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Digital Skills for Improvers

at Westmorland and Furness Council, KENDAL · local authority

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2025see the detail

Level 1Stepping stonesOther11 weeksPart timeFree

What the college says

This course is for those with a good level of ICT knowledge and skills. It further expands and develops at a higher level the skills and knowledge gained from the beginners course in how to use a computer. You will use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word as well as the internet, email and manage folders at a more advanced level to increase your competency in using a computer.

What you need to get on

A familiarity with Microsoft Office would be an advantage. You may have already completed the Introduction to IT, a Beginners Computer course or have some computer experience already from either the workplace or personal use.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Age range not confirmed in the source data. Check with the provider.

Where it runs

  • Penrith Library

    St Andrews Churchyard, Penrith, CA11 7YA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • Barrow Library

    Ramsden Square, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 1LL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • Workington Library

    Vulcans Lane, Workington, CA14 2ND

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 November 2026 · Barrow-in-Furness
  • 6 January 2027 · Workington
  • 24 February 2027 · Barrow-in-Furness
  • 13 April 2027 · Penrith

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