Computing, IT and digital skills

Do you need to develop digital skills to be more confident or to improve your job prospects?

Who are the courses for

We run courses for people with very little knowledge of computing or for those who wish to update their computer skills.

Course location

Thomas Calton Centre, Alpha Street, SE15 4NX

What you’ll learn

These courses will help you build on your existing IT knowledge for home and the workplace. Basic digital skills are important in almost every area of life, whether you want to make an appointment, bank online, search for a job or keep in touch with friends and family. Learn how to be confident using a computer for work purposes and/or for key tasks of everyday life. 

You will also learn how to be safe and responsible online.

How the courses are taught

Our courses are classroom-based and taught using a variety of online tools and simulations to practise and test your new skills and knowledge.

We also offer functional skills IT City & Guilds qualifications that are recognised by employers and in further education. Accredited courses are assessed externally using an online test designed by the qualification board.

Materials you’ll need

A notebook and pen.

How to enrol

To enrol on one of our courses you will need to attend a skills consultation to check your current level of skills and knowledge.

Please note this is by a pre-arranged appointment only - IT skills consultations are held on Wednesdays from 1pm to 3.30pm at the Thomas Calton Centre and will help to place you on the right course for your level.

To book an appointment call 020 7358 2100 or email adult.learning@southwark.gov.uk.

We look forward to welcoming you to the adult learning centre and the start of your learning journey with us.

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Page last updated: 04 April 2024