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:

Intermediate ICT skills

Advanced ICT skills

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

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: