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Word transferable skills - Harrogate Civic Centre
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Course Content

This 6-week programme is an ideal progression from the Get started with Word Processing course and is designed to give an overview of Microsoft Word for learners who wish to develop these basic skills. There is a strong emphasis on improving your employability skills; by completing this course, you will be able to work more efficiently in your job, at home and with IT in general. It follows a structured syllabus working through a range of topics to cover specific knowledge areas and skills.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
• use formatting and page layout tools

• develop document layout for a variety of purposes, for example, CV, Letters, posters, reports, rotas and newsletters

• incorporate images, tables and other objects to enhance your documents

• identify built in tools to effectively produce meaningful documents using a range of techniques

You will work through a variety of exercises and project tasks to suit your learning needs and will work individually, or in groups led by a specialist teacher.





To be eligible for a free funded course you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August 2025, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact you for further information or refer you to alternative provision.
There are no IT entry requirements; this course is suitable for those who are new to using IT.




You may wish to bring a notepad and pen for taking notes and a folder to store notes and handouts. You may wish to bring your own laptop, so the teacher can support you on your own device, we do have laptops we use in the sessions if you don't have one available.




Your teacher will give verbal and written feedback throughout the course.





Throughout your time learning with us, you will also have developed a whole range of skills that can be transferred from your course to a working environment, your home life or your own personal development.
Skills such as organisation and networking are all part of your learning journey along with decision making, problem solving and overcoming obstacles. All these skills will help you to become a confident, self-motivated person and will assist you on your chosen pathway.



Your teacher will discuss progression options and these will include; First steps in digital skills, Next Steps in Digital skills Computers, Digital functional skills and Getting started with courses.



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17/06/2026
22/07/2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday
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Concessions may be available based on income and benefit status

Helping you financially

  • English, maths and computing courses (up to level 1) are FREE subject to eligibility (adult learners aged 19+ at 31st August 2025)
  • Reduced course fees for non-qualification courses if you receive a qualifying benefit.
  • Qualification courses at Level 2 or below are FREE if your income is below £25,750
  • Discretionary Learner Support funding relating to cover fees, books etc (qualifications only) T&C apply.
  • Pay for your course in instalments via direct debit (over £100), ask for details.
  • 19+ Advanced Learner Loans for Level 3 courses and above – no repayments until you earn over £25,000

If you are unsure on what price you should pay, please contact us on 01609 536066 or email adultlearningservice@northyorks.gov.uk