Entry and Level 1 Functional Digital Skills

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Key Facts

Level: 1
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 10 Weeks
Course Code: DPF0011

Code: DPF0011

The course is designed to enable adults to develop their digital knowledge and skills to use in their personal lives and to support career development. Many jobs of today require digital skills and digital skills also play a key role supporting the workforce.

Functional Skills Entry 3 and Level 1 will be delivered on the following days to meet your commitments.

Features & Benefits

The Digital Functional Skills Qualifications provide a foundation for progression to employment and further technical education.

Learners will develop skills using Microsoft and other IT applications, preparing them for employment.

Course Content

This programme has daytime or evening class options that you can attend around your eisting commitments.

Evening courses: Tuesday to Thursday at Loughborough College (8 weeks)
Day course: Thursday at the Enterprise Hub Loughborough (10 weeks)

The course includes the following but is not limited to:

  • Using Devices and Handling Information: Learn how to navigate your devices like a pro, from organising files to finding the information you need in seconds.
  • Creating and Editing: Discover powerful tools to create and edit documents, images, and more—whether it’s for work, study, or personal projects.
  • Communicating: Master the art of online communication, from emails and messaging to video calls, and make every conversation count.
  • Transacting: Get comfortable with online shopping, banking, and transactions—safely and securely.
  • Being Safe and Responsible Online: Protect your data, privacy, and personal information with tips on cybersecurity and responsible online behaviour

Entry Requirements

  • Basic IT Skills
  • Candidates must be 19+ years of age at the start of the course

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