Free Level 1 Computer Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 45 hours, making it easy to fit around other commitments. You'll build the digital skills that employers and everyday life increasingly require. Topics cover the core areas of the Essential Digital Skills qualification, from using devices and handling information online to communicating digitally and staying safe on the internet.
Who this course is for
This Course is for people who want to study Essential Digital Skills
Entry requirements
Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
What you will learn
You'll use devices and handle files with confidence
You'll find, evaluate, and manage information online
You'll communicate with others using digital tools such as email and messaging
You'll create and edit digital documents and content
You'll stay safe and secure when using the internet and online services
You'll understand how to use digital tools in everyday and work situations
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at St Helens College. Assessment is practical and task-based, reflecting real digital activities. You'll complete set tasks that demonstrate your skills in each area of the qualification. There are no formal written exams. Your progress is assessed against the standards for each unit of the Essential Digital Skills qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Helens College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrative assistant - digital tasks are central to most admin roles
Customer service advisor - uses email, online systems, and digital records daily
Receptionist - booking systems and digital communication are core skills
Retail assistant - stock and sales systems are increasingly digital
Care worker - many providers use digital care planning and reporting tools
Warehouse operative - digital stock management and scanning systems are common
What you could study next
Essential Digital Skills Level 2 - builds on Level 1 and develops more advanced digital skills for work and study
Functional Skills English or Maths Level 1 or 2 - often taken alongside digital qualifications to strengthen job applications
Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ) - a broader qualification covering specific software and IT applications in more depth
