Computing and IT

Entry Level - Getting Started With Computers

  • Academic Year: 24/25
  • Adult
  • Chester Campus
  • Crewe Campus
Classroom Aims

How to apply

The Course

Are you looking to gain more confidence in using computers and other devices? This essential digital skills course will give you the skills you need make the most of your mobile phone, apps and other digital services and you will also gain a qualification. 

You do not need to have any previous experience of knowledge of using computers to sign up and it is completely free! 

You will learn about the following five key areas:

  • Using devices and handling information – using hardware and software, searching and navigating.
  • Creating and editing – using apps to enter and edit information, capturing/saving multimedia
  • Communicating – sending and receiving communications
  • Transactions – e-commerce and buying online
  • Being safe and responsible online – being safe online, protecting your data, etc.

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There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
You could progress onto higher- level computing courses at the College.
£378

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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Chester Campus
Starts : March 25th, 2025
Tuesday 10:00am - 4:00pm 10 Weeks
Crewe Campus
Starts : March 25th, 2025
Tuesday 9:30am - 3:30pm 10 Weeks

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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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