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.
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:
- Enter and edit text
- Save and print documents
- Apply formatting to documents
- Move and arrange text in a document
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Deadline |
| 7th-28th January 2025 | 10.00-12.00 | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, 52 East Hill, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | 2nd January 2025 |
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:
- Create and edit a spreadsheet
- Use editing tools
- Create basic formula
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Deadline |
| 7th-28th January 2025 | 13.00-15.00 | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, 52 East Hill, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | 2nd January 2025 |
ENQUIRE
t: 0208 8718055
e: edlifelong@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
How to Get Started with Microsoft PowerPoint (Beginner)
If you’ve ever wanted to transform your presentations into eye-catching displays, this Introduction to PowerPoint course will help to bring your ideas to life.
Over two weekly sessions you will learn how to use layouts, transitions, and animations to create engaging presentations that will impress your audience.
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Deadline |
| 12th November 2024 | 10.00-12.00 | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, 52 East Hill, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | 9th November 2024 |
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 |
| 1st-22nd October 2024 | 10.00-12.00 | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, 52 East Hill, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | 27th September 2024 |
| 26th November-10th December 2024 | 13.00-15.00 | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, 52 East Hill, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | 21st November 2024 2024 |
ENQUIRE
t: 0208 8718055
e: edlifelong@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Increase Your confidence Using Microsoft Office Word (Intermediate)
This course will cover how to use Word effectively – including structuring information, shortcuts to save time, ways to present information effectively, functions to increase productivity.
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Deadline |
| 1st-22nd October 2024 | 13.00-15.00 | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, 52 East Hill, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | 27th September 2024 |
ENQUIRE
t: 0208 8718055
e: edlifelong@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Top Tips for Managing Data in Excel
This face-to-face course is ideal for learners who want to learn about the functions that Excel has to offer.
This course will cover:
- How to check data for accuracy
- Generating formulas
- How to format spreadsheets
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Deadline |
| 5th -12th November 2024 | 10.00-12.00 | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, 52 East Hill, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | 31st October 2024 |
ENQUIRE
t: 0208 8718055
e: edlifelong@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Introduction to Using Pivot Tables in MS Excel
Evening Course
This short introduction course will cover:
- What are Pivot Tables?
- Creating a pivot table
- Filtering a pivot table
- Using calculations in a pivot table
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| 19th November 2024 | 10.00-12.00 | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, 52 East Hill, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | 14th November 2024 |
ENQUIRE
t: 0208 8718055
e: edlifelong@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Introduction to Google
Evening Course
This short introduction course will cover how to use your Google account to:
- Access Google Drive and store information
- Use Google Password Manager across several devices
- Use Google docs, sheets and slides
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration 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
How to Use an iPad/Tablet/Laptop Device
Evening Course
This short introduction course will cover:
- How to switch on the device
- Basic operations for a Chromebook/laptop and a tablet
- Mouse and keyboard skills
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| 5th November 2024 | 13.00-15.00 | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, 52 East Hill, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | 31st October 2024 |
ENQUIRE
t: 0208 8718055
e: edlifelong@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Digital Support for 50+
This short course will cover the basics to aid you in familiarising yourself with IT. Topics covered include:
- 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
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Deadline |
| 12th-19th November 2024 | 13.00-15.00 | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, 52 East Hill, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | 9th November 2024 |
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 |
| 26th November-10th December 2024 | 10.00-12.00 | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, 52 East Hill, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | 21st November 2024 |
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
Spreadsheets for Beginners
This short course will cover: A basic intro into using Excel, what a spreadsheet is and how/why you can use one.
| 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
How to Communicate Electronically
This short course will introduce you to using Zoom, Facetime, and Email.
| 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
Word Processing for Beginners
This course will give you the skills and confidence you need to carry out basic tasks using Microsoft Word such as entering text, formatting text and saving documents.
| 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
Navigating the Internet (Beginners)
This course will give you the skills and confidence to use the internet in daily life to shop and communicate. The course will also cover how to navigate the internet safely.
| 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
How to Create Professional Emails and Manage your Inbox
This course will teach you the techniques and skill needed to write professional emails. You will also learn the fundamental skill of organising and managing your email inbox.
| 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 2024
-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.