EC-PC Office IT Basic User

Training Course

This online self-paced course will give you the core skills required to use Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. The course also covers general skills using Windows and working with files and folders.

Learn the basic IT skills that are required in most office jobs!

Learn by watching short video lessons

The course is made up of short bite-sized video lessons. You’ll learn step-by-step and won’t be overloaded with too much information and jargon.

Download practice files and exercises

You’ll be able to download the files used in the video lessons and try out what you’ve been shown. Additional exercises are also available to download for extra practice.

Get tutor support

Your EC-PC Tutor will support you during the course, answering any questions by email. Telephone and remote support is also available when appropriate.

Certification

You’ll get an e-certificate for each module that you pass. Complete all the required modules and you’ll obtain the EC-PC Office IT Basic User Certificate.

Course requirements

You’ll need to have some existing basic skills using Microsoft Office. If you have never used Microsoft Word and/or Microsoft Excel then our our Digital Skills for Work course will show you how to get started using each program. You’ll need a Windows PC, with a reliable broadband connection, installed with Microsoft 365. The recommended browser to view the course is Google Chrome.

Cost

£200

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the course start?

The course has a flexible start date – you can join the course at any time.

How long does it take to complete the course?

You’ll work through the lessons for each module at your own pace. As a rough estimate if you complete a few lessons a day then the course would take a few months to complete.

What is the pass mark for each module assessment?

The pass mark is 70%.

What happens if I fail an assessment?

We’ll tell you the topics that you need to revise. When you’re ready you can resit the assessment.

Is there a time limit to complete the course?

You’ll get 12 months to complete the course.

Will I be able to access the video lessons after I complete the course?

Yes, you’ll be able to login to the course for 12 months from your start date.

Funding Opportunities

If you live in Scotland you could be eligible to apply for funding to pay for the course with an SDS Individual Training Account (ITA) from Skills Development Scotland.

You can apply for ITA funding if you are 16 or over and you are:

– unemployed and on benefits

– not working and have no income

– employed with an annual income less than £22,000

– self-employed with an annual income less than £22,000

You will not be eligible to apply for ITA funding if you are in education or involved in any other SDS funded programme.

FAQs

Q: I am currently on benefits, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?

A: Yes

Q: I have no income but my partner/husband/wife works, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?

A: Yes

Q: I am self-employed and earn less than £22,000 per annum, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?

A: Yes

Q: I am employed and earn less than £22,000 per annum, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?

A: Yes

Q: How do I apply for ITA funding?

A: Complete an online application on the My World of Work website.

Apply Online

What did others think of this course…

"I found the video lessons were a great way to learn the material. You could simply play each lesson over again if you needed to. I liked the fact that I could do as much as I wanted to at a time, which made it easy to fit into my life."

Sandra McCracken

"The course was very easy to follow, everything was explained very clearly, the videos were especially helpful."

Fiona McCready

"The tutor was very clear in explaining everything and was very encouraging. I really benefited from the exercises. I now feel confident with the basics which was why I applied for this course. I would definitely recommend it."

Angela Hatfield

"I found it useful to contact my course tutor at any time. I felt he was available when I needed support or to answer questions. I thought the video then practise worked well. The course was very well structured and easy to follow."

Sandra Ferguson

"Well structured course and easy to follow, with a friendly and approachable tutor that was available whenever help is needed."

Sophie Laidler

"Felt the online videos were excellent and clearly showed the viewer in simple terms how to carry out each task. All communication was excellent and very prompt reply from tutor. Would recommend the course to all."

Paula Milne

"What I liked about the course was being able to watch the videos many times to make sure that I had understood each topic. If I encountered a problem I only had to email the course tutor with the problem and he would email back a solution."

Michael Rennie

"The videos were excellent and very easy to follow. I would recommend anyone to do this course even as a refresher."

Jaqueline Nicholson

"Currently refreshing my knowledge of Office based programmes. Finding the course easy to follow, and well delivered, great communication all around."

Niki Mackay

EC-PC Office IT Basic User

Training Course

This online self-paced course will give you the core skills required to use Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. The course also covers general skills using Windows and working with files and folders.

The course consists of the following 4 online modules:

Sign up for a free demo of some of our Basic User lessons!

