FREE IT Courses - in partnership with Newcastle College

The North East Youth Alliance is pleased to announce a partnership with Newcastle College. This collaboration will greatly expand the workforce development offer available to the youth sector of the north east and the first suite of courses are available below:

Computer Course! (Introduction to IT). Duration: 3 days over 1 week

The units you will study as part of this qualification are: IT User Fundamentals; and Using the Internet.

On successful completion of this qualification, the qualification you will achieve is “Entry 3 Award In Occupational Studies”.

Web Design. Duration: 1 day per week for 4 weeks

On the course, you will learn about: How to design a website using an online website builder; How to use online tools to help you produce a website that is easy to use, and How to use online tools to help you design a professional-looking website. On successful completion of this course, you will achieve a Newcastle College Certificate in Web Design.

Essential Digital Skills. Duration: One day per week for 6 weeks

The units you will study as part of this qualification are: Using Devices & Handling Information, Creating and Editing; Communicating; Transacting, and Being Safe and Responsible online. On successful completion of this qualification the qualification you will achieve is “Pearson Entry 3 or Level 1 in Essential Digital Skills”.

Pre Digital Skills. Duration: one day per week for 2 weeks

The units you will study as part of this programme are: Communicating (sending and receiving emails); and Transacting (purchasing goods online safely). On successful completion of this programme, you may be eligible to complete further study in IT and gain a recognised qualification. This qualification is “Pearson Entry 3, Level 1 or Level 2 in Essential Digital Skills”.

Eligibility Criteria: Aged 19 or over, unemployed or on a low income

All courses are face-to-face and on a rolling basis throughout the year

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