iPad Digital Skills & Confidence - Stage 4

High volumes of enquiries - August 2024

Due to high numbers of enquiries, there are currently longer waiting times on the phones and a delay to responses for voicemails, emails and enquiries.

We apologise for any inconvenience and are working as quickly as possible to get to you.

Course intent

This course is for Apple iPad users who want to make further use of the iWork Office Suite. It looks in greater detail at Pages, Numbers and Keynote to enable Learners to create word processed documents such as letters and reports, spreadsheets to record financial data and presentations such as slides/posters.

All content is aligned with the national standards for essential digital skills.

  • Using digital devices and handling information
  • Creating and editing
  • Communicating
  • Transacting
  • Being safe and responsible online
  • How to Apply

    There are three ways to apply on this course. You can: · complete the form on our website; · call us on 0300 200 1044, 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday; or

    visit one of our centres.

    We'll evaluate your skills and provide a course offer, which you must accept to secure your place.

    What will I learn?

    You will · Practise managing files, folders, and different storage options to backup data. · Manage, capture and enhance photos and other digital media · Use word-processing software to create documents with advanced formatting · Use presentation software to create slide shows or poster · Use spreadsheets to create charts – pie charts, bar charts · Use spreadsheets to create lists to sort and filter data · Look at different Social Media platforms and their use · Use Email with attachments and edit contacts · Review information searched for on the internet and compare results · Create and format documents using text, photographs and online images · Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values

    Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

    This course is designed for · Wants to develop their iPad skills and gain a qualification · Wants to improve their internet knowledge, Safety and confidence. · Use email confidently and safely · Use different types of software to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations

    If you can confidently answer yes to the questions below, then this is the course for you.

    Can you confidently use cut, copy and paste? · Can you manipulate and enhance an image within a document? · Can you create a Word-processing document with headers and footers? · Do you understand copyright law when using images in documents? · Can you confidently add and delete an app? · Can you confidently find a file on your iPad and attach it to an email?

    As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

    What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

    You need to bring: · a notebook and pen

    What can I do when I finish the course?

    You may like to progress onto another Surrey Adult learning course, such as: · iPad Digital Skills & Confidence – Stages 5 – 6 · Essential Digital Skills qualification (EDSQ)

    Or your tutor can direct you to ‘Next steps’ section, on our website, if you wish to do something else.

    Additional Information

    We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

    How to enrol

    You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

    Find another course

    If this isn't what you're looking for, then we've got plenty more courses to offer!

Details

  • Day: Tuesday
  • Start date: 17 Sep 2024
  • Time: 1:30pm to 3:30pm
  • Cost: FREE
  • Location: Farnham centre
  • Sessions: 10 sessions
  • Tutor: To be confirmed
  • Course code: QFDX2093GA
  • Places: Call 0300 200 1044

Subscribe to our newsletters for latest news and events.