ICT and digital skills
From learning how to use your own devices, to understanding popular computer programmes like Microsoft Word or Excel. We have something to suit you! Learn in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, with classes tailored to your abilities.
Courses start at introductory levels, so you can learn new skills. Or you can take a qualification in ICT to broaden your skills.
Smartphones / Tablets 4 beginners
This practical course will help you get to grips using a smartphone or tablet. You’ll start off with the basics of logging on and off, using apps, searching the internet and communicating via texts and WhatsApp. Then, you’ll progress to using email, online shopping, banking and booking tickets, and saving images and documents.
It is available to all, free of charge.
Next available course:
Start date: Monday 14 September 2026
Time: 9:30am to 11:30am
Course length: 10-weeks
Location: Manygates Centre, Sandal
Start date: Wednesday 16 September 2026
Time: 9:30am to 11:30am
Course length: 10-weeks
Location: St. Mary's Community Centre, Pontefract
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Essential IT Skills
This course is ideal if you’ve never used a computer before or feel unsure using technology. It will help you become more confident and develop your digital skills. You’ll learn practical knowledge for real-life situations. And you can achieve a nationally recognised Essential Digital Skills qualification.
You’ll find out how best to manage your device. Troubleshooting and understanding the best ways to stay safe and protect your data. You’ll create and edit documents using different formats. And you’ll learn different ways of communicating online.
It is available to all, free of charge.
Next available courses:
Start date: Monday 14 September 2026
Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Course length: 10-weeks
Location: Manygates Centre, Sandal
Start date: Wednesday 7 October 2026
Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Course length: 10-weeks
Location: St. Mary's Community Centre, Sandal
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Get started with Microsoft Word
This course is a great way to start building your confidence in using computer programs for work. Microsoft Word has many features to help you create high quality documents. You will learn the main features of Microsoft Word. Like changing how text looks, adding images and tables, and making lists.
This course is perfect for beginners. Including anyone looking for digital skills to get into work. Throughout the course, you’ll create a portfolio of work to show how your skills improve over time.
It is available to all, free of charge.
Next available course:
Start date: Thursday 2 July 2026
Time: 9:30pm to 4pm
Course length: 3-weeks
Location: Manygates Centre, Sandal
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Get started with Microsoft Office
Learn the basics of both Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel in this 10-week course.
In Word, you’ll learn how to:
- format text
- structure paragraphs
- set up pages in Word
In Excel, you’ll learn how to:
- enter and format data
- use simple formulas
- sort and filter data
- create basic charts and graphs
The course is available to all, free of charge.
Next available courses:
Start date: Wednesday 23 September 2026
Time: 9:30am to 12pm
Course length: 10-weeks
Location: Manygates Centre, Sandal
Start date: Thursday 24 September 2026
Time: 9:30am to 12pm
Course length: 10-weeks
Location: Job Centre Plus, Wakefield
Start date: Thursday 24 September 2026
Time: 12:45pm to 3:45pm
Course length: 10-weeks
Location: Manygates Centre, Sandal
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Level 1 Award – ITQ User Skills in Microsoft Office
Get a qualification using common office-based computer programs. You’ll learn how to plan spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. How to create high quality documents in Microsoft Word. And how to make professional presentations using Microsoft’s PowerPoint.
This course will give you a Level 1 Award in ITQ. A great qualification for anyone who works or wants to work with computers. Ideally, you'll already have some experience using computers to start this course. You’ll create a portfolio of work to show how your skills improve over time. And you'll get regular feedback on your progress to help you improve.
It is available to all, free of charge.
Next available course:
Start date: Monday 14 September 2026
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Course length: 14-weeks
Location: Manygates Centre, Sandal
Start date: Monday 14 September 2026
Time: 12:45pm to 3:45pm
Course length: 14-weeks
Location: Manygates Centre, Sandal
Start date: Wednesday 16 September 2026
Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Course length: 14-weeks
Location: St. Mary's Community Centre, Pontefract
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Essentials
This course is ideal for anyone wanting to know more about artificial intelligence (AI) and how it can be used. Find out how it can make everyday tasks easier and assist you to make decisions. Learn how it can help you when searching for jobs and preparing applications. And understand how to use it safely, responsibly and effectively.
The course is available to all, free of charge.
Next available course:
Start date: Tuesday 22 September 2026
Time: 10am to 12pm
Course length: 3-weeks
Location: Manygates Centre, Sandal
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Please note that course details may change according to demand.