Essential Digital Skills

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Are you ready to embrace the digital world? Discover a whole new world of possibilities and unlock your true potential with our Essential Digital Skills course! Whether you're a complete beginner, feel left behind by technology, or simply want to enhance your employment prospects, this course is for you.

  • Description

    In today's fast-paced world, digital skills are no longer optional - they are essential for success. Don't let technology leave you behind. Employers today are actively seeking candidates with solid digital skills, while banks, supermarkets and even NHS services require a basic level of technical skill to access.

    The Essential Digital Skills framework defines the digital skills adults need to safely benefit from, participate in and contribute to the digital world. Our course is designed to equip you with the skills you need to navigate the digital landscape confidently. From sending emails and using social media to creating documents and conducting online research.

    Topics include:

    • Using devices and handling information
    • Creating and editing
    • Communicating
    • Transacting
    • Being safe and responsible online

    The first 6 weeks of this course are an introduction to the subject and act as an assessment to the qualification course. Students who meet the requirements for the Essential Digital Skills (Entry 3) qualification will have the opportunity to continue their studies for an additional 12 weeks to work towards certification.

    Introduction: 19/09/2024 - 24/10/2024 Qualification: 14/11/2024 - 13/02/2025 Assessment: 27/02/2025 (provisional date)

    Our friendly and patient tutor will guide you through every step of the way, ensuring you feel comfortable and empowered as you embark on your digital learning journey.

  • Entry Requirements

    No formal qualifications are required for entry to these qualifications. For non-native speakers, English skills at or just below Entry 3 are required. An initial assessment will be carried out prior to the start of the qualification to identify your suitability, current digital skills capabilities and areas for development.

    You do not need to possess any existing technical skills to take part in this programme, however, a good understanding of English will help.

  • Qualification

    College certificate or NCFE Essential Digital Skills Qualification (Entry 3) dependent on length of study.

  • Progression

    The qualifications are intended to develop essential digital skills to enable you to have access to and actively engage in the digital world. Following successful achievement you may wish to further develop your understanding and skills and progress onto digital qualifications at a higher level.

  • Assessment

    Your tutor will keep an observation record and monitor certain skills and abilities demonstrated throughout the programme. The final assessment is provided via on an on-demand test through an online assessment platform.

  • Home Study

    The tutor may set small pieces of homework and/or revision based on what was covered in class. It is recommended that you have access to a computer at home in order to practice and complete homework tasks.

  • Work Placement

    Work placement is not required for this programme.

  • Fees and Additional Costs

    There are no additional costs linked to this course.

  • Programmes currently in progress

    Please be aware that this course has already started. Please call 01635 845000 to check if spaces are available

    Code Day Start End Times Fees*
    E3EDS/Q 242501 Thursday 14/11/2024 27/02/2025 18:30 - 20:30 £0

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* Terms and conditions apply. The fees stated on this website are for guidance purposes only and should be checked before enrolment. Unless otherwise stated, fees shown are for tuition only, over one academic year. Where a course is longer than one academic year, the fees stated are for the first year, and the cost of the second or subsequent years will be discussed at interview. For details of fee remission for students over 19 click here. If you think you may be entitled to a concession or fee remission, or you would like more information on the additional costs associated with your chosen course, please contact us on 01635 845000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Fee information

16 - 18 year olds

In most cases, students aged 16-18 on a full-time study programme (including T Levels) will not be required to pay fees, and the College will fund most course-specific equipment and materials. This excludes stationary, non-curriculum trips and a £15 College Subscription.

19 years and over

Students aged 19 years and over may be required to pay fees. Our Fees, Funding and Financial Support page has details on financial support, fee remissions and loans. Please note that some courses may have additional registration, examination and/or materials fees. Where we have been unable to provide these additional costs in this information, they will be discussed with you before enrolment.

Funded programmes

Where course fees are fully funded (for example Maths, English and Essential Digital Skills), the course is free of charge to students, subject to eligibility.

Skills Bootcamps

Skills Bootcamps are fully funded and free of charge to learners. Employers who want to use Skills Bootcamps to train their existing employees contribute to the cost of training. See the Fees and Additional Costs for more information.

Fee information

Skills Bootcamps

Skills Bootcamps are fully funded and free of charge to learners. Employers who want to use Skills Bootcamps to train their existing employees contribute to the cost of training. See the Fees and Additional Costs for more information.