Short Course

Introduction to Computing

Want a free and easy way to gain computing skills? This course is ideal! Suitable for those with few or no computing skills, it can also be used as a refresher course for slightly more experienced users.

When

26 February 25 –
29 November 25

Where

Mosgiel Library 7 Hartstonge Avenue
Mosgiel, Otago 9024,
New Zealand

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About the course

The flexibility of the course allows you to start at any time and to work at a pace that suits you with help from a facilitator when required. Topics covered include an introductory course to Word, Excel and Powerpoint basics. The skills you gain in this course are a good pathway into certificates in computing and business administration.

2025 course dates and delivery

This course will be delivered again from 2025 and is offered over one-year, part-time. 

It's taught at our Mosgiel Community Learning Centre.

Address: 7 Hartstonge Avenue, Mosgiel

Phone: 0800 762 786 and ask for Kelly Clark
Email: CDPFOL@op.ac.nz   

Course fee

Free!

Entry requirements

Open entry.

Timing

Check out our Mosgiel Community Learning Centre page for the timetable.

Additional documentation

You must supply certified copies of proof of identity e.g. passport or birth certificate.

You will study

  • Windows Basics
  • Introductory Word
  • Excel
  • Powerpoint
  • Internet/email
  • File management
  • Google Drive and documents management

Your workload

This course is flexible so that you can work at a pace that suits you.

Further study options

Build upon your skills and boost your employment potential with our New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) (Level 3). This programme is offered at our Dunedin campus over one semester full-time.

For further information

Phone: 0800 762 786 and ask for Kelly Clark
Email: CDPFOL@op.ac.nz