Essential Digital Skills Qualification – Various Levels
The qualification provides essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life, learning and work
Course Summary

Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
This is an ICT course aimed at adults aged 19+.
The qualification provides essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life, learning and work. Successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents and troubleshoot basic problems on their device.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements. However, you will be required to complete a brief assessment to ensure that the course is suitable for you.
What will you learn?
This course consists of the following units:
- Using devices and handling information (including how to store information)
- Creating and editing
- Communicating online
- Transacting (buying) online activities
- Being responsible, safe and legal online
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered on-site.
What will you need to bring with you?
It would be advantageous to have your own electronic device for word processing e.g. a laptop or a PC and access to the Internet so that you can continue to develop your skills at home, but this is not essential.
There are no additional costs involved.
How will you be assessed?
You will be assessed continually through your development, taking part in summative assessment and completing an individual learning plan.
You will complete an online assessment at each level.
Where next?
What you do next is up to you:
- Use the skills you learn in work, further study or everyday life
- Use those skills in any future course of study that you may be considering
- Move up to a Level 2 programme (a fee may be charged)
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
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Course Information Last Updated On: October 12, 2021 2:22 pm