Advanced Essential Digital Skills

This course is ideal for anyone looking to build on their existing digital skills and gain greater confidence using technology at home or in the workplace. You’ll develop practical IT skills that are highly valued in today’s job market, including more advanced features in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to create professional documents, engaging presentations, and efficient spreadsheets. You’ll also explore emerging technologies, giving you a well-rounded understanding of digital tools for everyday and professional use.

This course is perfect for anyone looking to strengthen their digital skills and build confidence in a supportive, friendly environment. It’s designed to build on the knowledge you already have, such as from having completed our Next Steps to Essential Digital Skills course, while helping you progress further with practical, everyday digital tasks.

On the course, you will:

• Create an online presence for sharing information and files by developing a simple webpage (online portfolio)
• Produce high-quality documents for a variety of purposes, integrating elements and data from other applications
• Develop interactive content using PowerPoint, including an auto-starting kiosk application with videos, audio narration, animations, and transitions
• Maintain and query databases (datasets), and perform mail merges to produce print runs for selected recipients
• Explore new technologies found both at home and in the workplace, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, and generative AI tools like ChatGPT.

You will be informally assessed by the tutor and will also self-assess your weekly progress using an individual learning plan.

We have a team of staff dedicated to providing learning support if required, as well as a Wellbeing Team that is on hand to offer guidance, support and help when needed. Additionally, eligible students can access a wide range of finance and funding support to help them during their time at college.

Further information can be located here: College Life

Here at Warrington & Vale Royal College we have a team of dedicated, experienced staff who can share their extensive knowledge and skills with you. Learning in a friendly and inclusive environment, you will be fully supported to achieve your goals.

It is ideal if you have attended both the Introduction and Next Steps course. No previous qualifications are needed to enrol on this course. You must be willing to partake in classroom activities and discussions. Course is for adults aged 19+.

For information on funding please contact Learner Services on 01925 494400 or email learner.services@wvr.ac.uk.

There are no additional costs associated with this course. All basic materials are provided.