Many adults can study this course for free. Check the 'Can I study for free?' section below to see if you're eligible.
Are you eager to enhance your digital and IT skills for personal or professional growth? Our Level Certificate in Digital and IT Skills is designed to provide you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to navigate the digital world confidently. This course is perfect for people who want to improve their IT proficiency and prepare for career opportunities in the tech industry.
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Course Details
Throughout this course, you will explore a variety of digital and IT skills through both theoretical and practical learning. Key areas of study include:
- IT User Fundamentals: Learn the basics of using computers and digital devices effectively.
- Word Processing: Develop skills in creating, editing, and formatting documents using word processing software.
- Spreadsheets: Gain proficiency in using spreadsheet software to organize, analyse, and present data.
- Presentations: Learn how to create engaging presentations using presentation software.
Internet and Email: Understand how to use the internet and email safely and effectively for communication and research. - Digital Communication: Explore various digital communication tools and platforms.
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Entry Guidelines
You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course.
Applicants may be considered on their individual skills and experience.
You do not need formal qualifications for this course. However, you must be able to read and write clearly, interpret tasks, be willing to work independently, produce answers in a legible and understandable form and organise information clearly and coherently.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
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Assessment Methods
Your progress will be assessed through a combination of practical tasks, written assignments, and online tests. You will compile a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your competence.
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Can I study for free?
You can study this course for free if you:
- Live in the Liverpool City Region (Wirral, Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens or Halton), and
- Are unemployed or earn under £25,750 a year
If you live outside the Liverpool City Region, or you're not sure if you're eligible, get in touch - we'll help you explore your options.
0151 551 7777
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George Rickarby-Bell
Digital and Computing Technologies Student
Before coming to college, my social skills weren’t the best, but college has given me an environment where I have grown in confidence. The support that college provides is unlike anything I’ve ever received before. I want to do web design in the future – find an apprenticeship and then build a career out of it.