Frequently Asked Questions

Funding Opportunities

If you live in Scotland you could be eligible to apply for funding to pay for the course with an SDS Individual Training Account (ITA) from Skills Development Scotland.

You can apply for ITA funding if you are 16 or over and you are:

– unemployed and on benefits

– not working and have no income

– employed with an annual income less than £22,000

– self-employed with an annual income less than £22,000

You will not be eligible to apply for ITA funding if you are in education or involved in any other SDS funded programme.

FAQs

Q: I am currently on benefits, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?

A: Yes

Q: I have no income but my partner/husband/wife works, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?

A: Yes

Q: I am self-employed and earn less than £22,000 per annum, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?

A: Yes

Q: I am employed and earn less than £22,000 per annum, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?

A: Yes

Q: How do I apply for ITA funding?

A: Complete an online application on the My World of Work website.

Apply Online

"I found the video lessons were a great way to learn the material. You could simply play each lesson over again if you needed to. I liked the fact that I could do as much as I wanted to at a time, which made it easy to fit into my life."

"The course was very easy to follow, everything was explained very clearly, the videos were especially helpful."

"The tutor was very clear in explaining everything and was very encouraging. I really benefited from the exercises. I now feel confident with the basics which was why I applied for this course. I would definitely recommend it."

"I found it useful to contact my course tutor at any time. I felt he was available when I needed support or to answer questions. I thought the video then practise worked well. The course was very well structured and easy to follow."

"Well structured course and easy to follow, with a friendly and approachable tutor that was available whenever help is needed."

"Felt the online videos were excellent and clearly showed the viewer in simple terms how to carry out each task. All communication was excellent and very prompt reply from tutor. Would recommend the course to all."

"What I liked about the course was being able to watch the videos many times to make sure that I had understood each topic. If I encountered a problem I only had to email the course tutor with the problem and he would email back a solution."

"The videos were excellent and very easy to follow. I would recommend anyone to do this course even as a refresher."

"Currently refreshing my knowledge of Office based programmes. Finding the course easy to follow, and well delivered, great communication all around."

EC-PC Office IT Basic User

Training Course

This online self-paced course will give you the core skills required to use Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. The course also covers general skills using Windows and working with files and folders.

The course consists of the following 4 online modules:

Sign up for a free demo of some of our Basic User lessons!

Frequently Asked Questions

Funding Opportunities

If you live in Scotland you could be eligible to apply for funding to pay for the course with an SDS Individual Training Account (ITA) from Skills Development Scotland.

You can apply for ITA funding if you are 16 or over and you are:

– unemployed and on benefits

– not working and have no income

– employed with an annual income less than £22,000

– self-employed with an annual income less than £22,000

You will not be eligible to apply for ITA funding if you are in education or involved in any other SDS funded programme.

FAQs

Q: I am currently on benefits, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?

A: Yes

Q: I have no income but my partner/husband/wife works, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?

A: Yes

Q: I am self-employed and earn less than £22,000 per annum, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?

A: Yes

Q: I am employed and earn less than £22,000 per annum, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?

A: Yes

Q: How do I apply for ITA funding?

A: Complete an online application on the My World of Work website.

Apply Online

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"I found the video lessons were a great way to learn the material. You could simply play each lesson over again if you needed to. I liked the fact that I could do as much as I wanted to at a time, which made it easy to fit into my life."

"The course was very easy to follow, everything was explained very clearly, the videos were especially helpful."

"The tutor was very clear in explaining everything and was very encouraging. I really benefited from the exercises. I now feel confident with the basics which was why I applied for this course. I would definitely recommend it."

"I found it useful to contact my course tutor at any time. I felt he was available when I needed support or to answer questions. I thought the video then practise worked well. The course was very well structured and easy to follow."

"Well structured course and easy to follow, with a friendly and approachable tutor that was available whenever help is needed."

"Felt the online videos were excellent and clearly showed the viewer in simple terms how to carry out each task. All communication was excellent and very prompt reply from tutor. Would recommend the course to all."

"What I liked about the course was being able to watch the videos many times to make sure that I had understood each topic. If I encountered a problem I only had to email the course tutor with the problem and he would email back a solution."

"The videos were excellent and very easy to follow. I would recommend anyone to do this course even as a refresher."

"Currently refreshing my knowledge of Office based programmes. Finding the course easy to follow, and well delivered, great communication all around."