Digital and IT

Digital (Essential Skills Stage 1)

When does this start and end?

15 June 2023 - 30 June 2023

What are the entry requirements?

No formal qualifications are required to study this course. A willingness to learn is essential. There is a short initial assessment to complete to show what level you are working at.

How much does this cost?

FREE*

* This course is fully funded for eligible students.

If you are not eligible, the cost of the course is £150.00. If you choose to stay residentially, and you are not eligible via the residential funding assessment, there will be an additional fee to pay. The vast majority of students are eligible to study and stay residentially for free and we will confirm when you apply.

Entry

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Course description

This course is for adults who want to develop their understanding of, and gain the skills commonly used in the digital world.

The qualification gives you the opportunity to develop an appropriate level of digital skills, to use digital devices and the internet, and to apply this knowledge and these skills in common situations. By improving your digital skills, you could unlock new job opportunities, as well as boost your confidence in using digital devices.

The five essential areas you will study are:

communicating online
handling information securely
online transacting
creating and editing digital documents
staying safe and legal online

On completion of this course you will achieve an:

Entry Level 3 Essential Digital Skills Qualification.

If you are interested in developing your IT skills you can access this course as part of an 11 week programme to give you all the basic skills you will need.

What can this course lead to?

This course will support you to progress onto further short courses with us. Our Student Support Services team will work with you to design a personalised learning journey based on your needs and aspirations.

Course session dates

Session dates for 7 November 2022 – 29 November 2022

Monday 07 Nov 2022 to Tuesday 08 Nov 2022
Monday 14 Nov 2022 to Tuesday 15 Nov 2022
Monday 21 Nov 2022 to Tuesday 22 Nov 2022
Monday 28 Nov 2022 to Tuesday 29 Nov 2022

Useful information

There is a short initial assessment to complete to show what level you are working at.

Entry

Found out about Progression

Digital and IT skills are needed in work and education more than ever!

This subject area is constantly evolving to meet the needs of the world around us. We have courses that introduce you to the Digital world as well as higher level courses to further develop your knowledge and skills.

Maria Bowie Curriculum Manager

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