These online courses are for people at all levels, from beginners who have never touched a computer to experienced computer users who want to gain a qualification.
You can study at any library, and courses are split into small chunks you can do at your own pace.
Some of the courses are free of charge or have reduced fees. How much you pay depends on:
- which course you take
- if you're eligible for funding.
There is more information about funding on the Learndirect website.
Learndirect Centre at Hastings Library
Beginning a course
First you must meet with a Learndirect tutor. They will help you find a course that is right for you, decide if you have to pay course fees and help you enrol.
Tutors are available all week at our main Learndirect Centre in Hastings Library, and they also visit other locations during the week.
To make an appointment with a tutor, please contact your nearest Learndirect provider.
Continue your course at any library
After meeting with your tutor, you can continue your course at any library. We recommend you book your computer ahead of time:
You can keep in touch with your tutor throughout the course by email or telephone.
Courses available
Skills for life – free courses
- Checkpoint – improve your punctuation and writing skills
- Helping your child – brush up on the reading, writing and number skills you'll need to help your child
- Getting a job – how to find out about jobs and careers, complete a CV and prepare for interviews
Making sense of computers – beginners to advanced
- Surf.direct – introduction to the Internet
- Keyboard skills
- Introducing computers
- Spreadsheets
- Databases
- Using the Internet
- Word processing
- Presenting information
Business and management courses
- Personal development
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Essential business skills
- Customer service skills
- Health and safety
- Equal opportunities
Qualifications
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
- Adult Literacy and Numeracy Certificates Level 1 and 2
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