Digital Skills for Beginners

Programme overview

Digital Skills for Beginners aims to equip learners with the skills they need for the digital world.

We offer taught programmes with regular start dates throughout the year; enrolment on the appropriate programme will be agreed at initial assessment stage.

Our programmes run at different times throughout the week.

Programme content

The content of the qualifications is based on the National Standards and covers 5 areas:

1. Using devices and handling information
2. Creating and editing
3. Communicating
4. Transacting
5. Being safe and responsible online

Who this course is for

The courses are for anyone who needs to get started with digital skills, or someone who wants to upskill, but they aren't qualification ready.

You might wish to improve your skills for a variety of reasons:

• for employment purposes
• to gain access to further or higher education
• to develop skills before starting a Digital Functional Skills exam course
• to build confidence
• to provide support to children/ grandchildren

Experience and knowledge needed

No specific experience required. A short initial assessment will be completed to help us assess your needs and choose a suitable course for you.

Materials and equipment

Access to a device and a Wi-Fi connection is recommended but is not essential. Please bring photographic ID to your initial assessment appointment.

Assessment

Assessment is an ongoing process which will focus on your individual learning goals. Personalised targets will be reviewed throughout the programme to support you in making progress.

Accreditation 

This course is not accredited. The beginners course offers a starting point.