Do you want to learn more about IT? Our Essential Digital Skills courses are designed to give you the skills to:
Access online services, such as booking your GP appointment
Stay in touch with family and friends, via email or video calls
Shop and bank online
Use social media and keeping yourself safe online
Use IT at work
You will gain new skills and develop your confidence in using computers and navigate the digital world and online services
You will learn how to use different digital devices and how to handle information
Create and edit documents and inputting information on online forms and in software packages
Communicating using digital devices by sending, and receiving messages online
Carrying out online transactions and shopping online
Being safe and responsible online and keeping personal data secure
Your tutor will work with you to set your own individual learning goals that will support you to complete your course and help you progress onto the next steps that are right for you.
How will I attend this course?
How will I attend this course?
This course is delivered in person. You will need to attend all scheduled sessions and complete additional learning in your own time as directed by your tutor. To achieve the qualification, you will need to pass the assessment at the end of the course.
What equipment will I need?
What equipment will I need?
All equipment and resources will be provided in the lesson. However, access to a digital device at home to practice will be beneficial but not essential.
You will achieve an Entry Level 3 Digital Skills qualification that will enhance your CV and help you progress to further IT courses and qualifications.
What are the entry requirements?
What are the entry requirements?
You will need to complete the preceding Beginners IT course.
This is a first step IT qualification and is suitable for anyone with some experience of using digital devices and would like to build their skills and confidence using computers and other devices. A basic level of English is needed to engage with the lessons and complete the set assessments. Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete a brief initial assessment. This will help us understand your current starting point and allow us to tailor the course to meet your specific needs
Other recommended learning
Other recommended learning
Digital Functional Skills Entry 3
Using Microsoft
Tablet and Technology
Getting to Grips with Word
Report Writing and Using Microsoft Word
