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Digital Skills for Life

Course code: P05009

Subject area: Computing & Digital Technologies

Study level: Part Time

Course level: E

Course details

Course time:

12:30 - 14:30

Days of week:

Friday

Course date:

7th Nov 2025 - 6th Feb 2026

Course location:

Witney Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

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This qualification aims to enable learners to develop the digital skills they need for life, work, or further study. At Entry Level 3, the focus is on developing digital skills for life and introducing learners to digital skills for work. At Level 1 the focus is primarily on digital skills for work with a secondary focus on digital skills for life.

It is estimated that one in five adults lack basic digital skills. 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

The course is assessed by an externally set, online exam.

What next?
Level 1 in Essential Digital Skills
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.
Fee information
This course is free to those who meet the eligibility criteria.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

19+ Fee:

£192.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

£96.00

Qualifications received
Entry Level 3 in Essential Digital Skills or Level 1 in Essential Digital Skills, depending on your initial assessment.

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