within the field of Computing and IT.