Essential Digital Skills - Entry Level 3

About this course

The Essential Digital Skills Qualifications have been designed to meet the content, conditions and requirements set out by the Department for Education (DfE) and Ofqall the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation that regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England. The qualifications aim to give individuals the basic IT literacy needed to thrive in modern life. 

Location: Ashford and Weybridge Campus

What will the course involve?

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

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

The qualification are apprpriate for adults aged 19+

What qualifications will I need?

Suitable for adults aged 19+ who are looking to gain basic IT literacy.

How much will the course cost?

Additional Costs

This course is FREE, however learners will undertake an initial assessment. If the assessment shows that you are eligible for the course, then it is fully funded. If you learners are assessed as too advanced for this course, then the adult  Computing courses may be suitable. 

Next Steps

Completion on the Essential Digital Skills Qualification will allow you to progress onto an UPSkill Course, Traineeship or Apprenticeship.