Digital Functional Skills (Functional Skills / Entry 3)
This course is for adults who want to develop your understanding of, and gain the skills commonly used in, the digital world. This qualification gives you the opportunity to develop an appropriate level of digital skill...
Course description
This course is for adults who want to develop your understanding of, and gain the skills commonly used in, the digital world.
This qualification gives you the opportunity to develop an appropriate level of digital skills, use digital devices and the internet, and apply this knowledge and these skills in common situations. By improving your digital skills, you could unlock new job opportunities and boost your confidence using digital devices.
On completion of this course, you will achieve an Entry Level 3 Functional 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 need.
Course contentThe five essential areas you will study are:
- Communicating online
- Handling information securely
- Online transacting
- Creating and editing digital documents
- Staying safe and legal online
What can this course lead to?
Course progression
Upon completion, you could progress onto a further short course with us. Our Student Support Services team will work with you to design a personalised learning journey based on your needs and aspirations.
Visit the National Careers Service website for more information about careers available in this sector.
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The course information on this page was last updated 04 August 2026.
