Rock your LinkedIn Profile

Course aims

LinkedIn is an online platform, which is specifically used to showcase yourself from a business and job search perspective. It gives you the ability to show potential employers who you are via your profile. Not only is your profile the first professional impression of you when recruiters and employers use LinkedIn to search for candidates but it also demonstrates credibility in your industry and highlights your achievements. By the end of this course you will know have a basic understanding of how to use Linkedin and how to set up your own Linkedin profile

Course length

3 Guided Learning Hours. The course is usually a 1 x 3hr session.

Who is this course for?

This course is for anyone interested in looking for a new job or career or anyone who wants to raise his or her profile to potential employers. 

Support if you are registered unemployed, looking for a job or a better job – Route to Work
As part of your programme of learning, we will support you to develop the skills you need to get a job or a better job, such as CV writing, application forms, interviews and working in a team. Your tutor will discuss your individual learning and development needs to agree with you which of our Route to Work short courses will best suit your needs and enrol you on these modules.

Will I gain any qualifications?

No. This is a course to develop your skills further. There is no qualification awarded, but you will receive a certificate from Birmingham Adult Education Service.

Do I need any prior knowledge, skills or qualifications?

This course is suitable for those who have the skills to complete an online course. You should be familiar with using a computer, mouse, keyboard or tablet and the internet.

Course content

By the end of these courses you will be able to create and edit your own online Linkedin profile.

What could this course lead to?

This course is part of our digital skills curriculum and it could lead on to many of our qualification and community learning courses such as How to Setup a Social Media Campaign or Graphic Design.

How will I learn?

Learning will take place either in a classroom or online from your home using Birmingham Adult Education Services Virtual Learning Environment (VLE - Moodle) which is a secure online tool to support you with your studies. It has been designed to complement teaching and offers a flexible addition to studying with us. Various other tools like Microsoft Teams, Zoom & Padlet will be used to enhance teaching & learning.

You will be able to access resources, engage in online activities, study independently, and participate in group discussions with your teacher

Once you are enrolled your teacher will provide you with an enrolment key and show you how to access the resource.

What materials or equipment will I need to provide?

You will need to have access at home to:

• A laptop, computer or tablet which is connected to the internet
• Notepad and pen – you will need to take notes during the online sessions and a folder to store hand-outs and completed exercises

What we require of you as a learner?

Regular attendance is essential for you to succeed. You will be expected to attend the full course. Work at home will need to be completed punctually and sent to your teacher for marking. You will need to ensure that you allow sufficient time for self-study and complete any homework set

Useful website(s)

For more information about Birmingham Adult Education Service: www.learnbaes.ac.uk

Linkedin home page https://www.linkedin.com/

How to Stay Safe Online

Course Aims

This course will show you how to keep you and your family safe when using the internet.

Course Length

3 guided learning hours

Who Is This Course For?

This is a short course for Adults (19+) who would like to learn about the online risks and threats and learn some simple skills to minimise the risks and stay safe online.

Will I Gain Any Qualification?

No.

Do I Need Any Prior Knowledge, Skills Or Qualifications?

You should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows.

Content

By the end of the course you will be able to:
• Identify a scam email
• Understand the threats of Malware and Viruses
• Choose a strong password
• Report cyber bullying or other online concerns

What Could This Course Lead To?

At the end of the course, your tutor will check your skills to see what you are ready to do next.
Following completion of this course you will be able to progress onto other IT courses for example IT Skills for Employment Level 1 qualifications

How Will I Learn?

• Learning will take place initially in a classroom environment.
• You will be able to access resources, engage in online activities, study independently, and participate in group discussions with your teacher. You will record your own progress and have your work checked.
• Once you are enrolled your teacher will provide you with an enrolment key and show you how to access the resource.

What Materials Or Equipment Will I Need To Provide? (online courses only)

You will need to have access at home to:
• A laptop, computer or a tablet which is connected to the internet

• Microsoft Office 365 which we will provide for free when you enrol on one of our courses
• Notepad and pen – you will need to take notes during the online sessions and a folder to store hand-outs and completed exercises

What We Require Of You As A Learner?

