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Digital Confidence for the Over 60s

Curriculum Area

Digital & Media

Start Date

January 2027

Study Mode

Evening

Duration

6 Weeks

Level

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course, however it is designed for learners who are over the age of 60 years old wanting to learn basic digital skills.

Do you need help with basic computer and digital skills? The course covers step by step how to send emails, navigate the internet, interact with social media and stay safe online. This course is designed for the over sixties and will show you how to use your tablet or smart phone as well as showing you shortcuts and how to safely us a desktop computer.

26th January 2027, Tuesday evenings, 6.00pm-8.00pm.

There are no entry requirements for this course, however it is designed for learners who are over the age of 60 years old wanting to learn basic digital skills.

Topics covered include:

- Turning on digital devices and shortcuts

- Internet safety

- QR codes and using tablets/phones

-Social media platforms

There are no formal assessments you will be given the opportunity to test out your skills and build on them each week.

This course is free for those who live within the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, earn less than £35k a year, and have not have studied any previous tailored learning courses with us. Students can only do one tailored learning course regardless of the discipline.

Full cost course fee: £100

Students have access to a fantastic range of College-wide facilities such as the Learning & Research Centre, study hubs, computer areas with accompanying multi-function printers and helpdesk advice.

All materials are provided for you to complete the course. However, this course may require additional study from home, you will need access to a PC/laptop and suitable Wi-Fi to access teaching and learning.

The course is delivered through a combination of classroom learning and independent work.

This course will give an introduction to digital skills these could be further built on with the following course:

Developing Digital Skills

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to develop your digital skills for personal use.

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