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Free Level 1 Creative Industries Course Online

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, with no need to travel to a centre.

The course is fully funded at no cost to you. You'll explore games development, digital photography, website design, and programming. Units also cover teamworking, digital workplace skills, and how the creative industries are structured. The course typically takes around 20 days to complete.

You'll finish with a Level 1 Diploma 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 games development.
  • You'll practise digital photography and photo editing techniques.
  • You'll build, test, and refine your own website.
  • You'll explore essential programming techniques.
  • You'll develop digital skills used in everyday workplaces.
  • You'll gain knowledge of the different sectors within the creative industries.
  • You'll practise teamworking and interpersonal skills.

How you will learn

You'll study in a virtual classroom from home. Learning is delivered online, so you can work through the course using a PC or laptop. Units cover practical tasks in areas such as web design, photography, and programming. You'll be assessed through coursework and unit activities completed during the course.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a PC or laptop with a stable internet connection. A good standard of maths and English is also required. Back to Work Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Junior web designer, builds and maintains websites for clients.
  • Digital content creator, produces photos, graphics, and online media.
  • Games tester, checks games for bugs and usability issues.
  • Social media assistant, manages posts and digital content for businesses.
  • IT support assistant, helps colleagues with everyday digital tasks.
  • Digital marketing assistant, supports online campaigns and content.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production, a natural next step if you want to go deeper into media and content creation.
  • Level 2 IT qualification, builds on the digital skills you've gained and opens more technical roles.
  • Level 2 Web Design or Digital Marketing course, useful if you enjoyed the website and digital units on this qualification.
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