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Digital Functional Skills level 1 (City & Guilds)

Sharpen your digital abilities for work, personal tasks or everyday life with this recognised qualification.

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Suitable for learners wishing to boost their digital confidence for work and life.

This is not suitable for learners who already hold a level 1 digital skills qualification.

This is a recognised qualification trusted by employers across different sectors. The course content is aligned with the Department of Education subject content.

You'll learn how to:

  • use devices and handle information
  • create and edit documents
  • communicate electronically
  • use online services and conduct online transactions
  • be safe and responsible online
  • protect devices, data and personal information from online risks and threats

On completion, you'll be able to progress to further study or employment, especially in roles requiring basic digital literacy. 

How the course is taught

The course is taught using modelling and demonstrations which include real-world digital tasks to promote readiness for the workplace.

There will be an examination at the end of the course which is delivered onscreen. The exam will be externally set and marked.

What to bring

We supply laptops, but you can use your own laptop if you prefer.

You may want to bring a notepad.