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Level 1 Certificate in Digital Skills

Build essential digital literacy skills for personal and professional success. Perfect for beginners wanting to develop confidence using technology, communicating online, and creating documents in today's digital world.

💻 Level 1 Certificate
✅ NCFE Certified
📱 No Experience Required

Essential Digital Skills for Everyone

This foundational qualification is designed to help you demonstrate understanding of and competency in digital literacy skills. Whether you're new to technology or want to build confidence with digital tools, this course provides the essential skills needed for work roles where digital literacy is required.

You'll learn to apply digital skills in both personal and business situations, understand how to stay safe online, find and use information effectively, communicate professionally using technology, and create professional documents. The course is perfect for those who want to improve their digital confidence and open up new employment opportunities.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for anyone aged 16 and above who wants to develop essential digital skills. Perfect for complete beginners to technology, those returning to work after a break, career changers needing digital skills, older learners wanting to stay connected, and anyone who feels less confident with technology. No previous qualifications are required, making this an accessible starting point for digital learning.

Comprehensive Skills Development

The certificate consists of four core units plus your choice of one specialist unit, giving you both essential skills and the ability to focus on your particular interests or career goals.

Find and Use Information

Learn to search effectively online, evaluate information sources, and use search engines and websites to find reliable information for personal and work purposes.

Safety and Security Online

Understand how to protect yourself and your data when using digital devices, recognise online threats, and maintain privacy and security in the digital world.

Communicating and Collaborating

Develop skills in professional online communication, using email effectively, participating in online discussions, and collaborating with others using digital tools.

Word Processing Skills

Master essential word processing skills to create professional documents, format text effectively, and produce materials suitable for work environments.

Choose Your Specialist Area

Select either "Using a Computer" for fundamental computing skills, or "Digital Career Development" to focus on using technology for career progression.

Building Your Digital Future

This qualification provides the essential foundation for progressing to more advanced digital qualifications and opens doors to employment opportunities where digital skills are valued and required.

Employment Opportunities

Digital skills are essential in most modern workplaces. This qualification helps you access:

Administrative and Office Roles
Customer Service Positions
Retail and Hospitality Jobs
Care and Support Worker Roles
Volunteer and Community Positions
Self-Employment Opportunities

Further Learning Pathways

Progress to more advanced digital qualifications and specialise in specific areas:

Level 2 Certificate in Digital Skills for Work
Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ)
Level 2 Digital Promotion for Business
Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications
Functional Skills ICT Level 2

Practical Assessment & Support

Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates your practical competency and understanding. This hands-on approach means you'll be assessed on real tasks that you'll use in everyday life and work situations, ensuring the skills you learn are immediately useful and relevant.

Flexible Learning Approach

Our supportive learning environment is designed specifically for adult learners who may be new to formal education or returning after a break. You'll receive patient, step-by-step guidance from expert tutors who understand that everyone learns at their own pace, especially when it comes to technology.

Classes are available during the day, evenings, and weekends to fit around your other commitments. We provide all necessary equipment during lessons, and our dedicated IT support ensures you always have help when you need it. Small class sizes mean plenty of individual attention and support.