Computer Courses & Digital Skills
Build your confidence online
Want to feel more confident using a computer, get online or learn new digital skills?
Lion Farm Action Centre (LFAC) is here to help!
As a UK online centres partner, LFAC offers free computer courses and digital skills support to help you get online, learn new skills and make the most of the internet.
Whether you are a complete beginner or want to improve your existing skills, we can help you learn at your own pace, with friendly support along the way.
What can you learn?
Our courses cover a range of everyday digital skills, including:
- Computer basics – Learn how to use a keyboard and mouse, navigate a computer and manage files.
- Using the internet – Browse websites, search for information and find useful online resources.
- Email and communication – Set up an email account, send and receive messages and use attachments.
- Finding work online – Search for jobs, explore career opportunities and use recruitment websites.
- Applying for jobs – Complete online application forms and upload your CV.
- Everyday online services – Access useful websites, government services and other online facilities.
- Online safety – Protect your personal information, create secure passwords and recognise online scams.
- Building digital confidence – Practise your skills and become more confident using technology independently.
Learn My Way – Free online courses
LFAC uses Learn My Way, a free online learning platform provided by the Good Things Foundation.
Learn My Way offers a wide range of easy-to-follow courses to help you develop essential digital skills.
You can learn about computers, smartphones, tablets and the internet, one step at a time.
Explore the learning topics
1. Getting started with computers and devices
- Introduction to computers
- Using a keyboard and mouse
- Using a touchscreen
- Understanding device settings
2. Getting online
- Introduction to the internet
- Searching for information online
- Finding your way around websites
- Completing online forms
3. Email and keeping in touch
- Creating an email account
- Sending and receiving emails
- Opening and sending attachments
- Managing email messages
- Video calling and communicating online
4. Using everyday technology
- Creating documents
- Using spreadsheets
- Creating presentations
- Managing files and folders
- Using social media
5. Staying safe online
- Keeping your computer and devices safe
- Creating strong passwords
- Protecting personal information
- Recognising online scams
- Shopping safely online
6. Finding work and developing employment skills
- Searching for jobs online
- Exploring career opportunities
- Completing online job applications
- Uploading your CV
- Preparing for job interviews
7. Managing your health online
- Using the NHS website
- Accessing online health information
- Finding and using GP services
- Managing health information online
8. Managing your money online
- Understanding online banking
- Using mobile banking
- Managing money online
- Finding useful financial information
9. Accessing public services
- Finding government services online
- Using online public services
- Accessing Universal Credit services
- Completing government forms
These are examples of the learning topics available. The full range of courses and individual learning modules may change.
Who can take part?
Our computer courses are suitable for:
- Complete beginners who have little or no computer experience.
- People who want to improve their existing digital skills.
- Jobseekers who need help searching and applying for jobs online.
- Anyone who wants to become more confident using the internet.
- People who need help accessing everyday online services.
No previous computer experience is needed.
Learn at your own pace
You don’t need to know everything before you start!
With Learn My Way, you can work through lessons at your own pace and practise what you learn.
LFAC can provide support to help you get started, build your confidence and develop skills that you can use in everyday life.
How to get started
Courses are FREE!
To find out more about our computer courses and digital skills support, or to arrange your learning, contact Lion Farm Action Centre.
Telephone: 0121 544 3094
You can also explore the courses online:
Visit Learn My Way – www.learnmyway.com
Start learning today and take your next step towards becoming more confident online.
Lion Farm Action Centre – Helping you build digital skills and confidence.