Free Entry Level Essential Digital Skills course in Halesowen. Classes run at Halesowen College, full-time during the day. This essential digital skills course runs for 36 weeks and covers the everyday digital tasks that employers and further study expect. You'll build confidence using devices, the internet, email, and common software. An initial assessment will confirm the right level for you and help plan your learning.
Who this course is for
For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk
Entry requirements
For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll use digital devices safely and with confidence.
You'll send and receive emails and manage a basic inbox.
You'll search for information online and judge whether it's reliable.
You'll create and save simple documents and files.
You'll stay safe online, including protecting personal information.
You'll use everyday apps and software for tasks at home and work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Halesowen College, with hands-on practice on digital devices. Assessment is task-based: you'll complete practical activities that show you can use digital tools in real situations. There are no written exams. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final test.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Halesowen College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: uses digital tools for emails, documents, and data entry.
Customer service assistant: handles online queries and digital systems.
Receptionist: manages digital bookings, emails, and records.
Retail assistant: uses digital tills, stock systems, and online tools.
Care assistant: records client information using digital care systems.
Warehouse operative: uses digital scanners and stock management software.
Library assistant: supports the public with digital services and searches.
What you could study next
Level 1 Essential Digital Skills (Gateway Qualifications): the next step up, covering more complex digital tasks and preparing you for Level 2.
Functional Skills English or Maths (Level 1 or 2): often studied alongside digital skills to strengthen your overall employability.
Level 2 Essential Digital Skills: the level many employers look for when digital competence is part of the job role.
