Digital skills support

Leicestershire County Council wants to make sure that everyone is able to use the internet and get the most out of going online. This page will signpost you to resources to boost your digital skills whether you are a complete beginner or you are looking for advanced qualifications.

Digital skills courses for individuals

GoLearn!

GoLearn! offers formal and informal learning programmes for all adults across Leicestershire. The service is provided by the Leicestershire Adult Learning Service (LALS) in Leicestershire County Council’s Adults and Communities department, and is funded by the Education and Funding Agency.

This service offers access to digital skills courses for a range of levels to give you recognised qualifications and useful skills for everyday life.

Find out what courses are available near you at www.golearnleicestershire.ac.uk/courses/digital-skills

Learn My Way by The Good Things Foundation

Learn My Way is a website of free online learning for beginners, helping you develop digital skills to make the most of the online world.

Find out what subjects are available at www.learnmyway.com

VASL Community Champions (Harborough District only)

VASL’s trained volunteers deliver monthly digital skills and support sessions at Market Harborough and Lutterworth libraries for older, isolated people.

The volunteers support people to use smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and laptops and PCs.

There is no charge for the service as the project is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Appointments can be made at other times, and volunteers are also able to make home visits particularly if you are using a computer or it is difficult for you to get to the library.

To make an appointment to see a volunteer please call 01858 439262 or email champions@vasl.org.uk.

Learn for Life by Lloyds Bank

Over 30 free Online Essentials resources to get started, how to communicate and how to stay safe and secure online.

Find out what courses are available at www.lloydsbankacademy.co.uk/learn-for-life.html

Digital Skills for Work and Life by Accenture and FutureLearn

Find out how digital is changing our personal and professional lives, develop the skills to succeed in a digital world, through this free course.

You will learn:

the meaning of ‘digital’
how digital is changing the ways we work and live
its impact on jobs and industries
the opportunities and challenges of digital
how to adopt a ‘growth mindset’

Find out more at www.futurelearn.com/courses/digital-skills-for-work-and-life

Digital skills: succeeding in a digital world by The Open University

This free course will develop your confidence and skills for life online, whether study, work or everyday life.

It explores a range of digital skills and practices, including digital identity, digital well-being, staying safe and legal, finding and using information and online tools, and dealing with information overload.

You can find more information at www.open.edu/openlearn/openlearn/digital-computing/digital-skills-succeeding-digital-world