Courses

Dates

Beginners IT basics: September 2026

Introduction to computer basics for learners with little or extremely limited experience with technology. 

Start date:  Wednesday 16 September 2026
Location:  Bracknell Open Learning Centre

PowerPoint: November 2026

Suitable for learners who have no or basic experience of using PowerPoint and who want to learn more about creating professional presentations.

Start date:  Wednesday 4 November 2026
Location:  Bracknell Open Learning Centre

Beginners Word: November 2026

Introduction to the basic functions of Microsoft Word.

The course will include:

Start date:  Wednesday 11 November 2026
Location:  Bracknell Open Learning Centre

Word next steps: November 2026

Following on from Word Basics, this course covers more functionality to create more interesting and well formatted documents.

Start date:  Wednesday 18 November 2026
Location:  Bracknell Open Learning Centre

Beginners Excel: November 2026

Introduction to the basic functions of Microsoft Excel for Windows. 

This will include:

Start date:  Wednesday 25 November 2026
Location:  Bracknell Open Learning Centre

Excel next steps: December 2026

Following on from Excel basics, this course covers further functionality to create more complex Excel spreadsheets and introduces hints and tips for the more

Start date:  Wednesday 2 December 2026
Location:  Bracknell Open Learning Centre

Advanced IT skills for work: January 2027

Advanced IT for Work is a course to develop computer skills in a practical context, building on prior knowledge. 

Start date:  Tuesday 5 January 2027
Location:  Bracknell Open Learning Centre