Courses

Digital Skills

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Are you looking to enhance your digital skills? Consider enrolling in one of our courses, ranging from basic computer skills for beginners to more advanced topics.You can apply register online or come to First Steps Learning Centre, 2nd Floor, Central Library, 2 Fieldway Crescent. N5 1PF for registration and initial assessment on Mondays (during school term) at 1pm.

Digital Skills Kickstarter

Get help and support to develop your skills when using computers, laptops or other devices at your own pace and find out about other courses available to help you improve your digital skills. After your application has been approved, call Sharon: 07818 529 355 to book an APPOINTMENT.

course code: DSKAUIC2653

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Times and Dates: By appointment only, on Fridays, 18 Sept. to 4 Dec. 2026, between 1pm and 4pm.
where: Islington Computer Skills Centre Google map
: free

Level up 1: beginners advanced computer skills

This course is designed build learners confidence using the computer. You will know the basics already and this course will enhance your skills.

course code: DSKAUFS2685

Availability: This course is currently full, but you can still make an application (or enquiry) by clicking on the button below and then '...start your application'. You will then join a queue and be informed if and when a space becomes available.
Start: 14 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Monday 09:30-12:00
where: First Steps Learning Centre Google map
: free

Level up 2: beginners advanced computer skills

This course is designed build learners confidence using the computer. You will know the basics already and this course will enhance your skills.

course code: DSKAUFS2699

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 02 Nov 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Monday 09:30-12:00
where: First Steps Learning Centre Google map
: free

Move on up : beginners plus computer skills

This course is designed build learners confidence using the computer. You will know the basics already and this course will enhance your skills.

course code: DSKAULP2655

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 03 Nov 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Tuesday 09:30-12:00
where: Light Project Pro International Google map
: free

course code: DSKAULP2660

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 15 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Tuesday 13:00-15:30
where: Light Project Pro International Google map
: free

Start me up : beginners computer skills

This course is designed for very beginners to help build confidence when using a computer. You will learn the basics of digital skills for the modern world.

course code: DSKAULP2654

Availability: This course is currently full, but you can still make an application (or enquiry) by clicking on the button below and then '...start your application'. You will then join a queue and be informed if and when a space becomes available.
Start: 15 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Tuesday 09:30-12:00
where: Light Project Pro International Google map
: free

course code: DSKAULP2659

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 03 Nov 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Tuesday 13:00-15:30
where: Light Project Pro International Google map
: free

Workplace Tools Office 365 L1 - Excel

This course is designed to introduce you to the spreadsheet package Microsoft Excel. Learn this software for everyday use.

course code: DSKAUIC2656

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 18 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 12 weeks
Times: Friday 09:30-12:00
where: Islington Computer Skills Centre Google map
: free

course code: DSKAUIC2657

Availability: This course is currently full, but you can still make an application (or enquiry) by clicking on the button below and then '...start your application'. You will then join a queue and be informed if and when a space becomes available.
Start: 17 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 11 weeks
Times: Thursday 13:00-15:30
where: Islington Computer Skills Centre Google map
: free

Workplace Tools Office 365 L1 - Word

Introduction to the most popular and widely available word processing programme.

course code: DSKAUIC2658

Availability: This course is full, but you can apply to join the queue for a place if one becomes available on this or a similar course.
Start: 17 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 11 weeks
Times: Thursday 09:30-12:00
where: Islington Computer Skills Centre Google map
: free