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Free Level 1 Creative Industries Course Online – Back to Work Training

CostFREE
Duration20 days
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Creative Industries Course. Study online at your own pace, from home.

The course is fully funded at no cost to you. You'll explore games development, digital photography, website design, and programming. Units also cover the different sectors within the creative industries. The course takes around 20 days to complete.

You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Certificate in Skills for Creative Industries.

Who this course is for

This course is designed to introduce you to the various pathways to enter the creative industries for the first time, with units on games development, website design, digital photography and programming.

Entry requirements

Aged 19+

UK / EU resident for 3+ years

Eligible to work in the UK

Good standard of Maths and English

Access to a PC / Laptop with a stable internet connection

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the basics of digital photography and photo editing.
  • You'll explore essential programming techniques.
  • You'll develop skills in games development.
  • You'll learn how to build, test, and refine your own website.
  • You'll gain an understanding of the different sectors within the creative industries.
  • You'll develop teamworking and interpersonal skills used in the workplace.
  • You'll build the digital skills employers look for in entry-level roles.

How you will learn

You study in a virtual classroom from home. Units cover practical digital topics including web design, photography, and programming. You work through the course online, completing each unit in turn. You'll need a PC or laptop with a stable internet connection to take part.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a PC or laptop with a stable internet connection. Back to Work Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Junior web designer, builds and updates websites for businesses.
  • Digital photographer, creates images for media, marketing, or events.
  • Games tester, checks games for bugs and usability issues.
  • Social media assistant, manages content and images for brands.
  • Digital marketing assistant, supports online campaigns and content creation.
  • IT support assistant, helps users with everyday digital tasks.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production, a natural next step for those wanting to go deeper into media and digital skills.
  • Level 2 IT qualification, useful if you want to move into a more technical digital role.
  • Level 2 Digital Marketing qualification, for those interested in the commercial side of the creative industries.
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