Computing, Digital and IT
Join a digital course this September.
Learning all about technology can be daunting but as the world becomes more digitally advanced, it’s important to have a good digital skills so that you’re able to engage in everyday life, at work or for your studies.
Our computing, digital and IT workshops and courses will help to develop your online confidence and skills, whatever your goals.
Why learn computing, digital and IT with us:
Gain in-demand skills: Joining a computing, digital or IT course can provide you with in-demand skills that are highly sought after in today’s job market. With technology playing an important role in all industries, there is a growing demand for professionals with IT skills.
Increased digital literacy: If you’re feeling trapped at your current job level, improving your computing, digital and IT skills can give you a competitive edge over your colleagues, helping you achieve your promotion goals faster.
Enhanced creativity and innovation: Studying a computing, digital or IT course such as digital marketing can help enhance your creativity and innovation. You will be able to explore new ideas, hobbies and projects and bring them to life in exciting and innovative ways.
I learnt how to make my own CV and upload it to different companies and job vacancies. The digital skills team also helped with introducing me to Zoom to have an online interview. I also had a careers appointment and discussed my strengths & skills and job opportunities.
Skill Up Workshops
What is a Skill Up workshop? If you want to access services, learn how to use a particular device, search for information quickly, save money or even improve your employment prospects, our Skill Up workshops are for you. They’re casual drop-in sessions and no booking needs to be made in advance to attend!
Whatever your motive, your needs will be built into your workshop at a level which is right for you. These sessions are available at all MAES centres and in other community venues.
Our 2024/25 Skill Up timetable for September to December is as follows:
- Mondays – 9:30am-12:00pm at Forum Learning
- Mondays – 12:30pm-3:00pm at Greenheys Adult Learning Centre
- Wednesdays – 12:30pm-3:00pm at Gorton Hub
- Wednesdays – 12:30pm-3:00pm at Withington Adult Learning Centre
- Wednesdays – 12:30pm-3:00pm at Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre
- Fridays – 9:30am-12:00pm at Longsight Library and Learning Centre
Find a digital skills course that suits your needs
Our courses are designed to develop your digital skills for work and everyday life. Before you start your course our team of tutors will carefully access your current skills to ensure you join a course at the right level for you.
Digital Nature is a two-day workshop which focuses on how to use your smartphone to capture the great outdoors. If you’re interested in learning how to use your phone to identify plants and birds, taking and organising photos and videos or appreciating nature and improving your wellbeing then this course is for you.
This is the course for you if you are starting out using devices and want to know the basics. This course will introduce you to different devices, develop your confidence and start you on your journey in using your digital skills and the internet more often.
If you are looking to develop your skills and knowledge in using Microsoft applications for work, then this course is for you. You will learn how to confidently use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and file management for the workplace. You will also become more efficient using 365 and Teams.
This course is for you if you want to develop your digital skills for work and at home. You’ll learn how to use different devices for handling information, creating and editing, communicating, and transacting while remaining safe, secure and responsible online.
View more information about Entry 3/Level 1 Essential Digital Skills >
If you would like to learn about cybercrime and the risks and effects it has on individuals and organisations, this is the course for you! Understand forms of cybercrime and motives and know about protective methods to be cyber safe.
View more information about Level 1 Award in Being Cybersafe >
If you’re interested in the world of digital marketing, this introductory course will enable you to learn and explore the fundamentals of digital marketing and see if it’s the right career path for you. You will learn to improve your digital skills for the creation of digital marketing content and take the first steps towards a career in this sector.
View more information about Level 1 Introduction to Digital Marketing >
With this course you can expect to learn about cybercrime and protective methods to be cyber safe. You will explore different forms of cybercrime and motives, while understanding the risks and effects it has on individuals and organisations.
View more information about Level 2 Award in Cybersecurity >
This course is ideal if you have your own small business and want to develop your digital skills to promote it online, or if you’re considering a career in Digital Marketing. Learn about presentation software, make a career plan and design a social media marketing proposal/campaign.
View more information about Level 2 Award/Certificate in Digital Marketing >
This course will enhance your awareness of digital office essentials, developing your practical IT skills and building your working knowledge of common software applications, including spreadsheets, word processing and presentations.
View more information about Level 2 Award/Certificate in Digital Office Essentials >
The Level 3 Certificate in Networking and Cybersecurity has been designed by industry experts to prepare potential learners for job roles that require specific digital and IT skills within networking and cybersecurity. You will learn about project management, ethical hacking and more.
View more information about Level 3 Certificate in Networking and Cybersecurity >
Career and progression
Taking a course in computing, digital or IT can help lead to lots of job and progression opportunities including the following:
- Social media marketer
- Cyber security analyst
- Office administrator
- IT technical support officer
- Data entry clerk
Find a course local to you
MAES has eight education centres spread across Manchester. With majority of our learners living within 10 minutes of our centres, we’re confident we’ll be able to cater to your education needs where you are.
Finance your education
If you claim benefits or have a low income, we may be able to provide financial support to help you complete your course. This support can cover transport, childcare or technology. You can also choose to take out an advanced learner loan to help cover any fees associated with your course.
