Who is the course aimed at?

This course is for Staffordshire residents aged 19 and over who wish to develop internet skills further to be able to gain more savings online approach and to be able to shop, eat and travel taking advantage of discounts and access a range of deals and be reimbursed for shopping using cash back and access and download everyday manuals and brochures.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Course content

The course looks to help in everyday internet savings by using a range of features and savings offered online and will help you look at built in browser saving and comparison tools as well as apps and sites that promote and save you money with dining, travel and shopping such as Groupon and Wowcher. Learners will also be able to gain an understanding of the use of current favoured commerce sites such as Temu and Shein and look at online marketplaces for buying and selling products and clothing using Vinted ad eBay. Furthermore you will explore payment options including the use of mobile payments, PayPal and Klarna and understand the safety and security that comes with it. Stretching your purchases to reward you via cash back and voucher codes will also be explored and demonstrated to show how you can benefit from these rewards. Learners will also practice how to obtain manuals for appliances and devices and download to save to folders and the cloud for quick access and sharing.

Learning methods

Teaching will include tutor led sessions in small groups, 1:1 tuition, tutor demonstration, quizzes, and practical exercises. You will work at your own pace and will complete the activities using your device or the library computer. You learning progress will be recorded.

Learning Support

Your tutor will support you throughout your learning journey. Your tutor will get to know you and what you want to achieve from the course and include this in the delivery of sessions. You will also have the opportunity to have some one-to-one time with your tutor.

Course assessments

Throughout the course you will complete a number of tasks relevant to your learning. Your tutor will give you feedback throughout using an Individual Learning Plan. The Individual Learning Plan records your learning and your achievement.

Learning materials

You will need to provide your Date of Birth, Postcode and proof of ID (passport, national ID card, driver’s licence). For the session you will need a pen, a note pad and a documents folder. For homework you will need an internet connected device, either a PC, a laptop, an iPad, tablet or smart phone – you could do this at your local library.

What can learners do next after this course?

Throughout the course your tutor will provide you with information and advice about other learning opportunities. When you have completed this course, you can progress onto another digital skills course. You may also want to gain a qualification to help you develop more skills for everyday life or for employment. You can also learn at home using Learn My Way, Skillswise or BBC Bitesize websites.

Locations, Dates and times

This course is delivered at various locations and dates, so please choose the location and dates most suitable for you from the options below.

Classroom based delivery

Newcastle 

14/01/2025 to 11/02/2025, 01.00pm – 03.00pm, Tuesdays at:

Newcastle Library, Castle House, Barracks Road, Newcastle ST5 1BL

Stafford

15/01/2025 to 12/02/2025, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Wednesdays at:

Holmcroft Library, 40 Holmcroft Road, Stafford ST16 1JF

Are there any fees?

This course is fully funded so there are no course fees.

Who delivers this course?

All of our courses are delivered by expert local learning partners across Staffordshire.  This course is delivered by: Staffordshire Community Learning

How to enrol on this course and find out more?

Please contact Staffordshire Community Learning on the details below:

Direct Delivery Unit

Ben Murphy

Telephone 01543 334537

Email communitylearning@staffordshire.gov.uk