Start Date
- February 2026, Part Time, Day
What You Will Study
Digital Functional Skills is a part-time course for students over 19-years-old. We offer 18-week courses in both Entry Level 3 and Level 1 which are designed to help you develop your basic digital skills using real-life situations.
The course covers a range of units including: how to manage and store information, how to search the internet effectively, how to store files and folders, create and edit documents, word processing, communication skills, online forms and keeping safe and responsible online.
We have daytime and evening classes available which are three-hours long with additional online homework set each week. Courses start in September and February.
Entry Requirements
Students will be required to take an initial assessment to assess their prior knowledge in digital skills, students will then be placed on the appropriate course level - we offer this course at Entry Level 3 and at Level 1. Students who require a higher level will be directed towards our Level 2 Digital & IT Skills courses.
How You Will Be Assessed
Assessment is through an online exam at the end of the course, which will be taken at the college.
Course Progression
Students may go on to higher levels in Functional Skills, or other higher level Digital & IT qualifications.
Where Your Course Can Take You
Digital skills are becoming increasingly useful in a wide variety of career choices. The course is about developing essential digital skills to support you with life, study and employment. Some key industries that want you to have digital skills include: Administration, Marketing, Hospitality, Teaching Assistant, Retail and Sales, Media and Research.
Fees
This course is free to most applicants, depending upon eligibility. For more information, please contact the Advice Shop on 01603 773773 for fee information.
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