This is a FREE computer course for absolute beginners!
No previous computer knowledge is needed - the course provides easy to follow activities and opportunity to work at your own pace and ability. The course is suitable for anyone starting to use a computer for the first time or wants to improve their basic computer skills with an experienced tutor.

• understand the basics of a computer and laptop device
• explore the symbols and buttons on the screen
• how to search for information on the internet
• Be aware of how to stay safe using the internet
• how to fill out a form online

Free tea and coffee is available at Bishton Court during your course, and free parking at Southwater multi-storey car park only.

Learners with any special needs can discuss these with the tutor at enrolment to ensure that the course is suitable or can be adapted for their needs.

This course is for 5 weeks, please check you can attend every session for the whole course.
If these dates or times are not suitable, we will be offering more courses later in the year.

Once you've registered your interest, you will receive emails from us to keep you updated and to provide you with more information.

At the first session, bring your ID and the tutor will offer you details about the course, and a chance to ask any questions.

Learners must be aged 19 or over from 1st August 2025

Unfortunately you will not be eligible to enrol on this course if you live in Wolverhampton, Walsall, Sandwell, Dudley, Solihull or Birmingham.

The course is FREE for those who are eligible to enrol on the course.

Bishton Court, TF3 4JE is situated in the new Station Quarter area, opposite The Quad building, on the corner of Boyd Close and Ironmasters Way.

The address is:
Bishton Court
Ironmasters Way, Telford
TF3 4JE

Bishton Court is wheelchair accessible and is situated on the ground floor, wheelchair accessible toilets are also available.

Free tea and coffee are available at Bishton Court during your course.

Public transport

Bishton Court is only a short walk away from Telford bus station by walking through the shopping centre towards Aldi car park.  You then need to cross the road and walk through The Station Quarter and we are situated on the corner by The Quad building.  We are also only a short walk from Telford Train Station over the bridge. 

Free parking is available for the duration of your course at Southwater multi storey car park.  Ask your tutor for further information on the day. Use the postcode TF3 4BZ to take you to the Southwater multi storey car park

There is no parking onsite at Bishton Court.

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Are you feeling more confident and want to continue your learning?

At the end of the course, the tutor will help and advise you on your next steps into further learning or work opportunities. You can also search for more courses on Learn Telford which we regularly update with details of new courses throughout the year.

We offer a wide range of short taster courses you can try in community centres around Telford and, when you feel ready to take your learning further, we can offer you an opportunity to join an accredited course and help you gain a qualification.

Opening Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Telephone: 01952 382888

Email: support@learntelford.ac.uk

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