Computing - Essential Digital Skills

Digital Skills are more important than ever and understanding digital technology and communication is vital to stay connected in work and life.

It is estimated that 11.3 million people in the UK lack basic digital skills and 8% of adults in the UK have no basic digital skills at all.

Our course is designed to give you the confidence to complete computer related tasks used in everyday situations, but also develop basic skills to help you in any professional role.

Learn how to:

• Use digital skills to handle information, including how to create, find and organise files.

• Create and edit digital content using different applications to enter, edit, format, enhance and save work.

• Use digital skills to communicate through email and other forms of online communication suitable for different purposes.

• Work online and use digital devices safely and responsibly including the storing of personal and sensitive data and being able to identify risks and threats.

• Identify and solve common technical problems whilst being able to identify sources of help when needed.

You will create a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course. You will complete short, practical and written tasks that will be assessed by your tutor.

These qualifications have no formal entry requirements but are aimed at a range of learners, who:

Have no or limited experience of using digital devices

Require skills to:

Apply for government funding

Manage finances

Progress in work or further study

Communicate with family, friends, colleagues and peers who are at a distance

ID to be provided prior to course.

The courses are available at two levels and the most suitable programme for you will be discussed with our adult learning team. Progression may be to the next level of qualification, onto higher-level IT qualifications or a number of other college programmes.