Free Level 1 Digital Skills in Birmingham. Evening classes run at South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus, so you can fit study around your week. You'll start with an assessment to confirm the right level for you. The course covers IT and digital skills alongside English and employability skills, and runs over one year part-time. A level 1 digital skills course like this is a practical step toward using technology confidently at work or in everyday life. Level 1 Certificate in Digital Skills with certificate.
Who this course is for
At many of our campuses across Birmingham, we have ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses for adults, catered to individual needs and levels that work for you; from Pre-Entry to Level 1 and part-time courses during the day, evening and at the weekends. Our ESOL courses will help to support and develop confidence with English, supported by highly experienced ESOL tutors. As part of the programme you will also be working on improving your maths together with developing IT and employability skills. Classes are designed to support you with English in everyday life and preparing you for work, progression onto further study and employment.
Entry requirements
Depending on your prior qualification will depend on your level of course you are enrolled onto. You should be working towards level 1 but also take an English assessment to find out what your current level of English is in reading, writing, speaking and listening. This will help and your tutor to identify areas that you need to develop and
What you will learn
You'll develop practical IT skills for work and everyday tasks.
You'll use common digital tools and software with greater confidence.
You'll improve your ability to communicate and find information online.
You'll build employability skills linked to the digital workplace.
You'll practise reading, writing, and communicating in English in digital contexts.
You'll develop numeracy skills alongside your digital learning.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom-based and part-time, running in the evenings at Bordesley Green Campus. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions and practical tasks. An initial English assessment helps identify your current level and shapes your learning plan. Your tutor will work with you to develop the areas you need most.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Data entry clerk: accurate digital input in office environments.
Receptionist: uses email, booking systems, and word processing daily.
Customer service advisor: handles digital queries and online systems.
Warehouse administrator: stock and order management via digital tools.
Retail assistant: processes transactions and uses stock software.
Care worker: records client information on digital care systems.
What you could study next
Level 2 Digital Skills Certificate: builds on Level 1 and deepens your practical IT ability for work.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: strengthens your written and spoken English alongside your digital learning.
Level 2 vocational qualification in your chosen sector: many courses in business, health, or retail require basic digital and English skills at this level.
