Free Level 1 Essential Digital Skills course in Corby. Classes run at Corby Learning Centre, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over around 4 months, you'll build the digital skills that employers expect: using devices safely, communicating online, handling information, and completing everyday digital tasks. This free essential digital skills course for adults is a practical step toward feeling confident with technology at work or in daily life.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll use devices and software to complete everyday tasks.
You'll communicate safely and effectively online, including email and messaging.
You'll find, evaluate, and manage digital information and content.
You'll handle data and files, including saving, organising, and sharing documents.
You'll understand how to stay safe online and protect personal information.
You'll use digital tools relevant to work and everyday life.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Corby Learning Centre. Learning is hands-on, with practical tasks and activities that reflect real digital situations. Assessment is through portfolio-based evidence and practical tasks that demonstrate your skills. There are no written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Corby Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: digital skills are essential for office-based admin roles.
Customer service assistant: most roles now require basic digital competence.
Receptionist: booking systems, email, and online tools used daily.
Retail assistant: stock systems and digital tills increasingly standard.
Care assistant: digital record-keeping used in many care settings.
Warehouse operative: digital inventory and logistics systems widely used.
What you could study next
Level 2 Essential Digital Skills: the next step up, covering more complex digital tasks and recognised by more employers.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2: often studied alongside digital skills to strengthen your employability profile.
Sector-specific vocational qualifications: once you have digital foundations, many Level 2 courses in business, health, or customer service become more accessible.
