Equalskills

An Introduction to Equalskills

Overview

equalskills is a short, staged training and assessment programme with a certificate awarded upon successful
completion to acknowledge achievement. The programme will be fun, informal and easy-to-use and will show newcomers to IT the very basics of computing from learning how to switch on a computer, use a mouse, to exploring the internet for the latest weather
updates and holiday bargains.
How equalskills works

equalskills will cover four topics:

* Computer Basics
* Introduction to the Desktop
* World Wide Web
* Email

Each module will be taught by a tutor at participating centres with candidates progressing at their own pace through an equalskills workbook and on-line interaction.
Benefits of taking equalskills

Specifically designed to address the needs of those intimidated by computers, equalskills is the first step on the IT skills ladder, with candidates then encouraged to move on to the internationally recognised European Computer Driving Licence® (ECDL)