Computing Courses

Computer classes at Swarthmore are small and friendly, so whether you’ve used a computer before or not, you’ll find a warm welcome and plenty of support

What’s on Offer?

For Complete Beginners 

We have short, basic courses with no qualifications and no pressure.  You will learn to  

• Switch on
• Use the keyboard and mouse
• Enter text and correct mistakes
• Add a picture
• Save and print a document 
• Search for information on the internet 
• Send an email

Next Steps

• You can join a workshop and work towards a qualification.  Courses are offered from Entry Level to Level 2.
• You can join another short course

Workshops

You will work towards a qualification in all computer workshops.  There are workshops at entry level, level 1 and level 2. 

Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications lead to an ITQ, a flexible, nationally recognised qualification which is made up of different units. 

There are different ways of achieving the ITQ.  This may be through completing units from CLAIT or ECDL, producing a portfolio, or a combination of all three! 

If you have already completed some units from CLAIT or ECDL, you may be able to use these you help you achieve an ITQ qualification.

You will discuss what sort of workshop you would like to join during your Advice & Guidance meeting before you enrol on the course.

During the first few weeks of your course, you will agree with your tutor which units you wish to do and how long this is likely to take you.