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Word for Beginners

at Westmorland and Furness Council, KENDAL · local authority

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2025see the detail

Entry levelStepping stonesOther3 weeksPart timeFree

What the college says

This course aims to give you the know how to confidently navigate your way around Microsoft Office Word.

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. Ideally you have Microsoft Word on your PC or laptop to be able to create the documents which will be used to cover the evidence requirements of the course.

How you are assessed

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

What this level means

A supported starting point if exams have not gone well yet.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

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

Where it runs

  • Barrow Library

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

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • Westmorland and Furness Council

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  • Workington Library

    Vulcans Lane, Workington, CA14 2ND

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  • Upperby CDC

    Upperby Primary School Uldale Road, Carlisle, CA2 4JT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • Pennine Way CDC

    Harraby Campus Edgehill Road, Carlisle, CA1 3SN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 November 2026 · Workington
  • 4 December 2026 · Workington
  • 23 February 2027 · Carlisle

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