ECDL course

kateab

Some FE colleges have IT learning centres where you can do qualis like ECDL on flexible learning ie you book time to come in, work through books and there's a tutor floating around if you need help. I worked in one for a while when I was doing some casual work at Preston College and they seem to do them still:

http://www.preston.ac.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=68&Itemid=77

(it also states certain benefits get fees waived). You wouldn't lose benefits as you would still be available for work - if you got a job, you could just switch the times you attend the learning centre. You decide how quickly you do the hours.

You could possibly start with shorter/Level 1 courses as ECDL can be hard work!

hth

kateab

LittleVoice

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

I think that you mean ILA (Individual Learning Account); now there was the daddy of all !!!! ups!

Yes, I came back and corrected it and then saw your post.

I believe a scheme with the same name is still operating in some constituent parts of the UK (Wales?).

orangeslimes

LittleVoice wrote: »

Yes, I came back and corrected it and then saw your post.

I believe a scheme with the same name is still operating in some constituent parts of the UK (Wales?).

It does. ILA Scotland will grant you £200 towards a course if you earn less than £18000 a year.

JemmaLouise_3

I like the courses with that preston one but none of the colleges or uni''s near me do anything like that