Digital Skills Academy

Free IT training for beginners of any age and computer networking training for young people (aged 16 to 24) in Edinburgh.

The Digital Skills Academy project, run by Cre8te Opportunities, includes 2 programmes:

1. Use I. T.

The programme is aimed at people who are unemployed and not on the work programme or who are working less than 16 hours per week, who lack the basic skills needed for today’s job market.

It offers a combination of 2 key modules:

Based on Microsoft Standard Digital Literacy course it offers an introduction to the computing environment covering basic IT skills.
Practical job search skills for job hunting including use of job search engines, online CVs, online network, social networking and application forms

What is involved?

5 sessions lasting approximately 3 hours
Individuals can complete the course at their own pace
Self-study between sessions if wished
People can join at any point – roll on /roll off
Assessment is made of their current skills
Action plan is formed to make sure the key skills areas are covered
Delivered in a group setting
Receive 1 to 1 support from an IT Trainer

Qualifications?

Clients will have the opportunity to sit a 30 question Microsoft certificated test. However, all progress will be recorded and acknowledged.

Where and When?

Delivered in existing CEC Community Learning and Developing venues in locations across Edinburgh, concentrating in areas of greatest levels of unemployment, courses are available on weekdays, morning or afternoon.

Referrals

It is easy to refer people on – just phone us on 0131 661 888 and we can make a booking there an then.

2. Young Start

The programme is aimed at young people (16-24) who are not in education and who would like to follow a career in IT.

The courses cover fundamental technical skills in computer hardware and software as well as advanced concepts such as Security, Networking and the responsibilities of ICT professionals. Learners will develop working knowledge of how computers operate, how to assemble computers and how to trouble shoot hardware and software issues.