Basic Computer Skills Level 1 is the first of the two levels of Accessible Education and Training Computer Skills. Computers are an important part of education, work and personal life. This course is designed to give students a strong foundation in basic computer skills through guided activities about basic computer knowledge, keyboarding, word processing, electronic communication and internet safety.
Prerequisites
Department approval required.
Course type
This is a standalone course that can be taken individually without enrolling in a VCC program.
International students: Contact
[email protected]
to confirm whether this course is available to international students.
- Basic computer skills
- Internet safety and browsers
- Accessing VCC account and email
- Basic Word documents
- Touch typing
Students may request formal recognition of prior learning attained through informal education, work, or other life experience, including Indigenous ways of knowing. Credits may be granted to students who are able to sufficiently demonstrate the learning outcomes of CCED 0605. Methods for assessing prior learning may include demonstration or portfolio assignment. If PLAR is successful, transcripts will reflect and ‘S’ grade (satisfactorily completed), which is not included in grade point average (GPA) calculations. Please contact the Department for details.
Apply for this course on EducationPlanner BC (follow the step-by-step instructions on creating an account):
- Go to the ‘Apply’ tab
- Under ‘Program Selection’ choose the following options:
- Preparatory, Career Access, Upgrading or English as an Additional Language
- All Levels
- Career Awareness, Food Service Careers, Retail and Hospitality, or Community and Career Education (for part-time courses – Reading & Writing, Basic Computer Skills, and Managing Your Money).
You will be asked to pick your courses in the additional information selection section. - Fall 2026
For help with the application process or other question contact the Employment Access and Skills Development department at 604.871.7031 or by email [email protected].
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.