• To attend the full 3hr session.

Useful Website(s)

• For more information about Birmingham Adult Education Service: www.learnbaes.ac.uk
• Microsoft support website https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb

Learn to code

Course Aims

To develop skills to understand and learn basic coding techniques. This course is a good starting point for anyone wanting to explore coding/programming.

Course Length

20 Guided Learning Hours. Courses are usually 5 x 2hrs per week.

Who Is This Course For?

Those with some IT skills and a keen interest in the more logical programming side of IT. Those wishing to progress into jobs in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) industries and in the digital skills sector. Coding is part of the new Digital Agenda and is being taught in schools, colleges and to adults. If you want to find out what it’s all about this is the course for you.

Will I Gain Any Qualifications?

No. This is a course to develop your skills further. There is no qualification awarded, but you will receive a certificate from Birmingham Adult Education Service.

Do I Need Any Prior Knowledge, Skills Or Qualifications?

This course is not suitable for complete beginners. You do not need any previous IT qualifications but you will need a logical mind and a very keen interest in computer coding in general. You will need knowledge of using a QWERTY keyboard. You must also have English and Maths skills at Level 1 or above.

Course Content

By the end of these courses you will be able to use basic coding in languages such as BBC Microbit, Python and JavaScript and be able to identify and repair coding errors in a program.

What Could This Course Lead To?

This course is part of our digital pathway and could support your future employment in technical fields such as programming, project management, creative digital arts and working for such employers as HS2. It will also support you to design your own website as well as other courses we offer such as: How To Set Up A Social Media Campaign, How To Build A Computer and other level 1 IT Qualifications.

How Will I Learn?

• Learning will take place initially in a classroom environment and then online from your home using Birmingham Adult Education Services Virtual Learning Environment (VLE - Moodle) which is a secure online tool to support you with your studies. It has been designed to complement teaching and offers a flexible addition to studying with us. Various other tools like Microsoft Teams, Zoom & Padlet will be used to enhance teaching & learning.
• You will be able to access resources, engage in online activities, study independently, and participate in group discussions with your teacher. You will record your own progress and have your work checked regularly throughout the course.
• Once you are enrolled your teacher will provide you with an enrolment key and show you how to access the resource.

What Materials Or Equipment Will I Need To Provide?

You will need to have access at home to:

• A laptop, computer which is connected to the internet
• Notepad and pen – you will need to take notes during the online sessions and a folder to store hand-outs and completed exercises
• You will need to have an email account and having access to online storage is advisable.

What We Require Of You As A Learner?

• Regular attendance is essential for you to succeed
• You will be expected to attend the full course
• Work at home will need to be completed punctually and sent to your teacher for marking
• You will need to ensure that you allow sufficient time for self-study and complete any homework set

Useful Website(s)

• For more information about Birmingham Adult Education Service: www.learnbaes.ac.uk

Introduction to Graphic Design Level 1 (Award)

Course aims

This exciting new course introduces you to industry standard graphics and imaging and software. In this unit you will develop an understanding of the different types of digital graphics and how they are used. You will research and plan design ideas in response to a client brief and learn how to manipulate digital graphics using photo and vector editing techniques to create bitmap and vector graphics for specific purposes. This unit also allows you to obtain feedback on your work for review and further development.

Course length

48 hours. Courses are usually 1 x 2 hrs per week or 1 x 3 hours per week.

Who is this course for?

Adults (19+) who would like to develop their computer skills for everyday life and work and achieve a level 1 qualification

Will I gain any qualification?

Yes, level 1 award qualification. There is no exam and the assessment is based on a portfolio of work created during the course. You will do these in the classroom as and when you are ready. You will have lots of chance to practise the skills you need in class before you do the assignments for your portfolio. All our Digital Skills courses embed development of study, English, maths and job skills to help prepare you for study at higher levels and improve work prospects.

Do I need any prior knowledge, skills or qualifications?

Your English, maths and IT skills will be assessed before you join the course to make sure that the course is the right level for you.

