Class 09 · New programme · 2026

From first click to workplace-ready.

A practical four-week programme in Windows, Microsoft Office, email, the internet and everyday AI tools — 30% theory, 70% hands-on practice.

Beginner friendly · Learn by doing · Certificate on completion

Adult learners working at desktop computers in a bright training room while an instructor assists.
Week 1 is open Lesson 1: what a computer is and the types you will meet.
4Weeks
5Days a week
2–3Hours a day
30:70Theory to practice
The programme

Practical computer skills for the modern workplace.

This programme prepares learners for offices, businesses, schools and organisations where computers are used every day. It goes beyond switching on a computer: you will practise the tasks employers expect.

Operating Windows, writing and formatting professional documents, building spreadsheets, preparing presentations, communicating by email, researching online and using AI tools responsibly. Excel receives particular emphasis because so many workplace roles depend on accurate records, stock, attendance and reporting.

Windows 10/11 Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Email & cloud Responsible AI
At a glance

Programme essentials

LevelBeginner
Duration4 weeks
Timetable5 days a week
Study time2–3 hours a day
Method30% theory · 70% practice
AssessmentWeekly + final project
CertificateOn completion
SoftwareMicrosoft Office · ChatGPT
Download the course brochure (PDF)

Learn by doing

Seventy per cent of class time is hands-on practice, not lectures. Every lesson ends with something you have made.

Workplace focused

Tasks mirror the documents, records and messages used in real offices — letters, registers, invoices and reports.

Built to last

Core computer skills come before AI, so you can work independently and judge when a tool is helping — or misleading.

Curriculum

Four weeks. Twenty-five lessons.

Each week combines demonstrations, guided practice, workplace simulations and a Friday assessment. Week 1 is available now; the remaining weeks are being prepared.

Week 1 · Foundation

Computer fundamentals

Become comfortable operating a computer, managing files and understanding the machine in front of you.

Available now
  • 01 Introduction to computers & types of computers Open
  • 02Computer hardware, software & devicesComing
  • 03Starting up, Windows 10/11 & the desktopComing
  • 04Mouse, keyboard, typing & shortcutsComing
  • 05Files, folders & Week 1 assessmentComing
Open Lesson 1
2½ hours Reading + slides
Week 2 · Core skills

Microsoft Office

Produce professional documents, working spreadsheets and clear presentations.

Coming soon
  • WMicrosoft Word — formatting, tables, page layout, PDF6 topics
  • EMicrosoft Excel — formulas, sorting, charts, records8 topics
  • PPowerPoint — slides, themes, transitions, delivery6 topics
  • ✓Practical assessment: letter, spreadsheet & 5-slide deckFri
Materials in development
Week 3 · Professional

Internet & productivity

Communicate and work effectively in a digital workplace.

Coming soon
  • 01Chrome & Edge, searching, downloads & uploadsInternet
  • 02Professional email, attachments, CC & BCCEmail
  • 03Google Meet / Teams & cloud storageOnline
  • 04Printing, scanning, troubleshooting & securitySafety
Materials in development
Week 4 · Bonus skills

Workplace applications & AI

Prepare for common workplace responsibilities and use modern AI tools responsibly.

Coming soon
  • ARegisters, invoices, stock records, reports & confidentialityWorkplace
  • BWhat AI is, generative AI, prompts, drafting & limitsAI
  • ✓Final simulated office projectFinal
Materials in development
Assessment

Graded on practical work, week by week.

A weekly assessment checks what you can do, not just what you remember. Excel carries the highest single weight because workplace records, stock, attendance and reporting depend on accurate spreadsheets.

Weekly assessments Final office project Certificate
Computer fundamentals10%
Microsoft Word15%
Microsoft Excel20%
Microsoft PowerPoint10%
Internet and email15%
Workplace practical project20%
AI awareness and use10%
Start here

Week 1 · Lesson 1 — Introduction to Computers

Reading, 20 teaching slides, a practice lab, a 10-question quiz and your first workplace assignment.

Begin Lesson 1

Microsoft Office desktop applications are preferred. If a licence is unavailable, LibreOffice can be used, with the differences explained in class.