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Essential Digital Skills - Preparation

Course code: P05022

Subject area: Computing & Digital Technologies

Study level: Part Time

Course level: U

Course details

Course time:

10:00 - 12:00

Days of week:

Monday

Course date:

5th Oct 2026 - 9th Nov 2026

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

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This course is designed to assess the preparedness of a learner to undertake the full qualification. Alongside your tutor you will decide on your path forward after fully assessing your present skillset.
It is estimated that one in five adults lack basic digital skills. This course is designed to assess the preparedness of learners to undertake the full Essential Digital Skills qualification. 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.

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.

The college uses windows-based systems not apple-based systems. This does not preclude you from using your apple product however please be aware that there can be slight differences in how you approach certain applications that are primarily written by Microsoft for windows.

Please note there are no classes during half term.

What next?
Essential Digital Skills - Qualification
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.

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.

Co-Funded Fee (19+)

£99.80

Reduced Fee (19+)

£49.90

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