Bristol Community Learning – Essential Digital Skills

This free course is for adults aged 19+ who have few or no qualifications and want to develop basic digital skills for daily life, employment and further training. You will use laptops and online resources safely, develop key digital vocabulary and ESOL/literacy skills, and build confidence through practical activities, independent learning and group discussion.

The course takes place on Wednesdays from 4 November 2026 to 27 January 2027.

What you’ll learn

• The purpose of basic computer equipment, including screens, keyboards, mice, laptops and printers
• Common IT words and symbols, such as save, search, Wi‑Fi and password
• Turning a computer or laptop on and shutting it down correctly
• Using a mouse, touchpad and keyboard
• Logging in, logging out and creating strong passwords
• Using the internet and carrying out simple searches
• Completing online forms and understanding common form terminology
• Opening, reading, writing and replying to emails
• Attaching documents or photographs to emails with support
• Creating, editing, saving and printing simple documents
• Saving, finding, downloading and managing files
• Protecting personal information and staying safe online
• Digital vocabulary, ESOL/literacy skills and confidence to complete everyday digital tasks

What happens next

By completing this course, you will have developed basic digital skills and confidence for daily life, employment and further training.