Computer courses
We can help you choose the right course and get you started. Once you're up and running, you can log on and learn whenever it suits you, wherever you have access to the Internet - at home or work, or at your local library.- Learning Services
- Courses in Libraries
- Computer Courses
- Solihull Learning Shop
- Learndirect Courses
- Skills for Life
Learndirect ICT courses
With Learndirect courses in Solihull Libraries you can:
- Develop Computers skills in particular areas to suit your needs, such as word-processing or Powerpoint; or
- Complete a set of courses and sit the tests for New CLAIT and CLAIT Plus qualifications at Solihull Central Library or Chelmsley Wood Library.
You do your learning on the Learndirect website, where the tutorials are on-screen and easy to follow.
Staff are available for course enrolments and support with your courses at:
Solihull Central Library (0121 704 6974) - on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Castle Bromwich Library (0121 747-3708) - Tuesdays
Chelmsley Wood Library (0121 788 4391) - on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Hobs Moat Library (0121 743 4592) - Fridays
Kingshurst Library (0121 770 3451) - on Thursdays
Marston Green Library (0121 779-2131) - Mondays
Just ring for an appointment.
What courses are available?
Some of the most popular computer courses include:
- Introduction to using your computer
- Word-processing
- Spreadsheets
- Databases
- PowerPoint presentations
- Internet and e-mail
Basic Computer tuition for the over-50s
If you're over 50 and are looking to get started with using a computer, e-mail or the internet, you may prefer to have one-to-one lessons with an computer tutor from Age Concern.