IT User Skills Courses

The IT Essentials – Level 2 (RQF) Course is designed for students who want to gain a good all-round knowledge of using a computer and its associated software. The course covers the same content as the ECDL syllabus and will give you a fundamental knowledge of the use of computers, the Internet, Email, security and it will also focus on the use of the important software packages included in the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access). This course is designed for people who use technology at work, in education, when looking for work, or in their leisure time. The course covers accredited ITQ (IT User Qualification) units listed on Ofqual and can lead to a Level 2 RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework) qualification.

The European Computer Driving Licence (previously ECDL, now ICDL) is an internationally recognised IT qualification designed to give learners the skills to use a computer confidently and effectively.  The ECDL / ICDL qualification is widely recognised by employers as proof of ability and competence when working with IT. This ECDL online course is designed for any novice and intermediate computer users, assumes no prior expertise, and offers a flexible working programme for those wanting to sit ECDL exams.

The PC Technology - Level 3 Online Course is designed for students who are interested in starting a career as a PC technician or who simply want to learn more about their PC hardware and Windows operating system. The course is also designed as a thorough introduction to the renowned and industry-recognised CompTIA (Computer Technology Industry Association) A+ syllabus, so that PC technology novices are suitably prepared for the highly-technical content of the A+ course itself. On successful completion of this popular course, you will receive an Open Awards Quality Endorsed Unit Course Certificate 8 Open Awards credits.

The CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) Course covers the FC0-U61 exam and is an introduction to the foundations of IT Knowledge and skills. The course is suitable for those with little to no experience in the IT industry but who want to show that they have a broad general understanding of core IT topics. It tests areas such as computer hardware, operating systems and applications, basic networking, security, and setting up and maintaining a computer. The qualification is ideal for those who are interested in starting a career in IT and don't have any industry-specific certification or are unsure whether or not they will be able to progress to other more advanced knowledge IT certification courses and it validates the skills a candidate would need as a systems support specialist.

The PC Technology and A+ Certification Course Bundle allows students to purchase our PC Technology - Level 3 Course together with the A+ Certification Online Course for a discounted price of only £600.00. This course bundle is an ideal combination for those who want to learn more about computers and the various components within them and also gain both the Open Awards - Level 3 Certification and the industry specific A+ Certification qualification.