Courses For Topic: Computing
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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.Find a Getting Online Venue
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
(ACL) Clueless about Computers Term 2 - Mon AM
This course will help you to do what you need to do using a computer including internet access and using Microsoft Office. The tutor will take into account any prior knowledge you have already. (more)
Mon, Jan 14, 2019 to Mon, Apr 15 2019
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Deacon House Centre
Provided by Leeds City College
Clueless about Computers Term 2 - Mon AM
A course designed to encourage Adult Learners to embrace the world of IT (more)
Mon, Jan 14, 2019 to Mon, Mar 25 2019
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Deacon House Centre
Provided by Leeds City College
Clueless about Computers Term 3 - Mon AM
A course designed to encourage Adult Learners to embrace the world of IT (more)
Mon, Apr 29, 2019 to Mon, Jul 01 2019
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Deacon House Centre
Provided by Leeds City College
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
PowerPoint & Spreadsheets Made Easy! - 263b
Develop presentation and spreadsheet skills to aid your business startup or improve skills in the workplace. (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 10, 2019 to Thu, Feb 07 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 11, 2019 to Fri, Mar 22 2019
10:00 AM to 12:00 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
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, Feb 28, 2019 to Thu, Mar 28 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
Digital Literacy - The Hub
Digital Literacy - introductory course to help students become familiar with communicating on-line and learning new skills to prepare them to apply on-line for Universal Credit. (more)
Tue, Dec 04, 2018 to Fri, Dec 07 2018
10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
(5 hours)
at Dewsbury Road One Stop Centre
Provided by Leeds City College
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
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 Strawberry Lane Community Centre
Provided by Leeds City Council
Techmums - Dewsbury Road
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)
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
ESOL IT - IT1 (T2)
This course is ideal for learners who want to use Microsoft Excel to produce their own spreadsheets and graphs (more)
Tue, Jan 08, 2019 to Tue, Mar 26 2019
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Enfield Centre
Provided by Leeds City College
ESOL IT - IT2 (T2)
This course is ideal for learners who want to use Microsoft Excel to produce their own spreadsheets and graphs (more)
Fri, Jan 11, 2019 to Fri, Mar 29 2019
12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Enfield Centre
Provided by Leeds City College
ESOL IT - IT1 (T2)
This course is ideal for learners who want to use Microsoft Publisher to produce their own posters, leaflets and graphics (more)
Tue, Apr 16, 2019 to Tue, Jun 25 2019
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Enfield Centre
Provided by Leeds City College
ESOL IT - IT2 (T3)
This course is ideal for learners who want to use Microsoft Excel to produce their own spreadsheets and graphs (more)
Fri, Apr 26, 2019 to Fri, Jun 28 2019
12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Enfield Centre
Provided by Leeds City College
Digital Literacy Universal Credit
Course for people with knowledge of computers. (more)
Tue, Dec 11, 2018 to Fri, Dec 21 2018
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
(6 hours)
at Deacon House Centre
Provided by Leeds City College
Welcome to IT - 261b
Aimed at English language learners (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
Welcome to IT - 260b
Aimed at English language learners (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
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
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