Content

By the end of the course you will be able to:
• Understand digital graphics.
• Describe how digital graphics are used for different purposes.
• Identify digital graphics file formats and their uses.
• Describe how purpose and audience influence the design and layout of digital graphics.
• Be able to plan digital graphics to meet client requirements.
• Obtain appropriate ready-made assets with consideration of file format and identify and record sources.
• Understanding copyright and intellectual property law in relation to creative works, obtaining permission, acknowledging sources/referencing.
• Generate design ideas.
• Obtain assets for use in digital graphics.
• Identify legal issues that need to be considered when creating digital graphics
• Be able to create and manipulate digital graphics.
• Be able to review digital graphics.
• Review how well the digital graphics meet client requirements, making suggestions for further improvements.

What could this course lead to?

At the end of the course, your tutor will check your skills to see what you are ready to do next: Level 2 Graphics or other IT Qualification or the next step towards higher education such as an access course.

How will I learn?

• Use of Learner portal and Moodle (online course to support your learning)
• The teacher showing you things
• Talking with other learners
• Doing tasks with other learners
• Using computers
• Your tutor will give regular feedback on what do well and what you need to do to improve
• You will use an online Individual Learning Plan (e-Trackr) which sets targets that are personal to you. Targets will be added throughout the course to develop your IT skills and support your journey to achieve long term goals. Your tutor will give you regular feedback on what you are doing well and what you need to do to improve.

What we require of you as a learner?

• Regular attendance is essential for you to succeed
• Work at home will need to be completed punctually and sent to your tutor for marking
• You will need to ensure that you allow sufficient time for self-study and complete any homework set
• You will be expected to complete all end of unit exams and complete the full course
Support if you are registered unemployed, looking for a job or a better job – Route to Work
As part of your programme of learning, we will support you to develop the skills you need to get a job or a better job, such as CV writing, application forms, interviews and working in a team. Your tutor will discuss your individual learning and development needs to agree with you which of our Route to Work short courses will best suit your needs and enrol you on these modules.

Useful website(s)

• www.learnbaes.ac.uk
• https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk

How to Create a Logo

Course Aims

This course will show you how to design a logo in 3 easy steps using Vectr. Take your logo idea from the cocktail serviette to reality with the most versatile vector graphics software on the market. Discover how Vectr gives you the flexibility to design logos that make an impression.

Course Length

3 guided learning hours

Who Is This Course For?

This is a short course for Adults (19+) who are familiar using the computer or laptop and would like to develop their computer skills and understanding to make a simple logo using free graphics software.

Will I Gain Any Qualification?

No.

Do I Need Any Prior Knowledge, Skills Or Qualifications?

You should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows.

Content

By the end of the course you will be able to:
• Download and install Vectr
• Follow easy-steps to create the end product
• Have a go and design your own and upload as per the instructions

What Could This Course Lead To?

At the end of the course, your tutor will check your skills to see what you are ready to do next.
Following completion of this course you will be able to progress onto IT Skills for Employment Level 1 qualification and other Level 1 IT courses including Web Design, Games and Animations Programming, Graphics Design as well as stand-alone modules, such as Learn To Code, How To Build A Computer, to name a few.

How Will I Learn?

• Learning will take place initially in a classroom environment.
• You will be able to access resources, engage in online activities, study independently, and participate in group discussions with your teacher. You will record your own progress and have your work checked.
• Once you are enrolled your teacher will provide you with an enrolment key and show you how to access the resource.
What Materials Or Equipment Will I Need To Provide? (online courses only)
You will need to have access at home to:
• A laptop, computer or a tablet which is connected to the internet
• Microsoft Office 365 which we will provide for free when you enrol on one of our courses
• Notepad and pen – you will need to take notes during the online sessions and a folder to store hand-outs and completed exercises

What We Require Of You As A Learner?

• To attend the full 3hr session.

Useful Website(s)

• For more information about Birmingham Adult Education Service: www.learnbaes.ac.uk
• Microsoft support website https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb