Apple Mac Digital Skills & Confidence - Stage 1

Course intent

This comprehensive course will equip beginners with essential skills to effectively use an Apple Mac computer. It aims to provide participants with a solid foundation in Mac navigation, customisation, and program management. By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge and proficiency to confidently perform tasks such as sending emails, managing files, browsing the web, organising photos, and synchronising data across devices.

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 · Be Introduced to the Mac Operating System · Navigate the desktop and menu bar & understand system preferences · Manage files, folders, and tags effectively. · Understand the importance of back up and use Time Machine · Manage and enhance photos · Understand how to safely use social media · Use Email Contacts and Calendar · Efficiently browse and navigate the internet · Discover how to retrieve information with Help and Spotlight Search · Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values

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

This course is designed for · individuals who are new to Apple Mac computers or individuals transitioning from other operating systems. It is suitable for beginners or those with limited experience using Macs. No prior knowledge of Apple Macs is required. · Participants should have basic computer literacy skills and familiarity with general computer operations.

If you answer no to the questions below, then this is the course for you. · Can you confidently create and name a folder, save a file, and then find it again? · Do you know the difference between one click and double click with a mouse? · Do you know the difference between a browser and a search engine?

If you answer yes to all the questions above, then please look at Apple Mac Digital Skills & Confidence – Stage 2

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: · Apple Mac – Further Steps · Apple Mac Digital Skills & Confidence – Stages 2 – 6 · Essential Digital Skills qualification (EDSQ) · Our Adobe courses.

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.

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