Free Digital Skills for Work Entry Level 3 Course in Derby. Classes run at DBC Training Derby, full-time during the day. This free digital skills for work course is open to adults aged 19 or over who are unemployed and not in full-time education. You must be a British or EU citizen, or have lived in the UK for three years or more. The course runs for 30 hours in total. You'll learn the core digital skills that employers now expect, covering everyday tasks like using devices, communicating online, and handling information safely.
Who this course is for
In today's digital age, proficiency in digital skills is increasingly essential for success in the workplace. With over 75% of job openings currently requiring digital skills and a projected increase to over 90% in the near future, there is a pressing need for individuals to develop their digital confidence and abilities. Our Essential Digital Skills for Work (Entry 3) qualification has been specifically designed to address this skills gap, empowering adults to acquire the necessary digital competencies to thrive in the modern workplace.
Entry requirements
19+
Unemployed and not in full-time education
A British/EU citizen or have lived in the UK for 3 years or more
What you will learn
You'll use digital devices and software with confidence in a work setting.
You'll communicate online using email and other digital tools.
You'll find, manage and store information safely and securely.
You'll handle data and files in ways that meet workplace expectations.
You'll stay safe online and understand basic digital security practices.
You'll complete everyday digital tasks that come up in most jobs.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at DBC Training Derby, with a tutor guiding you through practical digital tasks. Learning is hands-on, working directly with devices and software. Assessment is based on completing set tasks that show you can use digital skills in a work context. There are no written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. DBC Training Derby will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator. Use digital tools to manage files and communications.
Receptionist. Handle emails, bookings and digital records daily.
Retail assistant. Use digital tills, stock systems and online tools.
Warehouse operative. Many roles now use digital tracking systems.
Customer service advisor. Communicate with customers via digital channels.
Care assistant. Record keeping and communications are increasingly digital.
Data entry clerk. Input and manage information using office software.
What you could study next
Once you complete this entry level digital skills for work qualification, you could move on to:
Essential Digital Skills for Work (Level 1) - builds on what you've learned here with more complex digital tasks.
Functional Skills English or Maths (Entry Level 3 or Level 1) - useful alongside digital skills for many jobs.
Level 1 or Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector, where digital skills are now a standard requirement.
