In an increasingly digital world it’s easy to feel left behind as technology advances. But help is at hand. This series of entry level digital courses is designed with the beginner in mind and will help you to improve your confidence in using technology for work, learning or daily life.
These courses will cover the basics of using Excel, Word, navigating the internet, using a device and more.
Jump to course information:
- How to Get Started Using Microsoft Office Word (Beginner)
- How to Get Started Using Microsoft Office Excel (Beginner)
- Increase Your Confidence Microsoft Office Excel (Intermediate)
- Digital Support 50+
- Digital Skills for ESOL
How to Get Started Using Microsoft Office Word (Beginner)
This course that will give you the skills and confidence you need to carry out basic tasks in Microsoft Word and get you started with this powerful and versatile software. Used across the world for a range of business and personal tasks, you can start to create your own professional-looking documents such as letters, reports, CVs and essays.
Over four weekly sessions you will learn how to:
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- Enter and edit text
- Save and print documents
- Apply formatting to documents
- Move and arrange text in a document
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| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Deadline |
| 3rd-24th March 2026 (weekly) | 13.00-15.00 | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, 52 East Hill, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | 25th February 2026 |
ENQUIRE
t:0208 8718055
e: edlifelong@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
How to Get Started Using Microsoft Office Excel (Beginner)
This course that will give you the skills and confidence you need to carry out basic tasks in Microsoft Excel. You will get started with this powerful software, used across the world for a range of business and personal tasks and develop skills that you can use at home or in the workplace.
Over four weekly sessions you will learn how to:
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- Create and edit a spreadsheet
- Use editing tools
- Create basic formula
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| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Deadline |
| New dates to be announced | TBA | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, 52 East Hill, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
ENQUIRE
t: 0208 8718055
e: edlifelong@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Increase Your Confidence Microsoft Office Excel (Intermediate)
This course will cover how to use formula’s, v lookups – what they are and when they can be used and data analysis.
This course will help you learn more about shortcuts and different Excel Functions that can save you time at work or at home.
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Deadline |
| 3rd-24 February 2026 (weekly) | 13.00-15.00 | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, 52 East Hill, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | 28th January 2026 |
ENQUIRE
t: 0208 8718055
e: edlifelong@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Digital Support 50+
This short course will cover the basics to aid you in familiarising yourself with IT. Topics covered include:
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- Emailing for beginners: includes how to use e-mail software tools and techniques
- Using the Internet safely for work & everyday use
- A short guide on how to use different devices
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| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Deadline |
| New dates to be announced | TBA | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, 52 East Hill, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
ENQUIRE
t: 0208 8718055
e: edlifelong@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Digital Skills for ESOL
This short course supports learners with low level English to develop their digital skills. The entry level course is a simple introduction to basic digital skills, teaching learners how to use their devices, to resolve simple problems, create basic documents, and stay safe and secure online, giving learners the confidence to progress to a level 1 course and beyond.
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Deadline |
| New dates to be announced | TBA | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, 52 East Hill, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
ENQUIRE
t: 0208 8718055
e: edlifelong@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Digital Skills for ESOL – Keyboard Focus
This short course supports learners with low level English to develop their digital skills with a focus on learning about and using the keyboard.
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Deadline |
| New dates to be announced | TBA | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, 52 East Hill, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
ENQUIRE
t: 0208 8718055
e: edlifelong@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
– you live in a London /Greater London Borough
– you are not in full time education
– you have not achieved this qualification before
– you are aged 19 or older on 31st August 2025
-Have permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months and the VISA is valid for the duration of the course
If you don’t have permission to live in the UK for 12 months there are exemptions which can be discussed with the IAG advisor who will contact you.
*There are occasions when funding is available for learners who don’t live in a London borough. Email edlifelong@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk to find out if this applies to you.