Course description
Essential Digital Skills Level 1
This course provides learners with increased levels of basic IT skills to develop further knowledge, skills and promote safe internet behaviours. You will use a variety of Microsoft applications to create, edit and save different types of files e.g. documents, spreadsheet and slideshows. Improve competence and confidence when carrying out online searches, using online shopping sites and internet banking.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for people with very basic computer knowledge or those who have completed a basic IT course such as Essential Digital Skills E3 & Digital & Computers Skills Improvers. You will further enhance your digital and computer skills, confidence and gain a qualification.
Do I Need Any Prior Knowledge, Skills Or Qualifications?
A basic knowledge of IT and how to use a keyboard and mouse is required. A basic level of English is needed as this will help you to read and understand the instructions given.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Will I Gain Any Qualifications?
Yes - Essential Digital Skills L1 will be available as qualifications for Entry Level 3, for people who are have some knowledge of using online technology.
Training Course Content
The course standards are as follows -
- Handling Information and Content locate and manage information on three different devices, use software applications e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Communicating send emails to multiple recipients, demonstrate how use and participate in video calls
- Transacting be confident completing and submitting online forms and be able to buy items or a service online
- Problem Solving solving simple problems related to digital accounts
- Being safe and responsible online identify online risks and threats and use simple methods to protect data. Manage Wi Fi and Privacy setting on own devices
Course delivery details
This course consists of 60 guided learning hours at 2-3 hours per week.
Continuing Studies
What could this course lead to?
You could choose to progress onto the Level 2 ITQ Certificate in IT User Skills or you may choose to do one of our Business Administration or Accounting qualifications. It could help you to gain employment in an IT office environment or you could use your skills to help set up your own business. At the end of the course, your tutor will check your skills to see what you are ready to do next.
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