Essential Digital Skills Qualification
The Essential Digital Skills course teaches basic computer and internet skills, including the following:
- Using devices and handling information (includes how to store information)
- Creating and editing
- Communicating online (such as via Social Media)
- Transacting (buying) online activities
- Being responsible, safe and legal online.
To find out more information and apply, click here
ICT Skills Courses
If you're ready for more advanced ICT sessions, we have classes at our Pleck Library campus, for both intermediate and advanced ICT skills, follow the links and apply directly:
Bloxwich Launchpad
Opening in Spring 2025, Bloxwich Launchpad is an innovative new centre at the heart of Bloxwich, dedicated to supporting local people and small businesses with digital skills and training. Funded by the Government’s Town Deal and delivered by Walsall Council, Launchpad will connect local partners to help individuals upskill, find employment support, or develop and grow their small businesses.
Walsall College will be delivering Microsoft Office introductory sessions, that will introduce you to the basics of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, starting from Wednesday 5th March 2025 for 6 weeks
Bloxwich Library, WS3 2HR.
| Date | Time | Topic |
| Wednesday 5th March | 09:30 – 11:30 | Introduction to Microsoft Word |
| Wednesday 12th March | 09:30 – 11:30 | Introduction to Microsoft Excel |
| Wednesday 19th March | 09:30 – 11:30 | Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint |
| Wednesday 26th March | 09:30 – 11:30 | Introduction to AI |
| Wednesday 2nd April | 09:30 – 11:30 | Introduction to Microsoft Word |
| Wednesday 9th April | 09:30 – 11:30 | Introduction to Microsoft Excel |
To register your interest for these sessions, complete the form below: