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Digital and IT Skills - Level 2

Course code: P05060

Subject area: Computing & Digital Technologies

Study level: Part Time

Course level:

Course details

Course time:

19:00 - 21:00

Days of week:

Monday

Course date:

21st Sept 2026 - 14th Jun 2027

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

Strengthen your digital confidence with this practical course designed for everyday life, the workplace, or further study. Building on Level 1, you'll broaden your understanding of essential tools and techniques through realistic, work-based tasks. Assessment is through a self-generated portfolio and topic-based assignments.
The content of the qualifications is based on the National standards for essential digital skills April 2019. This qualification will enable learners to develop the digital skills they need for life, work, or further study as set out in the National standards for essential digital skills.

The course focuses on developing skills for life and introducing learners to skills for work and covers 5 skills areas:

1. Using devices and handling information 2. Creating and editing 3. Communicating 4. Transacting 5. Being safe and responsible online

There will be no classes during half-terms or May bank holiday Monday. Christmas break is 21/12/2026, 28/12/2026 and 04/01/2027. Easter break is 29/03/2027 and 05/04/2027.Free parking.Vending machines are available but it is advisable to bring your own refreshments if required.

What next?
Level 2 Diploma or Level 3 Certificate or Non Accredited Professional Courses eg Excel Introduction
Entry criteria
You will be invited to a short interview with the course leader. You will also be required to undertake an English Skills assessment as well as an initial assessment of your current digital skills to ensure you are applying to the correct level.

Please note - you should be 19 years old or over at 31st August 2026 prior to starting the course.

Fee information
This course is free to those who meet the eligibility criteria.

Full Cost (19+)

£1,008.00

Co-Funded Fee (19+)

£720.00

Reduced Fee (19+)

£0.00

Qualifications received
Level 2 Certificate in Digital and IT Skills