Learning ICT Skills

What are ICT Skills?

Information Communication Technology or ICT skills are the skills you need to be able to access computers and the software packages that run on them. The term is used for an industry built on computer-based gathering, storing and communication of information. Computerised communication services like the Internet are the latest in a series of ICT innovations revolutionising the world.

As well as providing access to computer technology, South Ayrshire CyberCentres also provide a range of training materials that allow customers to learn ICT skills at a pace that suits them and at a time that is convenient for them.

What ICT Skills training materials does the CyberCentre hold?

There are a range of resources available to help you learn new ICT skills including book based material, CD ROM's and disk based packages. They cover a range of software applications and include :

Do I have to pay to use them?

No, these resources are free and are open to everyone regardless of computer experience. You can use them in the CyberCentre where there are trained staff available to help you.

Who uses these materials?

People looking to update and improve their skills
People planning to return to work
Retired people who want to learn new skills
People who want to develop their creative skills

CyberCentre staff will advise you on the resources that will suit your individual learning needs. You can work through these at a time and pace that suits you.