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Digital Functional Skills Entry 3 or Level 1

  • 1

    Level
    Level 1

  • Duration
    5 months

  • Start Date
    February 2026

  • Venue
    City College Norwich campus

  • Course Code
    B5961

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 students develop their 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 and 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

You will be required to take an initial assessment to assess your prior knowledge in digital skills. You 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 and IT Skills courses.

How You Will Be Assessed

Assessment is an online exam at the end of the course, which will be taken at the college.

Course Progression

You may go on to higher levels in Functional Skills, or other higher level Digital and 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.