Computing

We offer a wide range of Computing courses, ranging from courses for absolute beginners to accredited qualifications.

Beginners courses

We have three different levels of Beginners computer courses: Absolute Beginners, Beginners Plus, and Beginners Extra. These courses are typically two-hour sessions spread out over five weeks. They also attract a concession of 70% off (for those in receipt of a means-tested benefit) or 10% off (for those over the age of sixty-five). For more information what concessions you may be entitled to, please visit our Student Support pages or contact us on 0345 6 01 01 61.

Absolute Beginners

Our Absolute Beginners course is designed for those that have not had any previous experience with computers that would like to learn the basics at a leisurely pace. We will introduce you to the mouse and the keyboard, how to work your way round the desktop and, by the end of the course, hope to understand how to find simple information on the internet.

Please click here to find out more information about our Absolute Beginners classes, and to find all upcoming classes.

Beginners Plus

The next step up from our Absolute Beginners course is called 'Beginners Plus'. This will start looking at using the internet to find out information, sending and receiving emails, and how to write a letter using Microsoft Word. It will also include a look at safety and security on your computer, and good File Management housekeeping.

Please click here to find out more information about our Beginners Plus classes, and to find all upcoming classes.

Beginners Extra

Our final step in the three-course beginners programme is 'Beginners Extra'. This will build on the skills that you have learnt in the previous courses, or give you a rounded knowledge if you choose to begin at this level. At this level, we will be looking at continued use of the internet, adding different attachments to an email, and begin looking at spreadsheets, through Microsoft Excel.

Please click here to find out more information about our Beginners Extra classes, and to find all upcoming classes.

iPad courses

We offer a couple of different levels of iPad course: Introduction and Follow On. These courses are typically two-hour sessions spread out over two weeks for the Introduction, and spread out over three weeks for the Follow On. They also attract a concession of 70% off (for those in receipt of a means-tested benefit) or 10% off (for those over the age of sixty-five). For more information what concessions you may be entitled to, please visit our Student Support pages or contact us on 0345 6 01 01 61.

iPad Introduction

This course is designed to introduce you to the Apple iPad, and will focus on the fundamental things to get you going. This will include an overview of the iOS operating system; downloading and using apps via The App Store; surfing the internet with Safari; and setting up and checking your email.

Please click here to find out more information about our iPad Introduction classes, and to find all upcoming classes.

iPad Follow-On

Building on what you've already learnt, either from the introduction course or from previous knowledge, we aim to take you a step further. On this course, we will look at downloading and reading iBooks; editing text and making corrections; setting up FaceTime, so that you can have a video chat; backing your data up to the iCloud; and much more.

Please click here to find out more information about our iPad Follow On classes, and to find all upcoming classes.

We run ECDL qualifications, accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), at Levels 1 and 2: ECDL Flexible Award and ECDL Extra respectively. These are universally recognised qualifications, with employers increasingly looking for evidence of computer literacy.

ECDL Flexible Award

This Level 1 course generally takes place over twelve weeks, and allows you to study three topics out of: IT User Fundamentals, Using Email and the Internet; Security for IT Users; Word Processing; Spreadsheet Software; Presentation Software; Database Software; Using Collaborate Technologies; and Improving Productivity using IT.

You can read more about this course on the BCS website by clicking here.

ECDL Extra: Certificate in IT User Skills

This Level 2 course generally take place over fifteen weeks and comprises of four topics: Word Processing; Spreadsheet Software; Presentation Software; and Improving Productivity using IT.

You can read more about this course on the BCS website by clicking here.

Testing Only ECDL

The total cost for the ECDL Essentials/Flexi Level 1 will be £110.00.  This includes the ECDL Essentials Registration with the British Computer Society, 3 diagnostics test which can be accessed from home (1 for each module), 3 module tests at one of our centres and the invigilation costs.

The total cost for the ECDL Extra Level 2 testing will be £150.00. This includes the ECDL Extra Registration with the British Computer Society, 4 diagnostics tests which can be accessed from home (1 for each module), 4 module tests at one of our centres and the invigilation costs.

If there is the need to re sit any module test that would be an additional cost of £25.00 for each module test and the invigilation.

Please note that these prices are correct as at October 2015. For more information, please contact either Sally or Nikki at estutors@aspiresussex.org.uk.