Level 1
Employer!Adult!Short Course
Community Learning!Digital Development and Computing
Essential Digital Skills for Work Level 1
This low-level course is suited to people with little to no experience with computers, who wish to learn the digital fundamentals for work.
- Attendance - Part-time
- Duration - 15 weeks
- Start Date - TBC
- Where - Huddersfield Centre, Pioneer Higher Skills Centre
COURSE
OVERVIEW
The Essential Digital Skills for Work qualification is suitable for all adults aged 19+ who have limited experience in using digital devices or the internet. Candidates should include job seekers, career changers, ex-forces personnel or any adult with a need to develop their digital skills in the workplace.
Gain industry standard qualifications certified by the British Computer Society on using computers and prepare yourself for the digital age of work. This course is a building block for anyone wishing to progress onto formal vendor qualifications such as Microsoft Office Specialist courses. Sessions will take place weekly on Thursdays.
Finance and Funding
This course is free if you do not already hold a Level 1 in Digital Skills or have been assessed at Level 1 or below.
Entry Requirements
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Assessment Methods
Classroom-based assessments.
Course Progression
You can progress to formal vendor qualifications (e.g. Microsoft Office Specialist Courses).
Career Progression
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WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO
Wide range of jobs in this industry
Excellent choice of employers in this industry
Qualifications & levels explained
There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.
Find the perfect career
We can help you find that perfect career even if you’re not sure what it is yet! At Kirklees College, our mission is to make you as successful as you can be, from finding the right career to gaining the right skills.