Courses For Topic: Computing

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Help Getting Access to Digital Technology

If you are interested in getting help with digital technology there are over 50 places across the area that are part of the Online Centres Network. Leeds City Council Libraries are able to help you get online and are a great resource for those without basic online skills or those looking to improve their existing digital knowledge.
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Computer Skills with English

This course is suitable for complete beginners and those with some experience in using computers. Learners will work at their own workstation, where they will develop ICT skills including use of keyboard and mouse, word processing, email, creating documents, staying safe online, researching information online, including job search and creating…(more)

Fri, Jan 11, 2019 to Fri, Mar 29 2019
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM (3 hours) at Asha Neighbourhood Centre
Provided by Vera Media

Techmums - Deacon House

EMPOWERING MUMS THROUGH TECH #techmums Digital Skills Club will cover Social Media, Blogging, Web & App Design and much more. The course is free and you will be loaned an iPad for the duration of the course. You don't need to be a computer whiz but will need to be…(more)

Thu, Jan 17, 2019 to Thu, Mar 28 2019
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Deacon House
Provided by Leeds City Council

Techmums - Strawberry Lane

Thu, Jan 17, 2019 to Thu, Mar 28 2019
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Strawberry Lane Community Centre
Provided by Leeds City Council

Techmums - Dewsbury Road

Fri, Jan 18, 2019 to Fri, Mar 29 2019
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Dewsbury Road One Stop Centre
Provided by Leeds City Council

Taster Session - Computing

This session is designed to give introduction to the learners who want to improve their computer skills. (more)

Wed, Jan 09, 2019 to Wed, Jan 09 2019
10:00 AM to 2:15 PM (4 hours) at Nari Ekta Ltd
Provided by Nari Ekta Ltd

Improve Your Computer Skills 2.1

A digital skills course that allows students to improve their computer skills. Students will learn a variety of skills stuch as using search engines, email accounts and form filling online. They will also learn how to cut and paste and create and save documents. Courses will be tailored to the…(more)

Thu, Jan 10, 2019 to Thu, Feb 14 2019
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Compton Centre
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA

Internet and Email

This course is for people who have already attended the "First Steps in Computing" course or who have already mastered the basic skills. It develops these basic skills further to incorporate more advance web use such as joining online communities such as Facebook as well as shopping and banking online.…(more)

Tue, Jan 08, 2019 to Tue, Feb 12 2019
10:15 AM to 12:45 PM (3 hours) at Bradbury Building Mark Lane
Provided by Age UK Leeds

First Steps in Computing

This course is for people with little or no experience of using computers or for people who wish to brush up on their basic ICT skills. It covers all of the basics such as turning the laptop on and off, launching and using programs and learning to use the mouse/trackpad…(more)

Tue, Jan 08, 2019 to Tue, Feb 12 2019
1:30 PM to 4:00 PM (3 hours) at Bramley Lawn (Bramley Elderly Action)
Provided by Age UK Leeds

First Steps in Computing

Wed, Jan 09, 2019 to Wed, Feb 13 2019
10:15 AM to 12:45 PM (3 hours) at Bradbury Building Mark Lane
Provided by Age UK Leeds

Get To Grips with your Tablet or Smartphone

This course is to help learners use their tablet/smartphone with more confidence. It tackles issues such as setup of the device, exploring settings of various types, using the web, email and contacts apps as well as the camera. it also explores how to download new apps form the playstore/appstore as…(more)

Wed, Jan 09, 2019 to Wed, Feb 13 2019
1:15 PM to 3:45 PM (3 hours) at Bradbury Building Mark Lane
Provided by Age UK Leeds

Digital Imaging

The digital Imaging course is designed to help people master basic computer skills such as managing files and folders, syncing the content (e.g. pictures) on various devices, sharing and backing up pictures. The course uses pictures as a focus for learning about files, folders, sharing and the way the Internet…(more)

Thu, Jan 10, 2019 to Thu, Feb 14 2019
10:15 AM to 12:45 PM (3 hours) at Bradbury Building Mark Lane
Provided by Age UK Leeds

Family History Online

A course that will introduce you to researching your family history online. We will use subscription and free online resources to look at Births, Marriages and Death records, military records, census information and the use of online groups and forums to gain information about your family. The use of subscription…(more)

Wed, Jan 30, 2019 to Wed, Mar 27 2019
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (2 hours) at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds

Internet & Email - 275b

Start to make sense of and improve internet surfing. Set up an email account and learn how to: send, reply and forward e-mails, upload and download attachments and photos and how to save and locate these files on your computer. (more)

Mon, Jan 07, 2019 to Mon, Mar 18 2019
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Creative Skills in Photoshop - 270b

Build up your computer skills further using Photoshop, create fancy cards, fliers, certificates, business cards, calendars etc including importing photos from internet cameras and scanners. (more)

Mon, Jan 07, 2019 to Mon, Mar 18 2019
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Getting started with Computers - 255b

Computer course suitable for complete beginners. A gentle introduction to using a computer. Develop mouse and keyboard skills, and have a go at basic word processing and Internet searching. (more)

Tue, Jan 08, 2019 to Tue, Mar 19 2019
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Computers for Supported learners - 240b

