Course Overview

Have you ever felt daunted by a lengthy form? Confused? Or maybe even frustrated because of the sheer amount of information you need to have on hand? If you have, Get Informed is the course for you. This bitesize online course will guide you through the different types of forms that you’ll face in day to day life, whilst giving you tips and advice on how to fill them in correctly.

Who is this course for?

Get Informed is suitable for anyone who wants to feel more confident when filling in forms and presenting their personal information and details.

What will you get from this course?

Whether you’re filling out your medical history for a new GP surgery or you’re applying for your dream job, Get Informed will give you the confidence to fill in any application form. You’ll understand what a standard type of form looks like after viewing a range of real-life examples and you’ll know to avoid the common application form mistakes. You will also be informed about the personal information you need for each type of form and how to organise this to give you the best chance of success. However, Get Informed will also equip you with a range of skills, such as problem solving and organisation, which shall assist you throughout life, not just with applications.

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

• Identify situations where you’ll need to give out personal information
• Understand the types of personal information required
• Organise your personal information appropriately
• Fill in various types of form with confidence (job applications, passport documentation etc.)
• Understand the consequences of filling in a form incorrectly
• Recognise and avoid the common mistakes made on application forms

Course features

• Expert tips and advice
• Glossary of useful terms
• Stats section where you can track your progress
• Case studies and real-life examples that bring the material to life
• Questions throughout to test your understanding