Digital Skills
We offer a wide range of computer courses from beginners to more advanced level courses. These include courses for using a computer for complete beginners for those who have never used a computer, to beginners and introduction courses for those with some computing experience. You can take accredited courses at entry levels in Functional Skills in ICT progressing through to Level 2 in Information and Technology Qualifications (ITQs).
For more information on our Digital Skills courses, download the flyers for:
- Essential Digital Skills (PDF, 107KB)
- Start up Digital Courses (PDF, 118KB)
- Learn and Communicate Online Get Ready to Study (PDF, 101KB)
Learner's experience
Watch a video of some of our learners talking about their experience at HALS:
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Accredited ICT Courses
- These courses require you to take an initial assessment
Functional Skills in ICT Entry 2
Entry Level 2 ICT course for complete beginners. This course is designed for people with little to no skills in ICT or using a computer. You will learn how to hold a mouse, use a computer keyboard, save and open files correctly, search the internet for information and create and use an email account of your own.
Functional Skills in ICT Entry 3
Gain experience and understanding of MS Office software, email and the internet for work. Learn how to combine, search and arrange information using a range of software completing a range of short practical projects. Use this course to progress onto the Level 1 ITQ qualification.
Level 1 Certificate in ITQ (MS Office)
MS Office ITQ will cover the units Word Processing, Spreadsheets PowerPoint and Improving Productivity at Level 1. This fast track course will enable you to complete the full level 1 qualification in one term.
Level 2 Certificate in ITQ (MS Office)
MS Office ITQ will cover the units Word Processing, Spreadsheets PowerPoint and Improving Productivity at Level 2. Advance your skills in the most popular office software. This fast track course will enable you to complete the full level 2 qualification in one term.
Courses start at different times throughout the year. See course advice and enrolment or contact us for further information.
Contact Us
- Tel 020 8489 2596
- Email hals@haringey.gov.uk
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You can apply and enrol for courses online or make course enquiries by calling 020 8489 2596 or emailing hals@haringey.gov.uk
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- Closed Saturday and Sunday