A Supported computer course. Introduction to basic computer skills and use of other technology. For for people with learning difficulties/disabilities (more)

Tue, Jan 08, 2019 to Tue, Mar 19 2019
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Getting started with Computers - 254b

Computer course suitable for complete beginners. A gentle introduction to using a computer. Develop mouse and keyboard skills, and have a go at basic word processing and Internet searching. (more)

Tue, Jan 08, 2019 to Tue, Mar 19 2019
12:45 PM to 2:45 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Moving on with Computers - 253b

Computer course suitable for those with some IT experience. The course is a project-based introduction to using ICT in everyday life. Learners will use the internet for research, learn how to use digital cameras and Microsoft Word. Learners will also be able to use email to share photos. (more)

Wed, Jan 09, 2019 to Wed, Mar 20 2019
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Advanced Techniques in Photoshop - 273b

Learn amazing photo manipulations with advance features. learn how to use a wider range of tools for repairing, enhancing, retouching and toning photos. Go at your own pace to explore further specialist tools. (more)

Wed, Jan 09, 2019 to Wed, Mar 20 2019
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

ICT in Action-St Annes - 280b

A project-based introduction to using ICT in everyday life. Learners will learn how to use the internet for research; email for planning; digital cameras and word processing for recording and email for sharing photos afterwards (more)

Thu, Jan 17, 2019 to Thu, Feb 14 2019
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Creative Publishing - 267b

Build up your computer skills further using MS Publisher and ready-made design layouts, create fancy cards, fliers, certificates, business cards, calendars etc including importing photos from internet cameras and scanners. (more)

Thu, Jan 10, 2019 to Thu, Mar 21 2019
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Getting started with Computers - 256b

Computer course suitable for complete beginners. A gentle introduction to using a computer. Develop mouse and keyboard skills, and have a go at basic word processing and Internet searching. (more)

Fri, Jan 11, 2019 to Fri, Mar 22 2019
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Create your 1st Website - 274b

A gentle introduction to creating web pages, adding images and links. Computing skill required. (more)

Fri, Jan 25, 2019 to Fri, Mar 29 2019
10:00 AM to 12:15 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Photoshop Elements - Beginners - 272b

Initial starting point to explore the basics of Photoshop. Gain confidence! Get started today! Go at your own pace. New features will be covered each term. (more)

Fri, Jan 11, 2019 to Fri, Mar 22 2019
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

ICT in Action-St Annes - 281b

Thu, Feb 21, 2019 to Thu, Mar 21 2019
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Create your 1st Website - Weekend - 294b

If you want to design a website to advertise and promote your business from home then this is a perfect course for you. Computing skills required. (more)

Sat, Mar 16, 2019 to Sun, Mar 17 2019
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (6 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

ESOL - Advanced Digital Skills for Everyday Life

This is a computing course for English speakers of other languages (ESOL) to improve confidence and develop more advanced digital skills for use in everyday life. The skills covered will include using social media to keep in touch; carrying out transactions online, and using digital skills to create and problem…(more)

Wed, Jan 09, 2019 to Wed, Mar 27 2019
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Nari Ekta Ltd
Provided by Nari Ekta Ltd

Taster Sesion - English for Driving Theory

This session will provide learners with an overall view about the level of English they need to be able to complete the Driving Theory test; the contents of the test; how to approach multiple choice questions; hazard perception and how many questions they need to answer correctly to pass the…(more)

Thu, Jan 10, 2019 to Thu, Jan 10 2019
10:00 AM to 2:15 PM (4 hours) at Nari Ekta Ltd
Provided by Nari Ekta Ltd

IT Skills for Work

This course is designed for entry level learners to work towards improving their IT skills. Learners will be introduced to W ord, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentation s and Access database s . (more)

Mon, Jan 14, 2019 to Mon, Mar 25 2019
10:00 AM to 2:15 PM (4 hours) at Nari Ekta Ltd
Provided by Nari Ekta Ltd

Welcome to IT - 261b

Aimed at English language learners (more)

Tue, Jan 15, 2019 to Tue, Mar 26 2019
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

News & Events

Are you a mum? Would you like to improve your digital skills?

Techmums could be the course you are looking for. Our free 10 week courses will help you brush up your skills and knowledge of Social Media, Blogging, Web and App design and more....

You will need to be able to use a keyboard and mouse and be able to read English. We will even loan you an iPad for the duration of the course.

Contact us on 0113 3787003 or e-mail acls@leeds.gov.uk for more information and to book your place on our information session.

Jumpstart your future now

Prepare yourself for study on this flexible, part-time short course for adults only at the University of Leeds.

Starting in January, the Jumpstart course can help you prepare to apply for foundation level study in higher education

Contact Poppy Beacock (0113 343 6892/ p.beacock@leeds.ac.uk) or visit

Jumpstart

Skills Training Employment Pathways

Are you aged 25 or over, live in Leeds and have been out of work for more than 12 months? Then STEP is for you.

Access a range of support to help you which includes improving and updating your skills, access work placements and work trials to help you move back into work and debt advice and support.

Interested? Contact the STEP team now on 0113 3784576 or e-mail them at STEP@leeds.gov.uk