Schools, education and childcare Adult Education courses

Digital skills and IT

These courses are for:

  • Adults who would like to start using computers and other devices
  • Adults who would like to develop their online confidence and skills
  • Adults who would like to improve their digital skills for life and/or work (first job, progression in work and specialist areas)

You will learn to:

  • Communicate, collaborate and share with others
  • Manage your online activities on different platforms for different purposes (studying, working, entrepreneurship)
  • Use online services and buy things securely online
  • Create and edit documents and digital media
  • Find, manage and store information
  • Be cyber safe (protecting your privacy and data)
  • Work in an efficient and effective manner, for remote and hybrid working/studying
  • Manage data effectively (spreadsheets)

Courses are delivered from Manchester Adult Education Services adult learning centres. See venues. 

If you have any questions about our courses, centres or how to apply, call our support team on 0161 219 6733 or email maes.info@manchester.gov.uk

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