Courses

SCC Academy offers three different course formats, allowing learners to tailor their studies around other commitments. All courses include the same materials and learning experiences, differing only in the length that the course takes to complete.

In addition to learning the fundamentals of computing, individuals will be encouraged to take part in projects and a range of energising activities designed to promote teamwork and essential social skills needed for employment.

During breaks, learners will have the opportunity to enjoy some downtime with their cohort in the breakout area where refreshments are available.

Accelerated Course
Extended Course
Stand-alone Sessions

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Learn the Essential Digital Skills and soft skills in a short timeframe. This course runs from 09:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday for 9 consecutive weekdays. Learners will be taught the fundamentals of computing, refine their soft skills and learn how to create a CV, practice interview techniques and find a job online. All participants will be provided with personalised feedback and further online learning opportunities following their completion of the course.

IT Fundamentals

Setting up your PC
Navigating and creating files and folders
Creating an Outlook account
Using Teams

Day 1

The Internet

Connecting to the internet
Using search engines and web browsers
Sending and receiving emails

Day 2

Desktop Publishing

Creating documents using Word
Importing information from different sources

Day 3

Collaborative Technologies

Using Social Media
Looking at appropriate online communication
Implementing security including antivirus software
Using USB flash drives

Day 4

Presentation Software

Creating presentations using PowerPoint
Producing an interactive CV
Using hyperlinks

Day 5

Spreadsheet Software

Creating a spreadsheet
Using simple formulae and filters to collate information
Inputting data from invoices

Day 6

Using IT Mobile Devices

Navigating a mobile OS
Downloading and using apps including MS Teams
Taking, downloading and manipulating images

Day 7

CV Writing

Creating CV’s including personal statements
Adapting design and layout
Looking at keywords for job applications

Day 8

Applying for a Job

Finding a job online
Preparing for an interview

Day 9

To express an interest in this course, please click on the button below and complete the form, ticking the Accelerated Course option in question 7.

Expression of Interest Form

Learn the Essential Digital Skills and soft skills in an extended timeframe. This course runs from 10:00 to 13:00, Monday to Friday over the period of a month. Learners will be taught the fundamentals of computing, refine their soft skills and learn how to create a CV, practice interview techniques and find a job online. All participants will be provided with personalised feedback and further online learning opportunities following their completion of the course.

IT Fundamentals

Setting up your PC
Navigating and creating files and folders
Creating an Outlook account
Using Teams

Days 1 and 2

The Internet

Connecting to the internet
Using search engines and web browsers
Sending and receiving emails

Days 3 and 4

Desktop Publishing

Creating documents using Word
Importing information from different sources

Days 5 and 6

Collaborative Technologies

Using Social Media
Looking at appropriate online communication
Implementing security including antivirus software
Using USB flash drives

Days 7 and 8

Presentation Software

Creating presentations using PowerPoint
Producing an interactive CV
Using hyperlinks

Days 9 and 10

Spreadsheet Software

Creating a spreadsheet
Using simple formulae and filters to collate information
Inputting data from invoices

Days 11 and 12

Using IT Mobile Devices

Navigating a mobile OS
Downloading and using apps including MS Teams
Capturing, downloading and manipulating images

Days 13 and 14

CV Writing

Creating CV’s including personal statements
Adapting design and layout
Looking at keywords for job applications

Days 15 and 16

Applying for a Job

Finding a job online
Preparing for an interview

Days 17 and 18

To express an interest in this course, please click on the button below and complete the form, ticking the Extended Course option in question 7.

Expression of Interest Form

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Pick and choose the individual sessions that will help develop your specific needs further through a light-touch overview of a chosen subject. Stand alone sessions run daily from 13:45 to 15:00 and 15:15 to 16:30 and allow individuals to strengthen their understanding in a range of topics to enhance their skillset. Participants are required to have an active email account to access these sessions.

IT Fundamentals

Setting up your PC
Navigating and creating files and folders
Creating an Outlook account
Using Teams

Session 1

The Internet

Connecting to the internet
Using search engines and web browsers
Sending and receiving emails

Session 2

Desktop Publishing

Creating documents using Word
Importing information from different sources

Session 3

Collaborative Technologies

Using Social Media
Looking at appropriate online communication

Session 4

Presentation Software

Creating presentations using PowerPoint
Producing an interactive CV
Using hyperlinks

Session 5

Spreadsheet Software

Creating a spreadsheet
Using simple formulae and filters to collate information
Inputting data from invoices

Session 6

CV Writing

Creating CV’s including personal statements
Adapting design and layout
Looking at keywords for job applications

Session 8

Applying for a Job

Finding a job online
Preparing for an interview

Session 9

Cover Letters

Tailoring a cover letter based on a job choice
Looking at appropriate layout and language

Session 10

Drop-in 1:1

An opportunity for individuals to work 1:1 with a coach to develop skills from any stand-alone session

Session 11

To express an interest in this course, please click on the button below and complete the form, ticking the Stand Alone Sessions option in question 7.

Expression of Interest Form