Entry and Level 1 Functional Digital Skills
Key Facts
Awarding Body: Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)
Level: 1
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 4-8 weeks
Course Code: DPF0011
Location: Loughborough College
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.
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.
This programme delivers the same total learning hours but gives you the
flexibility to complete them over either four or eight weeks,
depending on how much time you can commit.
Four
weeks: In college – Monday 9.30am - 4.00pm, online Tuesday 9.30am -
4.00pm, online Friday 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Eight weeks: In college – Monday 9.30am - 4.00pm
Courses run throughout the year. Please contact the College for the next
start date.
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
- Basic IT Skills
- Candidates must be 19+ years of age at the start of the
course
Why Loughborough College Group?
94%
of learners said the College campus provides a safe environment
90%
of learners said staff valued students views and opinions about their study programme
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