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Free Level 1 Computer Course Online – Burton and South Derbyshire College

CostFREE
Duration6 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Computer Course. Study online. This free computer course runs over 6 weeks and fits around your existing commitments. You study at your own pace, from home, with no fixed timetable. The course covers how to use devices, creating and editing digital content, and staying safe and responsible online. It also encourages you to reflect on and develop your own digital skills. Note: the provider states this course does not include an awarding body certificate on completion. Essential Digital Skills Level 1.

Who this course is for

This course will teach you the basics in digital skills, such as how to use devices, creating, editing and being safe and responsible online. It will encourage you to stretch and challenge with online activities and to evaluate your own skills. This course has no awarding body or certification.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to use digital devices confidently.
  • You'll practise creating and editing digital content.
  • You'll understand how to stay safe online.
  • You'll explore how to behave responsibly in digital environments.
  • You'll evaluate your own digital skills and identify areas to improve.
  • You'll complete online activities that stretch and challenge your current abilities.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, on demand, at times that suit you. The course is self-paced within the 6-week timeframe. Activities are completed online and may be automatically marked. The provider states there is no awarding body certification attached to this course. You may receive a certificate of achievement from the college on completion, but this is not an Ofqual-regulated qualification certificate.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a device with an internet connection to study online. Burton and South Derbyshire College will confirm anything else you need after you enrol.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Data entry clerk: accurate digital input in office environments.
  • Customer service advisor: uses digital tools and online systems daily.
  • Receptionist: handles email, booking systems, and digital records.
  • Retail assistant: many roles now require basic digital till and stock systems.
  • Care assistant: digital record-keeping is increasingly common in care settings.
  • Administrator: core computer skills needed across most admin roles.

What you could study next

Once you've completed this course, a natural next step is a free computer course at Level 2, such as a Level 2 Essential Digital Skills Qualification, which covers more advanced digital tasks. From there, you could look at job-specific computer qualifications, such as a Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ), which many employers recognise for office and admin roles. If you're aiming for a specific career, a vocational qualification in that area will often build on the digital skills you've gained here.

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