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Thanks to recent funding from the Department for the Economy, W5 LIFE is partnering with East and Mid Antrim Council to offer a Digital Navigators programme exploring numeracy and digital skills for life. This programme is free for eligible participants.
Who is this programme for?
Digital Navigators is open to residents of Mid & East Antrim Borough, over 40 years of age, who have not attained Level C or equivalent in Maths or Numeracy to enhance their numeracy skills and increase their confidence.
Programme overview
Over 8-10 sessions, learners will acquire essential digital and numeracy skills, which will be delivered through a blended approach, online and face-to-face. Participants will earn an OCN NI Level 2 Award in Digital Skills for Life and Work. Topics that will be covered include:
- Word Processing: Advanced editing, formatting, table creation, and graphic insertion using industry-standard software.
- Spreadsheet Software: Data management, analysis, and visualisation through charts and graphs.
- Presentation Software: Professional presentation creation with multimedia elements.
- Numeracy Skills: Building maths confidence and skills covering an understanding of everyday number skills with an informal and flexible approach tailored to the individual.
- Interpersonal Skills: Helping you gain self-confidence in entering or re-entering the world of work. Communication skills, organisation skills, work ethics, body language and more.
This qualification will support those looking to upskill, return to work or pursue a career change. It enables learners to build skills across various vocational areas and enhance essential core skills, including career preparation, presentation and teamwork.
This programme starts on Tuesday 18 March.
For further information or to register for a place on this programme, click here.