Interested in learning basic computer skills?

The Digital Skills Academy, developed by Cre8te Opportunities is aimed at people who are unemployed or working p/time 16 hours or under. With USE I.T. clients will have the opportunity to sit a 30 question Microsoft certificated test.  All progress will be recorded and acknowledged.

The USE I.T. programme combines two basic training modules:

•       Introduction to the computing environment covering basic IT skills

•       Practical job search skills for job hunting including use of job search engines, online CVs, online network, social networking and application forms

What to expect from the course:

8 sessions lasting approximately 3 hours

Individuals can complete the course at their own pace

Self-study between sessions if wished

People can join at any point – roll on/roll off

Action plan is formed to make sure the key skills areas are covered

Delivered in a group setting

Receive 1 to 1 support from an IT Trainer

In Craigmillar the class will run on Wednesday morning 9.30am till 12.30pm and Wednesday afternoon 1.30pm till 4.30pm, if you are interested in attending any of these classes contact Clare on 0131 661 8888.

Digital skills also have other courses running in different locations throughout the city, for details please call the number above.