Digital Skills & Photography
We have a wide range of digital skills & photography courses suitable for a beginner through to advanced learners. A 2018 report conducted by Lloyds Bank UK Consumer Digital Index found that in the UK:
- 11.3 million people (21%) lack the full basic digital skills
- 4.3 million (8%) have no basic digital skills at all
- 5.4 million working adults (10%) are without basic digital skills
- people with a registered disability are 4 times as likely to be offline
- 28% of those aged 60+ are offline.
These statistics undoubtedly prove the need for essential digital skills, especially for adults.
Research has shown that those with high digital engagement see lifestyle and health benefits from this: 87% say it helps them to connect better with friends and family and 84% say it helps them to organise their life.
No matter what your ability or starting point, we have a course to suit you. Please call 01642 527904 for an informal chat or book a initial assessment.
Did you know that we also have digital Distance Learning courses to develop your knowledge, understanding and competence in a range of different IT areas in the comfort of your own home?
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This course is designed to provide learners with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to effectively use Microsoft Word for word processing tasks.
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Advanced Microsoft Word Skills
This course is designed for individuals who are already comfortable with the basics and want to deepen their understanding of Word's powerful features.
You will learn advanced techniques such as using styles and advanced formatting, creating complex tables, and mastering mail merge for personalised documents.
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Digital Photography for Improvers
The Improvers Photography Course is designed to help aspiring photographers take their skills to the next level in the digital realm. This course is ideal for individuals who have a basic understanding of photography and want to explore the intricacies of digital techniques, enhance their composition skills, and unleash their creative potential. Over the course of several sessions, participants will delve into various aspects of digital photography, learning new techniques, refining their abilities, and gaining confidence in their artistic vision.
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During this course, you will use popular tools like Canva and Microsoft photos where you will edit your work and learn various techniques such as Double exposure images, Family trees, collages and Logos.
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In the course, learners will learn and identify camera controls such as Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO etc. Learners will learn key Photography terminology and how to create aesthetically pleasing images and be introduced to a range of different subjects such as Portraits, Landscapes, buildings etc.
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Exploring Editing Software for Photography
The Exploring Editing Software for Photography Course is designed to empower photographers with the knowledge and skills to harness the full potential of editing software and elevate their images to new heights. In this course, participants will dive into the world of digital post-processing, exploring various editing software tools, techniques, and workflows. Through a series of hands-on sessions, participants will gain confidence in their ability to enhance and transform their photographs, unlocking a new level of creative expression.
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