What ICT skills do I need?

Suggested time: 5 minutes

ICT stands for information and communication technology, and you will need some ICT skills in order to be a successful Open University student.

You will use a computer in your OU study to help you

communicate with you tutor and other students
access the information and support you need for your study
sort out administrative issues with us, such as contact details, fees or financial support.

If you are happy moving around this site, then you probably have the ICT skills needed for an Openings module.

However, if someone is helping you, then use the checklist to find out which areas you may need more practice in before you begin your studies with us.

ICT skills checklist

I can do the following without help:

Start up and shut down a computer

Yes No

Use a mouse or keyboard to move around a computer screen

Yes No

Use the internet to find and navigate around websites

Yes No

Use email to read and send messages

Yes No

Home
- Saving my progress
- Are my reading and writing skills good enough?
- What ICT skills do I need?
  - Results
- Do I have enough time for study?
- What support is there for my disability?
- Final checklist